Impressão 3D aliada à reutilização de objetos para fabricação de brinquedos pedagógicos

Abstract

This study aims to apply the technology of 3D printing – which is in constant development and improvement – to make parts for assembly toys, combining it to the reuse of products that would usually be discarded. The project development was made through the Design Thinking methodology. This methodology basically goes through the following fases: first, the project synthesis, in which a review of the final user is made, searching for his needs and how he behaves. After the synthesis, we have the ideation fase, in which alternatives for the project are generated, always with the participation of the final user. After, we have the project prototyping fase, in which tests are made, and also a feedback with the final users, with the aim of validating the product or service, and check if it is according with the final user needs and desires. After going through all these fases, and based on the results, it was possible to review and approve the product with future users, through testes and finding modifications and improvements in order to distribute and use the product properly.