Prototyping is the shorthand of design!Industrial Design Center is an open knowledge and 'research through design lab'. It is a communication platform between the industry and the product design education & research programs offered through Howest University College West Flanders. Industrial Design Center supports interdisciplinary co-creation between students, teachers and the industry.
Its design studio and workshop is fully equipped with manual and rapid prototyping tools such as a 3D printer, a vacuum casting set up, thermoforming equipment, a laser cutter, a materials and creativity tools library, a photo studio, and a lighting lab.Its annual, 5-day hands-on and international training week is meant for young professionals and those about to graduate who have a passion for creation, co-creation and materialization of ideas.
Period
03-09-2012 - 07-09-2012 (1 weeks)
Target group
Students and young professionals from several creative-technical disciplines, including product design, industrial design engineering, mechanical design, architecture, applied arts & interaction design.
Course aim
To develop participant's skills and understandings about the possibilities and challenges of prototyping, from idea to realisation.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
EUR 550: Included:- courses (+ all prototyping materials)- group transports- swimming pool entrances - breakfastlunchdinner - drinks during the day (coffee-tea-water)- free campsite
Course leader
Becky Verth (first aid & practical organisation)Bart Grimonprez & Pieter Michiels (prototyping coaches)
Howest University College Industrial Design Center (Master Industrial Design Engineering & Bachelor Industrial Product Design)
Address: Marksesteenweg 58
Postal code: BE - 8500
City: Kortrijk
Country: Belgium
Website: http://www.howest.be
E-mail: info@howest.be
Phone: 0032 56 24 12 68
Creative Prototyping Skills Training
