David Winters
3D Prototyping
Prototyping has been important within my university career, so that designs can be visualised in the most realistic way possible throughout a project. This enables ergonomic considerations to be fully understood and adhered to- so that there is confidence in the final design that the solution is suitable for the real world.
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Often, initial rough models are made from cardboard- and with further refinement then 3D prints are produced for accurate realism of near-final designs. Below are some examples of these within projects.
Power Drill Modelling
Modelling which occurred during the design process for a Cordless Power Drill project. Models were made of initial concepts in order to validate real world capabilities to the client. The later models are refinements of the chosen direction, leading to a full scale 3D print of the final design. Modelling enabled precise ergonomic refinement and confidence of internal component fit. [Year 4, 2022]
Accessible Cutlery Modelling
Modelling clay was applied to cardboard models of potential directions for this accessible cutlery project in order to shape the handles into the correct form. Tape was applied to my hands in order to mimic the target user, someone with limited hand dexterity. [Year 3, 2021]
Tassimo Pod Holder Modelling
Initial confidence of fit model to confirm dimensions of the chosen design for this project. This was followed by a 3D print of the holder when produced in Solidworks, to confirm 8 pods could be held securely. [Year 3, 2020]
Shopping Self-Scanner Modelling
Models were produced of two final ideas from the initial concepts to determine which direction felt more comfortable to use in this project. Once paper based refinement took place, a CAD model and 3D print were produced to verify that the design was fit for purpose. [Year 2, 2020]
