Case Studies

Case studies allow us to explore how all aspects of design, from sustainability, ergonomics, marketing, and material science to innovation, aesthetics, and commercial production are to create successful designs. 

Solve at human scale; The little things are the big things

Topic 1: Human FactorsTopic 5: InnovationTopic 7: User-centered Design

Leveraging production methods to achieve high quality

Topic 2: Resource Management and SustainabilityTopic 4: Materials and ProcessesTopic 10: Commercial Production

A sustainable philosophy drives innovation and business success 

Topic 2: Resource Management and SustainabilityTopic 8: SustainabilityTopic 9: Markets and InnovationTopic 4: Materials and Processes

Classic design based on material innovation

Topic 4: Materials and ProcessesTopic 6: Classic Design

Running a business like an ecosystem will make it sustainable.

Topic 2: Resource Management and SustainabilityTopic 4: Materials and ProcessesTopic 5: InnovationTopic 8: Sustainability

Design decisions can have unforeseen impacts 

Topic 3.4: Computer-aided DesignTopic 4.2f: CompositesTopic 5.0: Innovation and Design

Digital models of physical products can improve performance

Topic 3.4 : Computer Aided DesignTopic 4.1: Properties of MaterialsTopic 10.4: Quality Management

Products can evolve with the user

Topic 1: Human Factors and ErgonomicsTopic 7: User Centered Design (UCD)Topic 2.5: Green DesignTopic 2.6: Eco-DesignTopic 8: Sustainability 

Designing for extreme users can result in a more inclusive design for all users.

Topic 1: Human Factors and ErgonomicsTopic 3.3: Physical ModellingTopic 5: InnovationTopic 7: User Centered Design (UCD)Topic 9: Markets and Innovation

Classic designs can transcend obsolescence

Topic 6: Classic DesignTopic 4.4: Manufacturing processesTopic 4: Design for Manufacturing

Open Source design can provide innovative products and services that meet the needs of designers, manufacturers and consumers.

Topic 4: Manufacturing processesTopic 2.6: EcodesignTopic 8: SustainabilityTopic 10: Commercial Production