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Measuring Wooden Component

MaterialisingIdeas

Materialising
Ideas

This unit of inquiry explores how designers transform ideas into functional and successful products, with a
focus on product analysis and material choice.

Design in Theory

A2.2 Prototyping techniques
A2.2.1 Iterative Design Techniques
A2.2.3 Types of Prototypes
A2.2.4 Physical Prototyping
A2.2.6 Rapid Prototyping

A3.1 Material classification & property
A3.1.1 Material Properties
A3.1.2 Material Classifications
A3.1.3 Material Selection
A3.1.4 Physical Properties of Materials
A3.1.5 Chemical Properties of Materials
A3.1.6 Mechanical Properties of Materials
A3.1.7 Composite Materials
A3.1.8 Smart Materials
A3.1.9 Biodegradable Materials

Design in Practice

B2.2 Modelling and prototyping
B2.2.1 Technical Drawing
B2.2.2 Physical Prototypes
B2.2.3 Computer Aided Design (CAD)
B2.2.4 Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
B2.2.5 Rapid Prototyping
B2.2.6 Prototype Feedback

B3.1 Material selection
B3.1.1 Materials Selection
B3.1.2 Aesthetic Properties
B3.1.3 Additional Factors
B3.1.4 Material Research

Design in Context

C3.1 Product analysis and evaluation
C3.1.1 Market Analysis
C3.1.3 SWOT Analysis

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