Design development with CAD: saving space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 3D computer-aided design to develop ideas.
Key learning points
- Virtual modelling is an alternative to physical modelling that brings different benefits to the designer.
- Virtual modelling is the creation of digital 3D representations of objects or designs.
- Virtual modelling using CAD can be useful for testing ideas.
- Designers test their designs to find out what works, what doesn't, and how to make them better.
Keywords
CAD - computer aided design
Virtual modelling - the creation of digital 3D representations of objects or designs
Development - improving and building on design ideas to make them better
Testing - trying something out to see if it works well
Common misconception
Modelling only takes place with physical materials.
Virtual modelling using 3D drawing software can help to see ideas in 3D and enables quick and easy iteration.
Teacher tip
Students may benefit from some flipped learning homework such as tutorials to remind them or teach them how to use your chosen software prior to the lesson, to enable a more productive lesson.
Equipment
Access to a 3D CAD application.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The process of refining and improving a design is called ...
Q2.What can be used to help lead developments and iterations of our designs?
Q3.What is it called when you think about what you did and suggest any changes or improvements?
Q4.Which ways could a model of a design idea be evaluated?
Q5.Which of these are evaluative comments?
Q6.Why do we use evaluations of our designs to develop further iterations?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Virtual modelling is:
Q2.Virtual modelling using CAD has benefits over physical modelling because:
Q3.CAD files can be easily shared with users or team members, which helps gather and make improvements before any physical production begins.
Q4.In some CAD applications, your design can be tested in a simulation, which are examples of tests which could be simulated?
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