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Early studies in the field of computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) focused on the effects of digital media on the thought processes of designers; however, research has recently shifted to issues of parametric design and building information modeling (BIM). The objective of this study was to compare the parametric design process with BIM to conventional CAD/CAM without BIM in the development of free-form designs. The result proposes some observational phenomena of comparing the two very common methods of the digital design and fabrication in today's digital era, as a reference for the design practice.

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Abstract. There are various technology products or IT services which can support elderly at home. However, most of them are designed without considering the individual preferences, needs and situations of elderly people. This study attempt to explore the concepts of elderly product design based on the theory of Emotional Design and aims at exploring solutions on how to meet the needs of the elderly through more humanistic aspects: "attractive" and "customized" technology products. Consequently, this study proposes the 3D printed "personalized" interactive flowerpot design for the elderly, called WATERS.

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