Materials101

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Portfolio Project | B.Tech Sophomore | Product Management

Timeline: 2 weeks | Role: Product Manager & UX Designer


1. Background & Context

Engineering students frequently struggle to choose appropriate materials for physical objects they are building (e.g., frames, casings, heat sinks). While academic resources explain material properties, they do not support decision-making in real-world contexts.

Most students rely on:

This process is time-consuming and still leaves users uncertain about trade-offs such as cost, weight, durability, and manufacturability.


2. Problem Statement

Students spend hours researching materials for each project component, yet lack confidence in their final choices.

Key Issues