Design Technology 3rd Edition

IB Design & Technology, Third Edition
Fully updated for the 2025 IB Design & Technology curriculum (first assessment 2027)

The third edition of IBID Press’s widely used IB Design & Technology textbook supports students and teachers across the entire IB Diploma Programme Design & Technology course, Core (SL) and Additional Higher Level (AHL). It has been rewritten to match the new IB syllabus introduced for first teaching in 2025, with first examinations in 2027.

What’s inside

• Complete coverage of the new IB DP Design & Technology syllabus, Core and AHL
• Content aligned with the latest IB specifications for first assessment in 2027
• Real-world industry examples, including photomicrographs from the authors’ own failure-analysis collection
• Suitable for classroom teaching, independent study and exam preparation

About the authors
Written by Peter and Roger Metcalfe, who bring together design education and heavy industry. Peter has more than 30 years of teaching experience, much of it as Head of Design faculties in Australia, Asia, Europe and the United States. Roger has more than 35 years in failure analysis, quality control and project management.

Format and access: eBook only
This listing is for the digital eBook only. The print edition and the eBook are sold as separate products; buying one does not include the other. [Looking for the printed textbook? View the print edition →]

• Delivered through ReadCloud, a digital learning platform accessible in a compatible web browser and on supported devices
• Single-user digital licence
• Licence valid for two years from activation
• No physical book will be shipped

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Frequently asked questions

Is this book updated for the new IB Design & Technology syllabus?
Yes. This third edition is aligned with the IB Design & Technology guide introduced in 2025, for first assessment in 2027.

Does it cover both SL and HL?
Yes. It covers the full Core (SL) and Additional Higher Level (AHL) content.

Does buying the eBook include a printed copy?
No. The print and eBook editions are sold separately. This product is the eBook only.

How do I access the eBook?
Through ReadCloud, using a compatible web browser or supported device. Your licence is valid for two years from activation.

Can the eBook be shared between students?
No. Each purchase is a single-user licence.

Who publishes this textbook?
IBID Press.