Product Design with Polyurethane Foam
A course by Matteo Pellegrino , Artist and Designer
Joined September 2021
Learn to build objects and furniture using two-part polyurethane foam, from the initial design to demolding
Learn to build objects and furniture using two-part polyurethane foam, from the initial design to demolding
Joined September 2021
Design, like language, is a form of communication, and the materials involved are the words we choose to convey meaning. While many stick to the tried-and-true, artist and product designer Matteo Pellegrino explores the unconventional, using polyurethane foam to shape his ideas into functional objects and original products. What he loves most is its unpredictable nature, as it adds a touch of spontaneity to every new project. In this online course, learn how to make a coffee table using two-part polyurethane foam alongside Matteo,
who has collaborated with design experts such as Gaetano Pesce and Alessandro Mendini, as well as with brands like Gufram and Corsi Design Factory. He teaches you how to create decor with expanding foam step by step, from the initial concept to demolding your finished piece. Experiment with a new material and bring colorful, charismatic designs to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 11 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (19)
- 1,039 students
- 11 lessons (1h 33m)
- 11 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and create a coffee table for your home.
Who is this online course for?
Designers, makers, and anyone who wants to learn how to make objects using polyurethane foam.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of how to build a wooden mold are recommended, but not essential.
In terms of materials, you need pencils, paper, a tape measure, a ruler, a cutter, tape, two-part polyurethane foam, palette knives, glasses, a digital scale, and paint pigments, as well as safety equipment and cleaning supplies that your teacher will specify during the course. You also need wood, screws, and a screwdriver to build the molds, or you could have them made by a professional woodworker.
Basic notions of how to build a wooden mold are recommended, but not essential.
Reviews
A course by Matteo Pellegrino
Matteo Pellegrino is a product designer and artist. After studying design at the Politecnico di Milano, he had the opportunity to work alongside renowned industry professionals like Gaetano Pesce and Alessandro Mendini.
Through his career, he's collaborated with Gufram, Cappellini, and Corsi Design Factory. He currently designs and produces one-of-a-kind objects and functional sculptures for galleries, businesses, and professional studios.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Working with polyurethane
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The Polyurethane Foam
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Materials, Tools and Safety
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Sketch, Model and Paper Pattern 1
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Sketch, Model and Paper Pattern 2
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Tests with the Material
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U3
The coffee table
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How to Pour the Foam
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The Foaming: The Table Legs
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The Foaming: The Base
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U4
Refine the coffee table
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Demolition of the Mold and Finishing
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FP
Final project
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Product Design with Polyurethane Foam
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mikkesiller
Interesante el curso para tener una noción de como trabajar con este material, me hubiera gustado que se explicara mas a detalle las cantidades de material que se utiliza dependiendo del tamaño y figura de diferentes moldes. Pero en general un buen curso para conocer este material.
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sanchezmanuel_cocina
Resulta muy útil aprender a usar la espuma de poliuretano de dos componentes.
Mu hubiera gustado ver cómo emplear otros tipos de desmoldeantes
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drfll.33
Excelente , muy profesional y de fácil aplicación.
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vicente_villar
Para comenzar a interesarse por las nuevas opciones de la espuma de P. esta muy bien. personalmente me abrió varios caminos para seguir trabajando con ella
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standardform
Cierto que el curso es bueno pero le falta ir mas a fondo con relacion al tipo y el nombre de los componentes que usa ya que los componentes A y B no se consiguen en todos los paises. Deberia de explicar mas ese detalle en alguna parte del curso.
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