Iterate with modelling: saving space
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can iterate ideas for a piece of student furniture using card, foam and other materials.
Key learning points
- Designers iterate as a direct result of testing, analysis and evaluation of a physical prototype.
- Design iterations consider user needs and wants, this can be empathetic or direct feedback.
- Analysis and evaluation can be carried out on design ideas to aid iterations.
- By using the evaluation points, the designer can make informed decisions.
- Design decisions lead to effective improvements that meet the needs and wants of the user.
Keywords
Developing - improving and building on design ideas to make them better
Iteration - process of refining and improving a design
Analyse - to examine something in detail
Evaluate - to think about what you did and suggest any changes or improvements
Common misconception
Iterations of models are purely based on the thoughts of the designer.
Iterations can be based off a range of analysis and evaluations such as evaluating against the users needs and wants as well as direct feedback from the user.
Teacher tip
Previous model/s made by the students will be needed.
Equipment
Models and modelling materials and tools such as white card, corrugated card, balsa wood, felt, split pins, masking tape, foam, knives, cutting mats, glue guns, needle and thread etc.
Content guidance
Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is this an example of that is often done at the start of designing?
Q2.Which of these are benefits of sketching?
Q3.The ability to store things in a piece of furniture would be described as its ...
Q4.What can 3D modelling show about your design that’s harder to understand from a sketch?
Q5.Why is corrugated card useful for 3D modelling?
Q6.What is the name of this timber that is great for modelling?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.The process of refining and improving a design is called?
Q2.Why is it important to iterate design ideas?
Q3.When we examine something in detail we ...
Q4.Put these parts of the design process into order.
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