La historia y el Diseño Industrial en la Universidad Rafael Landívar. Breve descripción de la génesis, la investigación y la apertura hacia la tecnología de impresión 3D

Abstract

In 1987, the then rector of the Rafael Landívar University (URL), Luis Manresa Formosa, S. J., directed the formulation and opening of the Industrial Design career, with an orientation towards strengthening the artisanal and agricultural sectors of Guatemala. Then in 2000, an opportunity presents itself to take a step towards design research, opening the doors of the Institute for Research and Higher Studies in Architecture and Design (INDIS).

This article presents the evolution of the landivarian academy, from its interest in the artisanal and agricultural sector (vocation and distinctive mark still present today) formal research and its evolution hand in hand with the new digital manufacturing technologies. The URL to expand and generate a greater impact, has been implemented by INDIS the “Center for Research, Training and Design in Alternative Technologies (CTA)” in order to strengthen the link between research and academia, promoting access to technology to various sectors and democratize 3D printing technology, bringing the population closer to updated and cutting-edge systems. This is how the INDIS CTA, within the framework of the Vice-Rectory for Research and Projection (VRIP) develops research, training and advocacy projects, in addition to providing printing and advisory services to outsiders for the development of the Guatemalan industry.