Prototyping in Industrial Design 7.5 credits

On completion of the course, students will have deepened their knowledge of industrial design and its tools, building on the foundations laid in *Fundamentals of Industrial Design* and *Visualization in Industrial Design*. This course emphasizes the practical application of prototyping, where students will create both rough prototypes and refined design mock-ups to explore and communicate their concepts effectively. Students will work with rough prototypes to quickly evaluate key aspects such as ergonomics, functionality, and user interaction. These early-stage models will help them test and refine their ideas before committing to more detailed designs. Toward the end of the course, they will develop high-quality design mock-ups that accurately represent the final product’s form, materials, and aesthetics. Throughout the process, students will refine their skills in sketching, surface modeling, and rendering while evaluating their prototypes primarily from an ergonomic perspective. Additionally, they will consider manufacturability and material choices, integrating mechanical engineering principles to ensure their designs are not only visually appealing and user-friendly but also feasible for production. By the end of the course, students will be able to develop prototypes that effectively balance aesthetics, user experience, and production requirements. The course includes the following elements: - Design methodology - Ergonomy - Analog sketching - Digital sketching - Surface modelling - Rendering - Prototyping - Evaluation and user testing - Mechanical engineering and material choices