Using a range of materials to design and make products

Good morning, Everyone.

After a few weeks exploring computing, we’re going to shift our attention to Art and Design with some recommendations related to material selection during the product design process. Some of it will be useful with your class, some might push your subject knowledge a little further (as they certainly did for me), and hopefully all of it will be interesting on some level. Or at least of interest to the Art Co-Ordinator or Subject Leader in your school.

You can reply directly to this email to let us know what you think and how useful it proved to be. If nothing else, we hope you enjoy this edition of Hey! What You Reading For.

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Material screening and choosing methods: A review - Jahan, Ismail, Sapuan and Mustapha

This paper discusses the complex and costly process of material selection for engineering purposes. The authors aim to explore the contributions of existing literature to the field of material selection, identify the commonly used methodologies, systems, and tools, and examine the prevalent approaches and their potential shortcomings.

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Materials Selection

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Bio-Inspired Concrete

Concrete is an essential material in modern society. It is the second most used material after water and it’s demand continues to increase. However, at least 8% of global emissions caused by humans come from the cement industry. Therefore, reducing the environmental impact of cement and concrete production and use is critical in achieving a more sustainable environment. Biological systems are providing inspiration for solutions to this problem. In this episode, learn about two innovators that are developing materials that can reduce the environmental impact of construction.

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We hope you enjoyed this brief exploration of the fascinating world of material selection. Whether you are interested in the history, science, or art of making things, we hope you found something to inspire you and spark your curiosity.

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Kieran