Prototypes

Question 1

What are prototypes?

Answer 1

Full scale models that are virtually indistinguishable from the design outcome.
Fully working models, which are as close to the final product as possible.
One off products made by hand to evaluate performance, function , form and use of the product before the final manufacture of the product.

Question 2

Name four advantages of prototypes?

Answer 2

To see if parts fit
To asses the ergonomics 
To test the function
To asses and evaluate the aesthetics
To check reliability
To show the client for feed back

Question 3

What is rapid prototyping?

Answer 3

Rapid prototyping is a way in which a working model of a product (or part of a product) can be manufactured using a CNC machine

Question 4

What material is used for rapid prototyping?

Answer 4

card
foam
paper
clay