Modeling & Prototyping
Model-making is a critical and integrated component of the product design process at Carelli Design. We maintain a fully equipped, on-site model-making workshop and collaborate with a network of specialized external partners to meet specific project requirements.
Models serve as essential tools for visual evaluation, functional testing, and the assessment of ergonomic integrity—ensuring that design concepts are both practical and aligned with user expectations before entering production.
Types of Models We Create
Rapid Prototyping: Using technologies such as SLA, SLS, and CNC, we generate highly accurate prototypes directly from engineering data. Once produced, components are often hand-finished to meet the visual or functional standards required for the model's intended purpose.
Ergonomic Models & Full-Scale Assemblies: These range in size from handheld devices (like a computer mouse) to full-sized vehicles. In many cases, full-scale models are the only effective way to assess public interaction and user engagement with the proposed design.
Visually Accurate Models: Typically non-functional or partially functional, these models capture all visual and aesthetic aspects of the final product with such realism that they are often indistinguishable from production units. They are ideal for research analysis, focus groups, marketing validation, and early-stage photography.
Scale Models: When full-size builds are impractical due to time or cost, we employ reduced-scale models (e.g., 1:2 or 1:5) as effective mid-development checkpoints. These models are easier to replicate, transport, and present—without sacrificing design fidelity.
Working Prototypes: Used when physical interaction and user testing are critical, working prototypes—though often visually basic—accurately simulate product functionality and provide invaluable insight into user adaptation, physical performance, and overall product viability.
Interdisciplinary Units
Strategic Solutions
Product Design
Interaction Design
Interactive Media
Artificial Intelligence
Communication
Engineering
Model & Prototyping
Manufacturing
CAD/CG/AI Modeling
The Innovation Process
The Process of Innovation
Our Objective
Our Approach
Strategic Design Process
Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Global Research
Ergonomics
Design Research
