Course

Module 1

Introduction: Classification/ Specifications of Products. Product life cycle. Product mix. Introduction to product design. Modern product development process. Innovative thinking. Morphology of design.

Conceptual Design: Generation, selection & realisation of concept. Product architecture. Industrial design: Need and process. Robust Design: Taguchi Designs & DOE. Design Optimization.

Module 2

Ergonomics and Aesthetics: Gross human anatomy. Anthropometry. Man-Machine interaction. Concepts of size and texture, colour. Comfort criteria. Psychological & Physiological considerations. Creativity Techniques: Creative thinking, conceptualization, brain storming, primary design, drawing, simulation, detail design.

Value Engineering and Value Analysis: Definition and basic concepts only. Economic analysis (Basic concepts): Qualitative & Quantitative. Product costing.

Module 3

Design for Manufacturing & Assembly: Methods of designing for Manufacturing & Assembly. Designs for Maintainability. Designs for Environment. Legal factors and social issues. Engineering ethics and issues of society related to design of products.

Basic concepts of Concurrent Engineering, Rapid prototyping techniques including Additive Manufacturing. Tools for product design – Drafting / Modelling software. QFD. CAM Interface. Overview of Patents & IP Acts. Report generation.

Suggested Lab Sessions:

·         3D Modelling in CAD Software (Autodesk Inventor / Equivalent)

·         Part Modelling, Complex Surfaces, Assembly Modelling

·         Additive Manufacturing using 3D Printers

·         Develop a functional and ergonomically viable product as an outcome of the course.

CO1: Apply methods for collection of customer requirements and for formulating product requirements.

CO2: Select an appropriate product design and development process for a given application.

CO3: Choose an appropriate ergonomics for the product.

CO4: Develop methods to minimize the cost.

Textbooks / References:

1.      Anita Goyal, Karl T Ulrich, Steven D Eppinger, “Product Design and Development”, 4th Edition, 2009, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, ISBN-10-007-14679-9

2.      Chakrabarti, “Indian Anthropometric Dimensions for Ergonomic Design Practice”, National Institute of Design. (1997).