Module Objectives
To teach basic concepts,
techniques and tools of product design through demonstrations and hands-on /
experimental base projects designed blending art and engineering
Module Outline
Introduction to product design: Product design as a
powerful medium of communication, Traditional product designs vs. modern
product designs, Multidisciplinary approach-link of art and engineering, Mechanical
engineering in product design, Nature-made and man-made designs, demonstration
of case studies: automobile design, robotics Small team
projects: Introduce STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math)
blended projects, Practical design
approach, Design environment, Design ethics, Design/product specifications, Build
your design, Presentation-publication-marketing, Assessment and feedback Tools and
techniques of prototype design: Introduction to prototype/model
design, Practical approach: Sketching, hands-on techniques, CAD tools for
design and visualization: Solidworks/FreeCAD, Photoshop/InDesign, 3DMAX/Blender
- Teacher: Dr. K.J.C. Kumara