Abstract Knowledge about materials is a fundamental element in product design education.
It involves learning engineering concept about the technical properties and selection tools …

We explore designing with Alganyl, a highly customizable and sustainable biomaterial made
of food-grade ingredients. To make Alganyl, we optimized existing bioplastics for flexibility …

This pictorial presents a design investigation at the intersection of paper and computer
vision for tangible interfaces. Through this exploration, we uncovered various characteristics …

This paper presents clay-dough, a 3D printable ceramic material that is made from a mixture
of stoneware clay and a biomaterial dough. While all clays shrink when they are fired at high …

This study reviews literature on the aspects of material selection within the field of industrial
design education, specifically focusing on existing material selection tools and guidelines …

Product material choices affect how a product will be manufactured, how it will function, and
how it will be experienced. Thus, understanding materials is essential for designers in many …

From the moment of purchase, pristine objects are subjected to an array of stimuli including
wear, impact, heat, light, water and air which alter their tactile and aesthetic properties …

Materials selection involves thousands of material types and evaluation parameters.
Considering multisensory experience for packaging materials selection is an important trend …

Landfill leachate, due to its quantity and inherent risk, is generally collected and transported
by piping system for advanced treatment. During the piping, the pipe materials may react …

The world of materials for design is continually changing and evolving, not only thanks to
technological advancements, but also thanks to the continuous original applications by …