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Paper is made from wood pulp or recycled material. It may be used in packaging, drawing and sketching, or model making.

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Iterative design

The iterative process in design

Producing iterative models

Designers typically work through an process, starting by producing early models or to test different aspects of their design.

Diagram illustrating the cyclic iterative design process starting with a brief, to analysis, design ideas, modelling, testing, evaluating and modification.
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The iterative design process

A prototype is an early sample, model or release of a product, built to test a concept or process or to act as something to be replicated or learned from. Early prototypes may be used to test the design’s appearance, functionality or for production or as . Their purpose is to facilitate quick testing, analysis and improvement through iterative changes. James Dyson famously made 5,127 prototypes before he successfully made his concept ready for manufacture.

A 3D model of a bedroom with a bed, customised drawers, a dressing table and a wardrobe.
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A 3D model of a bedroom

Most boards are very suitable for manufacturing a due to the very low cost and ease of manipulation of the material. Many firms use foam-core board to make prototype display models to present to .