This open access book offers a host of theoretical knowledge at the basis of new EM&Ts (namely, Interactive Connected Smart Materials, Wearables (ICS), Nanomaterials, Advanced Growing Materials, and Experimental Wood-Based Materials), as communicated through the unique design teaching method developed within the context of the European Project DATEMATS, a result of the creative workshops held by the four higher education institutions that were partners in the project, stressing the pros and cons of the method and offering ideas for further development and improvement. The modern age requires its own innovations in regards to both social and industrial progress, innovations made possible by Emerging Materials and Technologies (EM&Ts). Frameworks for designing both with and for the new materials are presented, educating designers about the opportunities offered by EM&Ts and how to take advantage of them. At the same time, the book explains how the method developed through the knowledge generated at research centers and universities can be communicated to companies across various industries that stand to gain from it, linking the assorted stakeholders, and includes a final chapter based on feedback from both students and business professionals as to the benefits of academic/industrial cooperation.
This is an open access book.
Author(s): Venere Ferraro, Pirjo Kääriäinen, Paz Morer-Camo, Anke Pasold
Series: Research for Development
Publisher: Springer-FPM
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 236
City: Milan
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About This Book
Introducing Emerging Materials and technologies (EM&Ts) areas and their theoretical framework
Contents
Editors and Contributors
The DATEMATS Project: Methods, Tools and Frames
Designing with and for Emerging Materials: Framework, Tools, and Context of a Unique Design Method
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Literature Review
3 Theoretical Findings
4 Collaborative Workshop
5 Results: The Unique Design Method
6 The Teaching Method
7 Discussion
8 Conclusions and Further Development
References
How Do We Approach and Involve Companies in Design Fields? Lessons Learned from Surveys and Participative Workshops
1 Results of a Survey Submitted to More Than One Hundred Companies
2 Results from a Qualitative Analysis Done with the Academia to Identify Their Preferred Channels to Transfer Results and Knowledge
3 Best Practices in Knowledge Transfer Methods
4 Conclusions
5 Company Manifesto: An Engaging Way to Enhance and Support the Collaboration Between Academia and the Industrial Sector
5.1 Format Identification and Implementation
5.2 Implications of the Manifesto’s Results During the Project Implementation and Beyond
A Supporting Tool to Design with and for EM&Ts: The Materials Toolkit
1 Introduction
2 DATEMATS EM&Ts Transfer Toolkits—First Version
2.1 Phase 01: Material Scouting
2.2 Phase 02: Collecting the Information
2.3 Phase 03: Conceptualising the EM&TS Toolkit
2.4 Phase 04: Prototyping and Production of the EM&TS Toolkit Version 1
2.5 Phase 05: Evaluation and Handing Over
3 DATEMATS EM&Ts Transfer Toolkits—Final Version
3.1 Phase 06: Revision and Update of Datasheets, Creation of DATEMATS Mood Boards and Glossary (Final Version)
3.2 Phase 07: Box Layout (Final Version)
3.3 Phase 08: Production Result of the EM&TS Toolkit’s (Final Version)
4 Final Remarks on the EM&Ts Transfer Toolkit Process
References
Transferring Knowledge from Academia to the Companies: A New Method
1 Literature Review for Knowledge Transfer
2 Guide Overview
2.1 Promotional Part
2.2 Learning Part
2.3 Applying Part
2.4 Guide: Time Structure and Validation
3 Knowledge Transfer Labs: Guide Evaluation
4 Conclusions
References
Field Studies: From Ideation to Applications
Applying DATEMATS Methods and Tools to Nanomaterials: A Design Challenge by the Company Antolin
1 Introduction: A Look into the Binary Relationship Between Problems and Solutions
2 Language and Communication
3 Educational Process
4 Toolkits
5 Nanomaterial Disclosure
6 Team Forming
7 From Knowledge into Creativity Through Language
8 Results
9 Conclusions
References
Applying the DATEMATS Method and Tools to Wearable ICS Materials: A Dialogue Between E-textiles and Active Lighting Technologies for Caring and Well-Being
1 Theoretical Background: ICS Materials and Their Implication in Design and Learning
2 The Workshop “Designing with ICS Materials: A Dialogue Between E-textiles and Active Lighting Technologies”—Objectives and Structure
3 The Results: Six Smart Wearable Artefacts for Safety, Care, and Well-Being
3.1 LIGHTCARE: A Smart Garment for Elderly Care
3.2 U-EMOTIONS: An Emotional Exploration Aid for Children
3.3 SENSE-E WORKPANTS: Tech-Wear for Repetitive Strain Injuries Prevention
3.4 CAREN: A Wearable Monitoring System for Hospitals
3.5 JACKTIVE: A Sportive Jacket to Alert for Panic Attacks
3.6 ADRENALIGHT: A Smart Garment for Shared Adrenaline Experiences
4 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Applying DATEMATS Methods and Tools to Advanced Growing Materials: Ideating Material Value Streams Through Symbiotic Growth of Production Residues and Microbes
1 Advanced Growing Materials as an EM&T within DATEMATS
2 The Interdisciplinary Design Challenge on Advanced Growing Materials
3 Material Design Lab as a setting
4 Shaping the Design Challenge
5 Creating the Design Challenge’s Schedule
5.1 DAY 0—Intro and Practical Information
5.2 DAY 1—Understanding the EM&T(s)
5.3 DAY 2—Putting the EM&T(s) into Context
5.4 DAY 3—The EM&T(s) as Concepts
5.5 DAY 4—The Challenge’s Concept
5.6 Day 5—Presentation
6 Working with DATEMATS Logical Framework
6.1 Understanding
6.2 Exploring/Shaping
6.3 Applying
6.4 Understanding, Exploring/Shaping, and Applying—The Phases Combined
7 Supporting through Design Pills
8 Five Diverse Answers to One Brief
9 The Students’ Evaluations
10 Overall Reflections
References
Applying DATEMATS Methods and Tools to Experimental Wood-Based Materials: Materiality in an Ideation Process
1 Introduction
2 Collaborative Design Ideation
3 Materiality in Design
4 Overview of the Workshop of Experimental Wood-Based Materials and Student Projects
4.1 Workshop Description
4.2 Learning Environment
5 Summary of Student Projects
6 Materiality in One Team’s Process
7 Method
7.1 Participants
7.2 Data Collection and Data Analysis Methods
8 Results
8.1 Towards Framing the Given Design Task
8.2 Ideating with Materials
8.3 Refining the Idea and Finalizing the Concept
9 Conclusions
References
Critical Reflection on the Learning Process: Envisioning Future Development
The Method Applied to the Four Areas: Pros and Cons
Nano Materials
ICS Materials
Experimental Wood-Based Materials
Advanced Growing Materials
General Consideration and Further Development
Glossary
Aim and Methodology of the Glossary
Emerging Materials, Manufacturing, and Design Processes
Advanced Growing Materials
Bio-Based Materials
Biodesign
Biofabrication
Biomimicry
Composite
Designing with Materials
Design Thinking
Digital Manufacturing
DIY Materials
Double Diamond
Emerging Materials and Technologies
Experimental Wood-Based Materials
Expressive-Sensory Qualities of Materials
Fab Labs
Holistic Design
ICS Materials
Material-Driven Design
Materials Experience
Material Characterization
Material Families
Materials Library
Material Selection
Nanomaterials
Process
Speculative Design
Tinkering
Technology Transference
User-Centred Design Approach
Wearable Technologies
Sustainability
Biodegradability
Carbon Footprint
Circular Economy
Cleaner Production
Composting
Cradle to Cradle
Dematerialization
Design for Sustainability
E-Waste
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Recyclability
Recycled Pre-Consumer Waste
Renewable Content
Recovered Material
Recycled Post-Consumer Waste
Sustainable Materials
Zero Waste
Smartness
Electrorheological
Piezoelectric
Phase Change Material (PCM)
Photocatalytic
Photochromic
Photoluminescent
Shape Memory
Thermochromic
Thermoelectric
Appendix Workshop Posters
