Switzerland has a long tradition of engineering and innovation and is home to many leading companies in the field of design and technology. At Gymnasium level, we therefore aim to equip students with essential skills for navigating today's rapidly evolving social, economical, and technological landscape. «Design Technology» merges creative thinking, problem-solving, and technical expertise to tackle real-world challenges.
Tandem IMS will continue to utilise a project-based and enquiry-based methodology that encourages both personal engagement and group work in both open spaces and dedicated labs. State-of-the-art technology and software will provide valuable hands-on learning experiences for our pupils. In fact, we are currently working with great design thinkers and leaders from companies like Google to shape the curriculum.
The «Design Technology» curriculum spans various disciplines, including interaction design, industrial design, product design, visual communication design, art and design history, architecture, design and system thinking, IT engineering, and more. By specialising in «Design Technology» students gain practical experience, preparing them for success in the modern design and technology realm.
And most importantly, overall, Tandem IMS will endeavour to combine humanitarian studies with design and technology. The two main areas of overlap are:
Human-Centred Design
We will encourage our students to emphasise the importance of human-centred design principles. Students learn to create inclusive and user-friendly products as well as solutions to real-world problems.
Sustainable Design Practices
We will encourage our students to understand the importance of sustainable design by considering the life cycle of products and their environmental impact in order to develop environmentally friendly and resource-efficient designs.
