Design thinking and 3D prototyping

Design Thinking and 3D Prototype Printing is an experimental process in which participants develop and test their ideas in tangible forms. Creating and testing prototypes helps to better understand how an idea works in a real environment and whether it meets user needs.
The course applies the design thinking method, which supports the development of innovative, user-focused products. Participants analyse user problems, develop prototype solutions, apply parametric modelling, and use 3D printing to give their ideas physical form and test their suitability for users.
Design thinking is a sustainable process, as it focuses on prototyping and user validation, ensuring that developed products are relevant and suitable for the market. 3D prototype printing enables fast visualisation of ideas by turning them into tangible objects.

• Design thinking method and its five stages
• Empathy stage: identifying the user
• The definition stage involves identifying and understanding the real problem
• Ideation stage assumptions and generation of new ideas
• Prototyping stage development of solutions
• Introduction to the Onshape environment and user skills development
• Basics of 3D modelling I: Sketch and main tools
• Basics of 3D modelling II: working with surfaces and transferring design to a CAD environment
• Parametric modelling creation and management
• Testing stage, evaluating solutions in a real environment
• Discussion and assessment