Presentation for DESIGN METHODS 1&2Developed by: Simiraaj.

M.Design (2nd sem)

NIFT, Kannur

As on : 8th May 2014

Introduction

A subject with a lot more of technical as well as mental exercises involved is what is Design Methods. The subject gives enlightenment to the task bearer towards their creative abilities. The synergy level of the subject using varied techniques has been the key element. It drives one to reach the excel point of the design to be developed keeping in mind all its major attributes such as functionality, usability etc.

DM- 1

Tasks

1.KITE DESIGNING

2.GEOMETRIC TOOL

1. Kite making

The task on kite makingwas a real exploration intoone of the all time favoritesport.

Description

Inspiration: fighter plane

Surface design: Indian motifs in

achromatic colors

Product size: live size

Material: chart paper

Sport: flying

Geometric Tool

Objective: To develop a modified geometric tool. It could be feature adding or an innovation.

Inspiration: L- scale

Material used

Prototype material: Foamboard

Actual material: acrylicsheet

Making of prototype:

Foam board was cutaccording to scale anddesign developed. Themeasurement lines weregiven by marker pen on thesame.

Design Brief

A modified version of Lscale

Incorporatinggeometric tools suchas protractor, variousscale measurement,isosceles triangle andL scale.

DM- 2TASKS:

1. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Product Description

Name: ‘Smart Bag’

Client: Nift students, artists, designers

Product size: full scale

Product material: PVC sheet & Acrylic sheet

Inspiration: Super Mario video game

Functionality rating: 4/5

Usability rating: 5/5

Design aesthetic rating: 4/5

Craftsmanship used: industrial stitching

Design Brief

A smart bag designed for NIFTstudents

The bag is developed according tothe purpose of a designer or artist.

The bag has multi functionality toits aesthetics and purpose.

Its water proof and safe material.

Its identity reveler.

It’s a style statement too.

Materials used

PVC Sheets

Acrylic Sheets

Zippers & Eyelets

Making process

Acrylic sheets were cut according to desired size with axo blade and smoothed out using sand paper

In industries its cut with acrylic sheet cutter such as vertical blade, laser cutting etc.

Hot blowers are used to heat it and mold in shape if required.

Smoothening can also be done with sanding machine.

The cut out pieces are joined using chloroform.

Final Product Design