Design Foundations: Physical Materials

Deepen your understanding of product materials by uncovering how to use materials more creatively.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Understanding a materials designer

1. Overview of Foundations of Materials

• The five senses and how they influence design
• Finding inspiration from nature
• The history of design
• Creating a product from a sustainable material

2. Design Insiders

• Interview with an automotive designer
• Practical application of automotive design

3. Product and Transportation Design Materials

• Product and transportation design discussion
• Practical application of transportation design

4. Manufacturing and Materials

• Discussing custom materials for manufacturing
• Reviewing options for custom material
• Labs that create custom materials

Conclusion

• Next steps