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Modelmaking

Code 16443
Year 2
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload TP(60H)
Scientific area Science and Technology
Entry requirements N.A.
Learning outcomes Know how to apply techniques, materials, and tools in the development and testing of parts in mockups and prototyping.

Understand how formal expression, usability, and structure are hierarchized and reconciled in a design piece through its development in mockups and finalization in prototypes.

Understand the underlying issues, in mockup development, of an object's design in relation to its formal and symbolic expression.

Know how to explore and apply different materials in relation to their potential and structural constraints in mockup development and finalization in prototypes.

Know how to apply ergonomic dimensions in developing the usability of a design piece.
Syllabus Techniques, materials, and tools for developing and testing model parts.

Analysis of parts by leading authors through reading, observation, and drawing, focusing on formal expression, usability, and structure for experimentation and development in models at different scales and prototypes.

Understanding materials regarding their expressive plastic capabilities, with application in models at different scales and prototypes.

Exploring the potential and structural constraints of different materials (such as wood, steel, polymers, and composites) to be tested in models and prototypes.

Application and experimentation of ergonomic measures to explore the usability of different parts in models and prototypes.
Main Bibliography Cuffaro, D. F., 2006. Process, materials, and measurements: all the details industrial designers need to know but can never find. Massachusetts: Rockport.
Hallgrimsson, B. (2012). Prototyping and Modelmaking for Product Design. London: Laurence King Publishing.
Lefteri, C., 2006. Materials: for inspirational design. Mies: RotoVision Book.
Lefteri, C., 2007. Making it: manufacturing techniques for product design. London: Laurence King.
Lesko, J., (2008) Industrial design materials and manufacturing guide. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons.
Pfeifer, M., (2009). Materials enabled designs: the materials engineering perspective to product design and manufacturing. Boston: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Terstiege, G. (2009). The Making of Design: From the first model to the final product. Basel: Birkhäuser.
Zec, P., 2007. Material and design. Essen, Germany: Red Dot Edition.
Panero, J., & Zelnik, M. (2002). Dimensionamento humano para Espaços interiores. Barcelona: Editorial Gustavo Gili.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria Theoretical-practical classes in which the theoretical component is supported by multimedia, bibliographic content and case studies and serves as a basis for the development of practical work. These exercises support the discussion and experimentation of the various techniques and construction processes of models, including in conjunction with UC Industrial Design 3.
Continuous assessment is individual based on the quality of the models developed and the domain of materials and technologies. The assessment reflects two dimensions: student participation and involvement in classes (20%) and the development of practical exercises (80%). The 80% mark, to which the practical exercises refer, is divided as follows: 40% for 4 model work exercises at 1/20 and 1/5 scale and 40% for the prototype to be carried out at the end of the semester .
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-01-06

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