Practice Prototyping - 4.3 | Unit 7: Functional Art & Craft: Form Meets Purpose | IB Grade 8 Visual Arts
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4.3 - Prototyping

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Question 1 Easy

What is a prototype?

💡 Hint: Think about models that are not finalized.

Question 2 Easy

Why do we use prototypes?

💡 Hint: Consider what we would do before making the final object.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of prototyping?

To create final products
To test and refine ideas
To sell designs

💡 Hint: Think about what happens before finalization.

Question 2

True or False: Prototyping is optional in the design process.

True
False

💡 Hint: Is it ever a good idea to skip testing?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a prototype for a multi-functional kitchen gadget. Consider how to test its various functions. What specific aspects would you prototype?

💡 Hint: Consider how functionality impacts daily use.

Challenge 2 Hard

After testing a prototype of a chair, you find it's too low for comfort. Outline a step-by-step approach on how you would refine this design.

💡 Hint: Think about how changes can improve usability!

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