Design methods- Product making
Transcript of Design methods- Product making
Presentation for DESIGN METHODS 1&2Developed by: Simiraaj.
M.Design (2nd sem)
NIFT, Kannur
As on : 8th May 2014
Introduction
A subject with a lot more of technical as well as mental exercises involved is what is Design Methods. The subject gives enlightenment to the task bearer towards their creative abilities. The synergy level of the subject using varied techniques has been the key element. It drives one to reach the excel point of the design to be developed keeping in mind all its major attributes such as functionality, usability etc.
DM- 1
Tasks
1.KITE DESIGNING
2.GEOMETRIC TOOL
1. Kite making
The task on kite makingwas a real exploration intoone of the all time favoritesport.
Description
Inspiration: fighter plane
Surface design: Indian motifs in
achromatic colors
Product size: live size
Material: chart paper
Sport: flying
Geometric Tool
Objective: To develop a modified geometric tool. It could be feature adding or an innovation.
Inspiration: L- scale
Material used
Prototype material: Foamboard
Actual material: acrylicsheet
Making of prototype:
Foam board was cutaccording to scale anddesign developed. Themeasurement lines weregiven by marker pen on thesame.
Design Brief
A modified version of Lscale
Incorporatinggeometric tools suchas protractor, variousscale measurement,isosceles triangle andL scale.
DM- 2TASKS:
1. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Product Description
Name: ‘Smart Bag’
Client: Nift students, artists, designers
Product size: full scale
Product material: PVC sheet & Acrylic sheet
Inspiration: Super Mario video game
Functionality rating: 4/5
Usability rating: 5/5
Design aesthetic rating: 4/5
Craftsmanship used: industrial stitching
Design Brief
A smart bag designed for NIFTstudents
The bag is developed according tothe purpose of a designer or artist.
The bag has multi functionality toits aesthetics and purpose.
Its water proof and safe material.
Its identity reveler.
It’s a style statement too.
Materials used
PVC Sheets
Acrylic Sheets
Zippers & Eyelets
Making process
Acrylic sheets were cut according to desired size with axo blade and smoothed out using sand paper
In industries its cut with acrylic sheet cutter such as vertical blade, laser cutting etc.
Hot blowers are used to heat it and mold in shape if required.
Smoothening can also be done with sanding machine.
The cut out pieces are joined using chloroform.
Final Product Design