The Amplified quality of 'Protovation' is defined as fearless innovation in carried out in rapid, iterative cycles. Peter Ford, Head of Commercial Design at De Montfort University, lead a highly energetic workshop where the participants were asked to think about form versus function. Prior to the session the group had been asked to bring along scissors, sellotape, cardboard and string, and after a brief talk on design and product research the tables were moved apart in preparation for a practical task set by Peter. The participants were then asked to work in small teams and build a bridge between the tables in around 15 minutes. The objective was to use rapid innovation and to incorporate both form and functionality into the model. The best bridge would need to achieve good design and be able to hold the weight of a brick. Every single design supported at least one brick, whilst some supported three. They then voted for the best design and the winning group were awarded the grand prize of a bag of toffees. Interestingly, the winning design (by Simon, Ken and Nduka) used no cardboard. More designs.
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