Prototyping and modelmaking for product design

Author

• Hallgrimsson, Bjarki

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: Laurence King Publishing Ltd, 2016

Language

English

ISBN

9781856698764

Series

Subject(s)

• MODELS AND MODELMAKING
• PRODUCT DESIGN--PLANNING
• PRODUCT DESIGN

Notes

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Abstract

Building prototypes and models is an essential component of any design activity. Modern product development is a multi-disciplinary effort that relies on prototyping in order to explore new ideas and test them sufficiently before they become actual products.
Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design illustrates how prototypes are used to help designers understand problems better, explore more imaginative solutions, investigate human interaction more fully and test functionality so as to de-risk the design process. Following an introduction on the purpose of prototyping, specific materials, tools and techniques are examined in detail, with step-by-step tutorials and industry examples of real and successful products illustrating how prototypes are used to help solve design problems. Workflow is also discussed, using a mixture of hands-on and digital tools.
A comprehensive modern prototyping approach is crucial to making informed design decisions, and forms a strategic part of a successful designer's toolkit.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

192 p.

Dimension

28 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

PROTOTYPING
1 Characteristics of Prototyping
2 How Prototypes Are Used
3 Prototyping Interactive Electronic Products
MODELMAKING
4 Principles and Choices for Modelmaking
5 Health and Safety
6 Space and Setup
7 Workflow
8 Tools
9 Adhesives and Fillers
10 Paper
11 Foamcore
12 Polystyrene Foam
13 Thermoplastic Sheet and Extruded Shapes
14 Polyurethane Modeling Board
15 Wood
16 Modeling Clay
17 Casting
18 Painting
19 Graphics
20 Softgoods
Glossary/Resources/Index

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