Atelier MTD III

Projects are designed to respect the conditions of re-production or carry the technology-material innovation.
Higher demands are conditioned by the use of correct methodology, ie: analysis, counseling, psychology, ecology, marketing.
1. Introduction to the course organization, studio work methodology, and project requirements. Presentation of reference projects and clarification of the thematic assignment.
2. Formulation of the project assignment. Analysis of the issue being addressed, research into the product area, technological solutions, and material approaches.
3. Material and technological research – analysis of the properties of relevant materials, study of production technologies and their influence on product design.
4. Experimental work with materials – creation of material samples, verification of the structural and aesthetic properties of materials.
5. Conceptual designs – creation of conceptual sketches and definition of the basic principle of the design solution.
6. Selection and development of promising variants. Use of 3D modeling to verify the structural and technological principles of the design.
7. Digital design development – creation of a detailed 3D model, digital simulations, ergonomic analyses.
8. Material optimization of the design – modifications to the construction and form of the product with regard to production technology, material properties, and sustainability principles.
9. Prototype preparation – technological consultations, preparation of production data, use of 3D printing, CNC technology, or manual modeling.
10. Implementation of a functional or presentation prototype.
11. Prototype testing – verification of ergonomics, design, and material solutions.
12. Project finalization – design modification, creation of visualizations, project presentation.
13. Project presentation and defense.

The study is directed individually according to assignments on selected topics of the bachelor's thesis, corresponding to the requirements of the Rector's Directive of VSB.