Cambridge IGCSE Design & Technology Student's Book (3rd Edition) (NYP Due March 2026)

Develop creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills with the Collins Cambridge IGCSE™ Design & Technology (3rd Edition) Student’s Book — the essential resource for mastering the updated 2028 syllabus.

Authored by Dawne Irving-Bell, Gary England, Sarah Finnigan, Matt McLain, Stewart Ross, and David Wooff, this fully updated edition delivers complete coverage of the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE™ (9–1) Design & Technology syllabuses (0445/0979). It employs an engaging, hands-on, active-learning approach that helps learners explore every stage of the design process — from research and analysis to creation, testing, and evaluation.

The book provides accessible explanations, graded practice exercises, and assessment opportunities that guide students through iterative design thinking. With its emphasis on sustainable, user-centred design and emerging technologies, it connects classroom learning with real-world design applications.

Inspiring Design in Action case studies bring theory to life, showcasing global examples of innovation, creativity, and practical problem-solving. The Student’s Book also includes practice questions, sample responses, and reflection activities that help students prepare effectively for assessment while deepening their understanding of the design process.

These resources are being developed towards endorsement for the Cambridge Pathway, ensuring that learners benefit from high-quality materials aligned with Cambridge International’s academic standards.

Key Features

• Covers the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE™ (9–1) Design & Technology syllabuses (0445/0979) for examination from 2028.

• Encourages hands-on, iterative learning through active engagement with design challenges.

• Includes graded exercises, assessment questions, and sample responses for exam preparation.

• Highlights sustainable and user-centred design principles throughout.

• Features Design in Action case studies showcasing real-world innovation.

• Helps students build skills in research, ideation, modelling, and evaluation.

• Written by a team of experienced design educators and exam experts.