Abstract
This paper examines how students' ideas evolve into physical prototypes within a digital fabrication design course. Examining the materials used, customization approaches, iterations, and team dynamics of 26 student projects reveals interplays between ideas, available tools, materials and constraints. Findings show the predominance of techniques, design preferences, concept refinement, and teamwork challenges. The implications highlight the value of hands-on iteration for alignment with reality and the need to support collaboration skills alongside technical prototype development.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 2943-2952 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Design Society |
| Volume | 4 |
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| State | Published - 2024 |
| Event | 2024 International Design Society Conference, Design 2024 - Cavtat, Dubrovnik, Croatia Duration: 20 May 2024 → 23 May 2024 |
Keywords
- 3D printing
- design education
- digital fabrication
- fablab
- prototyping
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Computer Graphics and Computer-Aided Design
- Computer Science Applications
- Software
- Modelling and Simulation