Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

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A course by Matteo Pellegrino , Artist and Designer

Artist and Designer. Milán, Italy.
Joined September 2021
95% positive reviews (21)
1,242 students
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About the final project for: Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

“During the lessons I taught you all the secrets to create a coffee table with polyurethane foam, now it's your turn! Follow these basic steps to complete your project. Don't just copy my example, but experiment and invent something new. • Create the sketch of the table you are going to make.

• Create the model to study the proportions and colors of your object.
• Prepare your workspace and check all tools.
• Prepare the mold for the parts of your coffee table and line them with masking tape.
• Mix the polyurethane foam and control its expansion to create the feet of your coffee table.
• Create the top of your coffee table and insert the feet to create a single body.
• Take your coffee table out of its mold.
• Refine small imperfections.
Here, your coffee table is ready!
Now share your project on the forum! Show everyone both the final result and the processing steps, documenting each step with an image and describing what you did with a brief explanation. As soon as possible, I will be happy to comment on your work. Look at the projects of colleagues and encourage them by commenting on what they have shared: do not miss the precious opportunity to interact with the creative community. Thanks again for making this journey with me!”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final project Here we are at the last video of this course. I am very happy that you have chosen to create a work with expanded polyurethane foam. So get ready for creative challenges that polyurethane will ask you to tackle. Our final project consists of a coffee table, a simple object, but of great effect, that will enrich your home and your material processing skills. At first, I showed you how two-component polyurethane foam works. To get the solid and light material we are talking about, in fact, it will be necessary to mix two liquid components together. The resulting chemical reactio...”

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Course summary for: Product Design with Polyurethane Foam

  • Level: Beginner
  • 95% positive reviews (21)
  • 1242 students
  • 4 units
  • 11 lessons (1h 33m)
  • 2 downloads
  • Category

    Craft
  • Areas

    Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Decoration, Interior Design

Matteo Pellegrino

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.


  • 95% positive reviews (21)
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  • 11 lessons (1h 33m)
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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 (21)
  • 1,242 students