Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

A course by Matteo Pellegrino , Artist and Designer

Artist and Designer. Milán, Italy.
Joined September 2021

Learn to build objects and furniture using two-part polyurethane foam, from the initial design to demolding

95% positive reviews (19)
1,070 students
Audio: Italian
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Learn to build objects and furniture using two-part polyurethane foam, from the initial design to demolding

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.

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What will you learn in this online course?

11 lessons & 11 downloads

The Polyurethane Foam
4 minutes, 36 seconds
Materials, Tools and Safety
4 minutes, 30 seconds
Tests with the Material
6 minutes, 35 seconds
How to Pour the Foam
8 minutes, 51 seconds
  • 95% positive reviews (19)
  • 1,070 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.


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Matteo Pellegrino

A course by Matteo Pellegrino

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Artist and Designer

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

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Working with polyurethane

    • The Polyurethane Foam
    • Materials, Tools and Safety
    • Sketch, Model and Paper Pattern 1
    • Sketch, Model and Paper Pattern 2
    • Tests with the Material
  • U3

    The coffee table

    • How to Pour the Foam
    • The Foaming: The Table Legs
    • The Foaming: The Base
  • U4

    Refine the coffee table

    • Demolition of the Mold and Finishing
  • FP

    Final project

    • Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

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Product Design with Polyurethane Foam. Craft course by Matteo Pellegrino

Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

A course by Matteo Pellegrino
Artist and Designer. Milán, Italy.
Joined September 2021
  • 95% positive reviews (19)
  • 1,070 students