How to plan a simple material comparison for a design project
Start with one question, such as which surface is easier to clean or which fabric sample drapes better for a particular use. Identify the samples, use the same dimensions and method, and record the conditions. Photograph each sample beside a scale reference and note what you observed before drawing a conclusion.
Keep the test appropriate to your training and facilities. A classroom comparison can help choose a direction, but it is not a substitute for accredited testing, safety review or product certification. State what the test did not measure. Avoid conclusions about strength, fire performance, hygiene or environmental benefit unless the right method and qualified review support them.
Use this kind of record to explain your decision to a user or team. The University of Nairobi’s Product/Industrial Design description includes material and production knowledge as part of design. Explore KENCID’s Product Design course and Materials Innovation & Product Development to connect design choices with material evidence.
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