"From Static to Dynamic” Rethinking Product Design with 4D Printing

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Faculty of Applied Arts, Helwan University, Cairo , Egypt School of Humanities & Creative Arts , University of Hertfordshire , Cairo , Egypt

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4D printing, an emerging extension of 3D printing technology, introduces the dynamic possibility of creating objects that change over time in response to external stimuli. This innovative process opens new avenues for product design, offering unprecedented flexibility in creating adaptive, self-assembling, or self-repairing products. As such, 4D printing holds significant potential in transforming industries like consumer goods, healthcare, and architecture. However, to fully exploit this potential, designers must develop novel creative tools and methodologies that bridge the gap between traditional product design and the complexities of responsive materials and systems. This research investigates the intersection of 4D printing and product design, exploring how creative tools can be enhanced or redefined to accommodate the complexities of designing for changeable, interactive objects. The central research question guiding this study is: How can creative design tools be adapted or developed to effectively incorporate 4D printing technologies in the design process, ensuring functional and aesthetic integrity in dynamic products?
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4D printing, Product design, Dynamic structures, Responsive technology, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Smart materials.

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Arab International Journal of Digital Art and Design
Volume 4, Issue 0 - Serial Number 2
Part 2 - Papers in English. "Special Issue of the Research papers of the International Conference: Green Design and Smart Cities"
March 2025
Pages 409-432

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