• For this Challenge, you may do one of three things:

  1. Thought Experiment

     • Think of a use case for Manufacturing Simplification using Generative Design and perform research, testing, experimentation, etc. to flush-out and justify your planned use case. Include things like:

       • What would be the measurable benefit/improvement of utilizing Generative Design for your proposed application?

         • Benefit can be in the form of product performance (weight/strength/etc.), design acceleration, manufacturing/process performance, etc.

  2. Case Study

     • Research and analyze an existing application of Manufacturing Simplification using Generative Design. Include things like:

       • What was intended to be accomplished at the outset of the project? Did they achieve, exceed, or all short of their original goals/objectives?

       • What did you agree/disagree with about the specific application of Generative Design?

       • What aspects of their generative solution could be improved, either from the perspective of product performance, manufacturing efficiency, cost, etc.?

  3. Product Design/Manufacture

     • Design & manufacture a product that demonstrates the application of Generative Design for Manufacturing Simplification. Include things like:

       • What was the original product(s)? What manufacturing process(es) were used to create it?

       • What is your newly-proposed design, and how did you create it?

       • How does your generatively-designed solution compare to the original design?

To receive credit on this challenge, submit the URL link to the page on your portfolio website that documents your project