Through this page you can download the Design Manuals that are part of the Determinator Box, or download the worksheets to carry out the user-centred characterisations yourself. They are available both in English and in Dutch.

Design From Recycling Manual

This publication helps you to:

  • Understand the process of material characterisation, both on technical and user-centred levels;
  • Obtain knowledge of the material driven design process;
  • Learn how to formulate a materials experience vision for other new materials, preferably recyclates.

Design From Recycling_Manual_English booklet (pdf - 11.816 Kb)

Design From Recycling_Manual_Dutch booklet (pdf - 12.225 Kb)

Design Experience MPO

This publication helps you to:

  • Understand the technical properties of recycled MPOs;
  • Understand the perception of potential users about the recyclate;
  • Read more about material tinkering from a design perspective;
  • Understand the materials experience visions (branding) of the material;
  • Get an overview of potential product applications;

And is therefore highly suitable for designers seeking design experience with these MPO materials.

Design Experience_MPO_English booklet (pdf - 28.800 kb)

Design Experience_MPO_Dutch booklet (pdf - 29.077 kb)

Design Experience rABS

This publication helps you to:

  • Understand the technical properties of recycled ABS;
  • Understand the perception of potential users about the recyclate;
  • Read more about material tinkering from a design perspective;
  • Understand the materials experience visions (branding) of the material;
  • Get an overview of potential product applications;

And is therefore highly suitable for designers seeking design experience with this rABS material.

Design Experience_rABS_English booklet (18.558 Kb)

Design Experience_rABS_Dutch booklet (18.516 Kb)

Fill-in worksheets

Through the following links you can download the fill-in worksheets to execute a sensorial or interpretative characterisation yourself with up to five different materials.