Product design is an iterative process. Models are a critical part of that process. It is imperative that a
single tangible representation of the product that has to be mass produced is made so that one can
touch, feel, test and evaluate the way the final product will actually look, work and interact with its
environment. The goal of this course is to study, understand and explore techniques of this tangible
representation, also known as prototyping. Modeling concepts, types of prototypes, prototyping
cycles will be covered. The students will be introduced to soft prototypes, 3D quick models,
paper and quick mock up models, principle models etc. Interactive prototyping methods and
introduction to rapid prototyping should also be explored. Students should gain the skills to evaluate
a design and decide how best it can be simulated in real life using available materials and resources.
- Teacher: Dhriti Dhaundiyal
The history of design is more than a chronology from the Arts & Crafts movement to postmodern design. It needs to be studied through analysis of services, interactions, policies, institutions and socio-technical systems, as well as physical objects and spaces – alongside more conventional historical methods to generate new perspectives on large historical questions. A complete history of design includes fashion and textile history, architecture, science and technology, the material culture of politics and the everyday, making/craft, practice-based history and global history through material culture. The focus is on the acts of production and consumption. Some eras of design history are excusive but most are derivative of other social and artistic movements that were ongoing at the time. In countries like India, design has been an offshoot of the indigenous culture and cultural traditions. After this module, students should be able to identify and differentiate different design eras with their artefacts and iconic figures. They should be aware of the design tradition in India and its uniqueness.
HISTORY-of-GRAPHIC-DESIGN.JPG- Teacher: Dhriti Dhaundiyal