Abstract
Prototyping is a key part of the design process, with artefacts increasingly fabricated using 3D printing methods. However, these printed parts often lack internal structure and the mass properties of the artefact – mass, balance and moments of inertia – differ from the design. It is hypothesised that a stakeholder’s assessment of a design is affected by this misrepresentation. The work presented demonstrates that mass properties have a significant effect on stakeholder perception of prototypes. This is done through a study of University of Bristol students and consultation with industry.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Chapter | Human Behaviour and Design |
Pages | 1425-1434 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 11 Jun 2020 |
Keywords
- Prototyping
- 3D printing
- Rapid prototyping
- design tool
- User experience