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Course Summary
This streamlined course will build you a strong foundation using the SOLIDWORKS simulation tools, even if you have never done any simulations before. These include setting up your static simulation study and extracting meaningful plots and results. This course will enable you to evaluate your designs for a better product in the production cycle. In addition, it will equip you with all the practical skills needed for the official SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate exam.
Prerequisites
Learning Objectives
- Understand the different types of prototypes and how to use them in your workflow.
- Generate a prototyping strategy that works for you.
Live Office Hours
3 times a week to clarify your doubts
Beginner Level
Assuming you are starting from scratch
Taught in English
Standard English is used to deliver the material
One Week to Complete
2 hours learning time
Questions Frequently Asked
What are prototypes?
Prototypes are early versions of a product that you can use to test and evaluate your ideas. They can take many forms, including paper prototypes, digital prototypes, or even interactive videos. Prototyping is an essential part of the design process because it helps you discover problems and solutions before building a final product.
What is the purpose of prototyping?
Prototyping is an essential part of the design process that helps you discover problems and solutions before building a final product. Prototypes allow you to test your ideas with users, stakeholders, and other team members before investing too much time or money into them.
Why does a prototyping strategy matter?
Prototyping is the fastest way to validate your ideas and make sure you’re on the right track. It helps teams avoid building something that nobody wants or needs, which wastes time and money. It also helps you develop a shared understanding of what your product should do and how it will look. Prototyping is especially important for complex products that need to work well together, like software applications or websites.
How important are prototypes for successful products and services?
They are essential. A prototype gives you a chance to test your assumptions before committing resources to build the final product. It helps you get feedback from customers and other stakeholders, so they can confirm that their needs are being met. They also allow you to make changes along the way if something isn’t working out as planned. Prototypes are essential for successful products and services.
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What Does This Program Cover?
- What is a prototype?
- What is the position of prototyping within the design process?
- What are esthetic, functional, and manufacturing prototypes?
- What are virtual prototypes?
- How do you classify prototypes and plan your prototyping strategy?
Samples From the Course
Below are sample videos from inside the course. All other materials are made with the same style and quality.
What are Prototypes and Why use Them?
The Position of Prototyping in Design
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Course Instructor
Tayseer Almattar is the founder of TforDesign and co-founder of ideabee Design Consultancy. He holds a bachelor's (B.S.) degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Design (MDes) degree in international design and business management. He has many years of experience in corporate training, instructional design, and quality assurance. He has also been an avid user of SOLIDWORKS for over 10 years and has published multiple online SOLIDWORKS training courses with over 40,000 enrolled students from over 120 countries. In addition, he authored the book 'Learn SOLIDWORKS 2020' published by Packt Publishing.
Tayseer is interested in the use of design principles and technology to add value to different organizations. He is also passionate about sustainability and how design can help to build more sustainable organizations.
