Study Models and Mockups: Foam study models and mock-ups are a relatively fast and low cost way to present a design concept in 3D form. They can be used to run several quick iterations of overall product concepts, handle forms, and component layouts.

Study models allow team members and managers to see a product concept at full scale, and they provide another level of detail beyond the concept sketches, 2D renderings, and preliminary computer (CAD) layouts.