Methodology of Form-giving Design
A course by Adolfo Navarro, Product Designer and Photographer
Learn to design in a simple and versatile way to get more with less
Nowadays a designer can spend hours searching for visual references or inspiration on the internet to conceptualize a project, something that, according to Adolfo Navarro - product designer and course teacher Introduction to leather design - can be counterproductive to reach a solid concept and achieve a high quality design.
In search of new processes to approach projects in a structured way, Adolfo created a work methodology called Configurative Design, and in this course you will learn its basic principles, to achieve product designs that fulfill several purposes, applying concepts of interaction, deconstruction and configuration in your creative process.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 9 downloads
What's included in this course?
You will start the course knowing Adolfo's work, his experience and inspiration in product design, the main creative references he has had and his particular way of approaching design projects.
You will continue with an introduction to the method that Adolfo has developed: Configurative Design. Through some examples you will know the main aspects of this conceptualization process, how you can apply them to your design and then put the theory into practice, doing an exercise to generate several results from a brief.
Then, you will analyze the different ways that exist to apply the methodology to the design of objects, spaces and solutions. You will understand that when designing an object, you do not design an object in itself, but an interaction. Also, you will explore why you should not look for a functional result, but also useful, and the difference between both concepts. All this as a preamble to understand who is the final designer of your piece: the user.
As a final project, you will develop the design of an object that manages to apply configuration of the different ways that we will analyze during the course, manipulating the limitations of any project in your favor and unlocking your potential for creative exploration to maximize the scope of your proposals.
At the end of the course you will have more conceptualization tools to generate original ideas designing from a purpose, without simply resorting to visual references (like Pinterest or Tumblr).
- 90% positive reviews (96)
- 2,335 students
- 12 lessons (1h 30m)
- 9 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
The course is 100% theoretical but Adolfo invites you to put into practice what you have learned, developing the design of an object that can be configured in a simple way.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Product designers, architects and creatives in general that look for new ways to solve and tackle projects.
Requirements and materials
To complete this course you will need basic knowledge about design, a notepad, some materials that Adolfo will detail and a lot of creative curiosity.
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Adolfo Navarro
A course by Adolfo Navarro
Adolfo Navarro is the founder and creative director of Lo Esencial, a multiple-award-winning Mexican brand of utilitarian objects that emphasizes functionality through the appropriate use of genuine leather.
Adolfo's work is characterized by exploring possibilities and maximizing the usefulness and functionality of objects to achieve new ways of interaction and simplification, emphasizing objects that are used on a daily basis.
Among the recognitions he has received in the field of leather goods and design are two honorable mentions in the National Design Awards (2016), first place in the National Furniture Design Contest (DIMUEBLE, 2015), and an honorable mention at the National Design Biennial (2017), among others.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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Before the method
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U2
Applying Configuration - Configurative Factors
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Objects
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Knowing the configurative design
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Achieving configuration
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U3
Configurative Limitations - Generating ideas from simple approaches
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Modulation and deconstruction
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Limitations
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U4
Configurable Objects: Achieving multiutility.
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Interaction
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Functionality, Utility and Multiutility
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Interpretation and authorship
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Conclusions
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FP
Final project
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Configurative Design
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FAQs
Configurative design is a method that lets you modify, adapt, and transform objects or creative projects using configuration principles, aiming for innovative and practical solutions tailored to specific needs and constraints.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those with basic design knowledge who want to dive deeper into creative methods focused on configuring objects and spaces.
You’ll learn how to analyze, break down, and modularize objects, turn constraints into creative opportunities, and apply configurative principles to design innovative, functional, and adaptable products for various users and contexts.
You only need basic sketching supplies (paper, pencil), internet access, and an open mind to explore design concepts and methods. No advanced tools required.
Configurative sketching is used to visually explore ideas, analyze object components, and experiment with alternative configurations through quick, creative sketches.
Utility is the practical benefit an object provides; functionality is its ability to perform specific tasks; multi-functionality means an object can serve multiple uses or purposes.
The course teaches you to see limitations as chances for innovation, examining each restriction and turning it into a starting point for new, functional solutions.
Todo el curso es un pequeño pero interesante aporte.
Buen curso para quienes estan iniciando en Diseño Industrial. Buen tema para introducirte en el diseño de productos.
Un buen acercamiento al diseño de producto que proporciona herramientas y capacita a los estudiantes a ser originales en sus creaciones.
good course
It's very dry plus there is no practical skill taught to be used in this course.