conceptual/graphical/ physical models
A model that exists in the mind used to help us know and understand ideas.
What is conceptual modelling?
A system that virtually slices a 3D CAD model into thin layers, then cuts out each layer from a roll of material using a laser or plotter cutter. The layers can then be glued in the correct order to create a 3D model.
What is Laminated object manufacturing (LOM)?
Data collected by a user for a specific purpose.
What is Primary Data?
Juicy Salif
Who is Phillipe Stark?
These rubber-soled, canvas-topped shoes were mass-produced until 1917.
What is the Converse Sneaker?
A visualization of an idea, often created on paper or through software, in two or three dimensions.
What are Graphical models?
Computer simulation of a variety of mechanical and biological aspects of the human body.
What is a Digital human?
A selection of sizes a product is made in that caters for the majority of a market.
What is a Range of Sizes?
A German creative director, fashion designer, artist, photographer who lived in Paris and was most famous for being the director of Chanel.
Who was Karl Lagerfeld?
One of the most recognisable pieces of furniture. Originally designed to be a durable cafe chair.
What is Michael Thonet's 19th Century No.14 ?
A model developed to look and feel like the final product.
What is an aesthetic model?
Prototypes that are equipped with the ability to take measurements to provide accurate quantitative feedback for analysis.
What are Instrumented models?
The degree to which a prototype is exactly like the final product.
What is Fidelity?
Vacuums
Who is James Dyson?
Associated with the excellence and precision of German engineering. (A car)
What is the Porsche 911?
A scale or full-size representation of a product used to gain feedback from users.
What are Mock-ups?
The calculation and simulation of unknown factors in products using CAD systems. For example, simulating the stresses within a welded car part.
What is Finite element analysis (FEA)?
The way in which something is regarded, understood or interpreted.
What is Perception?
Polytechnic University
Who is Zaha Hadid?
In 1950 this was the world's first commercial solid-body, single-cutaway electric guitar.
What is Fender Telecaster electric guitar?
A 3D printing technique that places melted layers of material on a bed to build up a 3D model.
What is Fused deposition modelling (FDM)?
A designer creates part geometry independent of the assembly or any other component. Although there are often some design criteria established before modelling the part, this information is not shared between models. Once all parts are completed, they are brought together for the first time in the assembly.
What is Bottom-up modelling?
Who is the president of IDEO? *HT*
Who is Tim Brown?
The trench coat is a staple of everyday attire. It was originally developed as an alternative to the heavy coats worn by British and French soldiers in World War I.
What is Burberry?
A year later, he unveiled the first commercial instant camera, the Land Camera.
Who was Edwin Land, the founder of Polaroid?