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ABOUT DESIGN
• Design is a creative process that involves
conceiving, planning, and producing objects or

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systems to meet specific needs or objectives.

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• It encompasses various disciplines, including
product design, graphic design, interior design, and
more. 2

• Design plays a crucial role in shaping user

experiences, enhancing functionality, and
communicating ideas.
• Effective design integrates aesthetics, functionality,
and usability to create innovative solutions.
• Design thinking, a human-centered approach,
emphasizes empathy, ideation, prototyping, and
iteration to address complex problems.
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DESIGN THINKING
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• Product design focuses on creating
tangible goods that fulfil consumer
needs or solve specific problems.

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• It involves researching user
requirements, market analysis, and

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conceptualizing product ideas.
PRODUCT • Product designers consider factors
DESIGN such as functionality, aesthetics, 4
manufacturability, and sustainability.
• Iterative design processes refine
concepts through sketching, 3D
modelling, and prototyping.
• Collaboration between designers,
engineers, marketers, and
stakeholders ensures holistic
product development
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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• Product development encompasses the entire lifecycle of bringing a product
from concept to market. 5
• It involves stages such as ideation, design, prototyping, testing,
manufacturing, and distribution.
• Cross-disciplinary teams collaborate to integrate design, engineering,
marketing, and business aspects.
• Agile methodologies enable iterative and adaptive development processes
to respond to changing requirements.
• Continuous improvement and feedback loops drive innovation and
product evolution.
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 Understand user needs and market
trends through research and analysis.
 Generate ideas and concepts through

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PRODUCT brainstorming, sketching, and ideation

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sessions.
DESIGN  Develop detailed designs using
STEPS CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
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software and digital prototyping tools.

 Prototype designs to test
functionality, usability, and
aesthetics.
 Iterate and refine designs based on
user feedback and testing results.
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• Rapid prototyping is a process of quickly
creating physical prototypes to validate
design concepts.

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• It enables designers to explore ideas, test
RAPID functionality, and gather feedback early in

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PROTOTYPIN the development cycle.
• Rapid prototyping reduces time-to-market 7
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and development costs compared to
traditional prototyping methods.
• It facilitates iterative design and
allows for rapid iterations based on
user feedback.
• Various technologies, such as 3D
printing, CNC machining, and laser
cutting, enable rapid prototyping.
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•BASIC STEPS FOR RAPID

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• Define prototyping objectives and requirements based on project goals
and user needs. 8
• Select suitable prototyping technologies and materials based on
design complexity and production volume.
• Prepare digital design files for prototyping using CAD software or 3D
modeling tools.
• Fabricate prototypes using rapid prototyping equipment and
techniques.
• Test and evaluate prototypes for functionality, performance, and user
experience.
  3D Printing: Additive manufacturing
process that builds objects layer by

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layer from digital models.
 CNC Machining: Subtractive
manufacturing process that shapes

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materials using computer-controlled
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milling machines.
PROTOTYPE  Laser Cutting: Precision cutting
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beam to cut or engrave materials.
 Vacuum Casting: Replication process
that uses silicone molds and resin
casting to produce small-batch
prototypes.
 Injection Molding: Mass production
process for producing high-volume
plastic parts with complex geometries.
 • Product Design: Iterative prototyping to

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refine product designs and validate
functionality.
• Engineering: Prototyping mechanical

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components and assemblies for testing
and validation.

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• A P P L I C AT I • Medicine: Fabricating custom medical
ONS devices, implants, and prosthetics for 10
patient-specific applications.
• Architecture: Creating scale models and
architectural prototypes for visualization
and client presentations.
• Education: Teaching design principles and
hands-on prototyping skills in academic
and maker spaces.
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CONCLUSION

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• Product design and rapid prototyping are essential processes in the

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development of innovative products.
• They enable designers to explore ideas, validate concepts, and iterate 11
designs efficiently.
• Rapid prototyping accelerates the design iteration cycle, reduces time-to-
market, and enhances product quality.
• Collaboration, creativity, and iteration are key principles in successful
product design and development.
• Embracing design thinking and rapid prototyping methodologies fosters
innovation and drives business success.
 • Brown, T. (2008). Design
thinking. Harvard Business

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Review, 86(6), 84-92.
• Ulrich, K. T., & Eppinger, S. D.
(2015). Product design and

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development. McGraw-Hill

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Education.
• Gibson, I., Rosen, D. W., &
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