Prototypes I

Conceptual, ergonomic and appearance models

January 16th, 2014

Conceptual Model

It is a model made with simple materials. It must be in real scale to use it for ergonomics and form test. You use this tests for evolutive changes.

Never stay with one idea, try more and more until you find the best.

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Display and control

Conceptual model using standard material as screws, wheels, etc.

Ergonomic Model• This is a model made with simple

materials and better finish.

• It is detailed. For example, if it has buttons they have to be in real dimensions, or if it has a particular texture you have to mark it.

• With this model you can keep making changes, design is evolution.

Appearance modelIt is a physical representation of the

product concept that closely simulate the look, color, finish, and tactile feel.

It is in real scale showing all the physique characteristics of the product as real as it can be possible.

Is used to understand how is this product going to be: dimensions, colors, production process and techniques (We need to understand what kind of material is trying to represent: plastic, metals, or what kind of process: concavities, assembly, relief).

Is used for market research and product evaluations.

Modelo final

Video 1: Birth of Mustang

Watch the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_JDe7u7SWY• Write a conclusion in Word or PDF: what did you

learn (if you learn something)? What changed inside you after watching this? What do you think about the design process? Etc.

• Maximum one page (letter size). • Date: Tuesday january 21st, before 11:59pm.• Delivery: van_loves_akane@hotmail.com

Suggestions

• Autonomo 2030 Concept http://www.behance.net/gallery/Autonomo-2030-Concept-Model-Build/2433305

• Conceptual model process: Lotus Esirahttp://abduzeedo.com/industrial-design-

inspiration-lotus-esira http://www.behance.net/gallery/LotusEsira-id

/1869471 (the same with better explanation)