TEMPLATES FOR CONSUMER USE IN DESIGNING CUSTOMISED PRODUCTS

摘要

This research proposes a new design system for consumers who would use thernproduct to run an easy-to-operate design and selection tool by themselves instead ofrnconventional Computer Aided Design (CAD). In terms of manufacturing the product, severalrnstudies focus on involving the consumer as much and as early as possible. However, recentrndevelopments of Additive Layer Manufacturing (ALM) technologies have led to a renewedrninterest in allowing the consumers to develop customised products. As a result,rnmanufacturing is being brought closer to consumers. This paper would simplify the CADrnstages by utilising design templates for consumer use in customising additive layerrnmanufactured products.