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Contemporary technological and productive transformations with the emergence of smart materials and technologies are changing the way of thinking and designing objects. Because technology is one of the major drivers of the transformation of our life and society, here and now—in the computational era—designers must deal with the transition from conventional materials to smart materials in order to improve the qualities of the next generation of products, implementing user experiences.
Introduction
Materials that Move
Motion in Nature and Biomimetic Approaches
Manufacturing and Processes
Designing with Kinetic Materials
Interaction Design with Kinetic Materials
Applications of Kinetic Materials
Case Studies