Not necessarily functional (does not need to work).
Can be to any scale (usually smaller but can also be of the original size or bigger).
Used for display or/and to tests aesthetics of product.
May consist of only the exterior of the product.
Relatively cheap to manufacture.
Prototypes are -
Fully functional, but not fault-proof.
Is an actual scale version of the intended product.
Used for performance evaluation and further improvement of the product.
Contains complete interior and exterior.
Show construction methods
Shows moving mechanisms and parts
Can be made form alternative materials such as card to reduce costs.
TASK ONE
What is the difference between a model and a prototype. Hover over the top two boxes
below for hints and tips.
Watch the videos below to see how the design company Dyson manufacture card models
and 3D printed prototypes.
TASK TWO
Using your final design from earlier on in your folder design you card model trainer.
Even at this stage you can still develop the design and make changes. Consider the
use of……
Use of colour (mood) – Amount of colour
Use of an image if appropriate
Use of text
Style of text
If you are unsure what the parts are, hover over each one for an explanation
TASK THREE
Using scissors, glue and tape assemble your card model……
If you are unsure how the parts go together, watch the video below….
