I'm Tonia Akmens, and I empower educators and creators to enhance their skills, streamline processes, and ignite creativity for innovative success.
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Design and Technology Education
Access resources tailored for teachers and students, including software tutorials, course breakdowns, and innovative case studies. Enhance 21st-century skills, streamline teaching processes, and foster critical and creative thinking.
Laser Cutting Essentials
Explore essential laser cutting tips and tricks, Adobe Illustrator tutorials, and unique downloadable products. Stay tuned for my upcoming online course to elevate your laser cutting projects.
Product and Illustration Design Journey
Follow along with my process as I develop projects like children’s books, illustrations, and family card games. This section showcases my personal passion projects, blending artistic vision with practical design.
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Design Tech & Teach
Head over to my channel ‘Design Tech & Teach’ to get inspired and learn new practices that boost efficiency and productivity while embracing innovation and technology.
Explore tips, strategies, software tutorials, and detailed HSC Major Design Project breakdowns to enhance your TAS education experience.
Testimonials
“Thank you for being so accommodating throughout my prac. I have learnt so much from your incredible knowledge and experience in D&T. I appreciate you allowing me to take your classes and providing me with great feedback. I am excited to begin my teaching career with all the knowledge I have gained from you.”
“Thank you for your help, I’m so glad I got a fresh look at my folio and critical feedback. I truly appreciate all the knowledge and support you’ve shared throughout this course, and believe your assistance could make a significant difference in the final outcome of my project.”
“You would be pleased to know that I got a Band 6 (94/100) for Design and Technology for my MPD. Thank you very much for your help this year! and being an awesome teacher!!”
“I wanted to reach out and thank you for such a wonderful course this weekend.
You had so many great insights and I learnt so much!”
“I have so many new ideas thanks to Tonia. Had a great time, great course work, loved the projects. I’m so glad I chose it because it improved my skills.”
“Thank you so much for your hard work, dedication + inspiration in helping **** with his major work. ”
“Your feedback and guidance has truly proved vital to the completion of my major work and I thank you.”
“I really enjoyed the course and working with Tonia. She’s very knowledgable and skilled in this area. I was able to learn a lot from her.”
“I have learnt to use Adobe Illustrator again and use it for a purpose. I now understand the projects my students want to do for Year 12 DT and I can now guide them. I have already been discussing possibilities with the other TAS teachers and also the science staff. I’m also able to guide teachers in using the laser cutter, the WHS section was invaluable. Tonia is amazing. lover her!”
“Thank you so so much for everything you did.. you made the biggest difference and kept **** motivated during a very challenging time – he would not have got there if not for you. ”
Looking for some nostalgia inspired digital files for laser-cutting?
Laser Cut ‘Retro Cassette Tape’ Digital File
Bring back the 80’s with this retro cassette tape gem.
Size: 10.2cm x 6.4cm.
Includes: EPS, AI and SVG Formats.
Laser Cut ‘Retro Cassette Tape’ Digital File
Bring back the 80’s with this retro cassette tape gem.
Size: 10.2cm x 6.4cm.
Includes: EPS, AI and SVG Formats.
Laser Cut ‘Retro Cassette Tape’ Digital File
Bring back the 80’s with this retro cassette tape gem.
Size: 10.2cm x 6.4cm.
Includes: EPS, AI and SVG Formats.
Laser Cut ‘Retro Cassette Tape’ Digital File
Bring back the 80’s with this retro cassette tape gem.
Size: 10.2cm x 6.4cm.
Includes: EPS, AI and SVG Formats.