Modularity

CULTURA DEL PROGETTO

Prof. Gallico Dalia Studente : Sina Moghanian

This paper discusses the relationship between modularity and design

Definition: Transforming and growing according to the needs of the user is a key characteristic of modular architecture and design.

It's almost like a collaborative process, with the designer creating a system and the consumer implementing it to suit their needs.

Similar to wooden building blocks, the individual units are simple: a square, a rectangle, a tube—a table or chair. In combination the modules become increasingly complex and customizable, changing to fit the situation.Modular design, is a design approach that subdivides a system into smaller parts called modules or skids, that can be independently created and then used in different systems. A modular sys- tem can be characterized by functional partitioning into discrete scalable, reusable modules, rigorous use of welldefined modular interfaces, and making use of industry standards for interfaces.

Besides reduction in cost (due to less customization, and shorter learning time), and flexibility in design, modularity offers other benefits such as augmentation (adding new solution by merely plugging in a new module), and exclu- sion. Examples of modular systems are cars, computers, process systems, solar panels and wind turbines, elevators and modular buildings. Earlier examples include looms, railroad signaling systems, telephone exchanges, pipe or- gans and electric power distribution systems. Computers use modularity to overcome changing customer demands and to make the manufacturing process more adaptive to change (see modular programming).[1] Modular design is an attempt to combine the advantages of standardization (high volume normally equals low manufacturing costs) with those of customization. A downside to modular- ity (and this depends on the extent of modularity) is that low quality modular systems are not optimized for per- formance. This is usually due to the cost of putting up interfaces between modules.

Examples Of Modular Design

Thinking about kinds :

modularity in

GraphicDesign

modular character

modularity in FashionDesign

modularity in

Art & Sculpture

modularity in High-Tech

we need change everything ...

we need move everything ...

the great historical challenge in product design

make in fondazione achille castiglioni

ITALIAN BLOG ;

joe colombo

Year 1966 Tipology Domestic furniture Client B&B Italia Spa Mario bellini

year: 2000 designer: Alberto Meda + Paolo Rizzatto company: Kartell

"Estrual" Modular bookshelves made by estrude aluminium profiles, 1981

by Angelo Mangiarotti

Gianfranco Frattini

Anna Casatelli Ferrieri’s innovative design helped propel the Componibili into one of Kartell’s best sellers.

The modern plastic furniture modules can meet various functionl needs in mulitple rooms in the hme.

Flexible, functional and practical, Componibili is one of the oldest Kartell designs.

*easily moved *freedom to install the pieces to fit their aesthetic and operative desires. *customize the space *stand alone or be stacked in any configuration. *gives users the ability to change the workspace to fit specific needs *quickly changed according to the amount of privacy desired *creating a multifaceted and highly functional work station. *changeable *Easily interchangeable pieces

At the end ; These examples of modular furniture provide a brief overview of different ways designers and architects are thinking about functionality. The world around us is changing quickly, why shouldn't our furniture and houses give us the ability to change as well? sina moghanian