TY - GEN AU - Hallgrimsson,Bjarki TI - Prototyping and modelmaking for product design SN - 9781856698764 U1 - 658.5 HAL PY - 2012/// PB - Laurence King Publishing N1 - PROTOTYPING 1 Characteristics of Prototyping 2 How Prototypes Are Used 3 Prototyping Interactive Electronic Products MODELMAKING 4 Principles and Choices for Modelmaking 5 Health and Safety 6 Space and Setup 7 Workflow 8 Tools 9 Adhesives and Fillers 10 Paper 11 Foamcore 12 Polystyrene Foam 13 Thermoplastic Sheet and Extruded Shapes 14 Polyurethane Modeling Board 15 Wood 16 Modeling Clay 17 Casting 18 Painting 19 Graphics 20 Softgoods Glossary/Resources/Index N2 - Building prototypes and models is an essential component of any design activity. Modern product development is a multi-disciplinary effort that relies on prototyping in order to explore new ideas and test them sufficiently before they become actual products. A comprehensive modern prototyping approach is crucial to making informed design decisions, and forms a strategic part of a successful designer's toolkit ER -