There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Through studio based activities you will examine industrial case studies with regard to inspirational use of materials, manufacturing, structural integrity and use (ergonomics). You will explore and summarise the impact of the geography of procurement on carbon neutral design, sustainability and related ethical issues. Critical and cultural analysis will underpin innovative design activities and you will use CAD (3D modelling) to detail and explain design concepts

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop an insight into emerging material processes, and how they might be utilised to create innovative design solutions.

LO2: Discuss materials in the context of sustainable and carbon neutral design.

LO3: Consider how material supply, costs, and world events impact upon material selection.

LO4: Consider how materials are perceived through a cultural lens and how designer’s material choices affect the impact of products on the marketplace.

LO5: Illustrate and describe design outcomes using 3D CAD modelling skills.