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use models to explore the physical fit between user and product
does this feel comfortable?
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use models to explore the physical fit between user and product
is this the right size?
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use models to explore the cognitive fit between user and product
is this understandable?
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use models to explore the emotional fit between user and product
does this feel enjoyable/exciting/pleasurable/comforting etc?
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use models to explore form and proportion
is this beautiful?
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use models to explore performance
does this work?
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use models to communicate
does this look right?
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use models to launch production
Stage 1: sketch design (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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Stage 2: photograph model and load into Dsculptor software (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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Stage 3: upload mesh into Rhino and edit (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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Stage 4: renders of cad model (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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Stage 5: section cad model on Rhino and export to hot wire cutter for polystyrene sections (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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Stage 6: export cad data to moulding to Sandella in Norway (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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Stage 7: finished product – first prototype (PS200 by Steven Smith for Senator)
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FOAM: Urethane or styrene. Easy to sand, turn and cut with or bandsaw hot wire. Glue with hotmelt or doublesided. Fill and paint with emulsion. You can only take material off.
- CARD: use discarded boxes, but larger sheets can be bought. Easy to cut, shape and stick.
- WIRE: steel weld rod is useful, but 5mm + is difficult to bend. Try copper wire from electrical flex.
- TIMBER: slower to work than foam, but more durable and gives a better finish. Weak along the grain.
- PLASTIC: can be machined, bent or formed. Available translucent so good for lighting.
rigid materials
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BODYFILLER: two pack, easy sand paste (P38 or U-Pol). Sets in 5 mins. Strong. Takes paint well, but smells and is expensive.
CLAY: nylon-reinforced, air-drying clays (DAS or Nuclay). Some shrinkage when drying. Slow to set, but working over an armature will help.
GRP: messy, but very useful where strong, thin sections are needed. Sets quickly. Fumes are a problem.
PAPER MACHE: cheap and strong, but takes a long time to dry. Translucent if tissue paper is used (good for lighting).
soft materials
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