A Short Course in Industrial Design

1. Creation of a Product 1.1 The Idea of Form 1.2 Life of the Product 1.3 Properties of the Product 1.4 The Step by Step Creation of the Product Main Functions Sub-functions and Means Basic Structure Quantified Structure Total Form Form of the Elements Product Synthesis2. Methods Used in Form Design 2.1 Limitations 2.2 Structure Variation The Structure Variation Method Structure Variation of the Main Elements Range of Solutions for Two and Three Elements Structure Variation in Connection with Function A Coherent Example: A Teamaker Structure Modeling 2.3 Form Variation The Idea of Functional Surfaces The Method of Variation of the Functional Surfaces Restrictions on Form Design The Form Variation Method The Form Division Method A Coherent Example: A Pulley Application of Form Synthesis Methods Making Models3. Form Factors 3.1 The Origination of Form Requirements 3.2 The Interdependence of the Basic Properties 3.3 Design Factors The Designer The Company The Society 3.4 Production Factors The Manufacturing Process The Manufacturing Process: Feasibility The Manufacturing Process: Economics Involved in the Choice of Process The Manufacturing Process: The Operator The Manufacturing Process: The Economics of the Detailed Design Assembly 3.5 Sales and Distribution Factors 3.6 Factors Concerning the Product in use Process Realization: Input, out Put and Function Process Realization: Realization of the Function Process Realization: Quality of the Function User or Operator: A Survey of the Factors User or Operator: Normal Operations User or Operator: Occasional Operations User or Operator: Subjective Circumstances Environment 3.7 Destruction Factors 3.8 Evaluation of Form Design Suggestions4. The Appearance of the Product 4.1 The Idea of Appearance Aesthetics Unity Order 4.2 Form Elements 4.3 Combining Form Elements Visual Balance Rhythm Proportions Lines and Planes Joints 4.4 Means of Expression Lightness Weight and Stability Movement5. Case history: Chromosome Apparatus 5.1 Introduction to the Project 5.2 Basic Structures 5.3 Quantified Structures 5.4 Form of the Total System 5.5 Form of the ElementsIndex