EducationDesign & Make Skills
Build practical design and fabrication skills with measurable progression.
Design & Make Skills defines clear skill ladders spanning ideation, modeling, simulation, communication and production readiness.
Skill laddersEvidence-based progressionCross-module competenciesCareer-aligned outcomes
Core competency strands
Cover technical and human-centered dimensions of making.
- Spatial reasoning and geometric decomposition.
- System thinking for circuits, behavior and simulation.
- Communication, critique and iteration discipline.
Progress tracking
Measure development with practical artifacts.
- Link skills to project milestones and revision evidence.
- Capture improvements over challenge cycles.
- Make progression visible to learners, teachers and mentors.
Program outcomes
Support readiness for advanced study and real-world workflows.
- Transferable technical habits for CAD and engineering contexts.
- Portfolio assets with traceable process quality.
- Confidence in presenting decisions and handling critique.
Frequently asked questions
Are skill pathways only for schools?
No. Maker communities and teams can use them for structured upskilling too.
Can learners self-assess?
Yes. Skill descriptors and artifact checklists support guided self-review.