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LinkedIn Learning

Design Foundations: Physical Materials

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

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

Syllabus

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

Taught by

Scott Clear

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