Industrial Design 2

This module will continue working with synthetic and natural materials focusing more on automated manufacturing processes and their design challenges/opportunities. Projects will involve the design and prototyping of product, for production in medium volumes, within time, budget and user constraints. Studio work will continue with materials & processes, with more of an emphasis on ceramics, plastics and other synthetic materials. Design thinking and practical skills will again be applied to project work. This module will also focus on the skills required to communicate ideas to multiple audiences, applying learning from design history, with practical skills and presentation skills. The projects will also expose students to time, budget and user/audience constraints.

1. Work with a variety of synthetic and natural materials in product design, prototyping and manufacture

2. Use a variety of basic machining and assembly processes for a variety of synthetic and natural materials

3. Apply the health, safety and environmental considerations associated with the materials and processes

4. Apply design thinking and design skills to the solution of more complex design problems and product configurations

5. Create 3D models and prototypes of product involving multiple materials