Iterative design
The iterative process in design
Producing iterative models
Designers typically work through an A cyclic design process of modelling and testing to achieve gradual improvements to the design. process, starting by producing early models or The first working model of a design used for testing, development and evaluation. to test different aspects of their design.
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 The ability to work successfully. for production or as A set of tasks that come one after the other and result in an identical end product.. 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.
There are many ways to produce a prototype - some are rough and look like models and others are well finished and function as intended. It is now possible to A method of building layers to produce a 3D form. many different polymers. Engineering companies have welcomed this technology as 3D printing is classed as A method of shaping a form by building on top of material., rather than subtractive. Additive manufacture builds up the polymer form in layers, whereas A method of shaping a form by the removal of material. takes material away from a larger piece. There is very little waste when using additive techniques, making it more environmentally friendly.
There are many 3D printer A material in a thread-like form. to choose from - some polymer-based filaments contain carbon fibre, different wood fibres and even metals. It is possible to make a functioning prototype with these technical filaments.
