Modelling Flashcards
Name five reasons that
modeling used in design and manufacture?
To try out initial designs quickly
To help see a design from different view points
To get a general feel for the design
To give the client a final idea of what the product will look like
Ergonomics testing
To get an idea of how a design will look without spending the time and money making the final product
To help sell a product/ design to a company with out making it
Name 5 types of modeling techniques.
How do we create models?
Sketch modelling CAD modelling Scale modelling Rapid prototype modelling Presentation modelling Fully crafted prototype modelling ergonomic tester modelling Part production modelling block modelling
Name three reasons why is Sketch modelling used
Can help visual 2D sketches
Test the form of a model
Get a general feel for the aesthetics
Communicate designs to others at an early stage
name 5 materials are used for sketch modelling
paper card foam mesh plastic fabric plasticine
Name three reasons why block modelling used
Form can be easily adapted depending on the material used by adding or subtracting material
Test form and ergonomics of the design
Creates a representation of the design
Name four materials used in Block modelling
Blue foam Card Blocks of wood ABS any other block materials
What two reasons is part product modelling used?
To model a particular part of a design
To test ergonomics
What two reasons is Ergonomic tester modelling used?
To test anthropomorphic measurements, physiological design and psychological reactions to a product
To help make a product more appealing and easier to use
What three reasons is ergonomic tester modelling used in the industry?
To create a USABLE product
To highlight ergonomic problems to improve the user experience
Inexpensive way to adapt issues found in the design
When is prototype modelling used?
The designer wants to test the functions of the product
when trying to sell their designs to a company
