About
D3PO: Dimension 3 – Printed puzzles for new therapeutic Opportunities, it’s a project supported by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ programme, Key Action 2 – Cooperation partnerships in adult education.
The project D3PO aims to create an inclusive learning process based on playable mechanics through 3D printable puzzles.
Use traditional cognitive development mechanics (puzzles) with a modern narrative-based approach (like escape rooms), which can be distributed to the general public in an economical and safe way (3D printing) and that allow the acquisition of competences such as teamwork, creativity or lateral thinking, extremely useful in the work environment, while promoting inclusivity, tolerance and the value of the individual as a fundamental pillar of the society of the future.
It lasts 24 months 01/02/22 – 01/02/2024
Objectives
- To study and offer a methodology to help heal
the body using the mind and help the mind
using the body. - To design innovative practices in the field of
adult education by developing a methodology
that will allow the acquisition of key
competencies for the labour market. - To improve the quality of life of our target group
using non-formal education methodologies.
activities
- Two courses on how to evaluate, design and implement puzzles.
- Acquiring the technical skills to utilize a software tool to create the models that will be printed in 3D.
- A training how to design and print specific solutions for puzzles.
- A testing phase will be carried out, where the consortium will offer the puzzles created and printed to the target groups.
results
3D PUZZLES TOOLKIT
The design of a collection of 3D printable puzzles and a professional manual where the reader can learn how to assemble the puzzle, solve it and put it back together.
*PLEASE NOTE for each exercise you will find inside: One exercise guide in English, Italian, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese. The renders, the STL files and photos of the 3D printed puzzles.
PROFESSIONAL USER MANUAL
The Professional User Manual is a support document that will help the facilitators and users involved in this project to use the puzzles developed.
METHODOLOGY OF 3D PRINTED PUZZLES APPLIED TO PHYSICAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING
A new methodology to help people develop soft skills in teams and/or improving their physical/psychological well-being based on 3D printed puzzles with narrative.
NEWS
The Success of the D3PO Project in Creating Inclusive Learning with 3D-Printable Puzzle
Consortium is pleased to announce the successful culmination of the D3PO project consortium's efforts, reaching completion by the end of January 2023 and yielding numerous achievements. Initiated in spring 2022, the project commenced with comprehensive training for partner staff in Additive Manufacturing (3D modeling) techniques and related aspects concerning the…
Unlocking Innovation: Greek Multiplier Event Shines Spotlight on Gamification, 3D Printing, and Therapeutic Technologies
The multiplier event organized by IDEC SA on January 14th, 2024, at the MENSA headquarters in Athens, Greece, proved to be a resounding success. With a focus on key themes such as gamification in education, practical exercises on gamification, an introduction to 3D printing, and an in-depth exploration of the…
Spanish Event to present D3PO’s objectives and results!
The Spanish multiplier event of the D3PO project, financed by the Erasmus Plus programme, took place on 12 December at the Emilio Ferrari Institute (Valladolid) and around 70 attendants gathered in that event. Among the participants there were students of the training cycle of Social Integration participated in the celebration…
The Multiplier events were held in Portugal
On November 29, 2023, the multiplier event of the D3PO Project took place in Portugal. The session was held at the Arrifana School District, with students from a VET course of Youth Technician. During this session, future professionals had the opportunity to learn about the stages of development of the…
Let’s find a way out with 3D puzzles!
On January 15th, CEIPES ETS successfully organized the Multiplier Event for the D3PO project (2021-1-ES01-KA220-ADU-000035313). The event, held together with the participation of AISA association in Palermo, with young adults who study human needs and functionality through modern design, ergonomics and physiological needs. The event started with an informative overview…
A new methodology to help heal the body using the mind and help the mind using the body
D3PO - Dimension 3 Printed puzzles for new therapeutic Opportunities - is a project supported by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ programme, Key Action 2 – Cooperation partnerships in adult education. D3PO is an inclusive learning project based on playable mechanics through 3D printable puzzles. The idea was born as a result…
The D3PO piloting in Greece
IDEC S.A. introduced two captivating puzzles named "Flying the Flag" and "The Exit Within" which we pilot tested during May, June, and July of 2023 with more than 20 persons taking part in it! Both puzzles target individuals with learning disabilities. "Flying the Flag" takes the form of a cryptex,…
In Spain for the finalisation of the project
On 13 and 14 December 2023, the last meeting of the D3PO project partners, hosted by the ASPAYM organisation, took place in Valladolid, Spain. The partners from italy, spain, portugal and Greece met to finalise the project results. During the meeting, the partners discussed the administrative parts of the project and the…
Professional User Manual is ready!
D3PO: Dimension 3 – Printed puzzles for new therapeutic Opportunities, it’s a project supported by the European Commission through the Erasmus+ programme, Key Action 2 – Cooperation partnerships in adult education. The project D3PO aims to create an inclusive learning process based on playable mechanics through 3D printable puzzles. Use…
3D puzzles tested in Italy!
In Italy, the D3PO project puzzles were tested between October and November 2023 with about 25 adults of different backgrounds and ages, specific learning disorders is what made them in the same level. CEIPES ETS, selected 25 adults to test some of the puzzles developed by the D3PO project partnership.…
CETEM tests D3PO project puzzles with senior citizens and cancer patients
During the first half of October, CETEM held two workshops to test the D3PO project puzzles with two of its target groups. On October 11th, the first workshop was held with a group of 31 people at the "Las Herratillas" senior citizens' center. The participants had the opportunity to test…
ASPAYM CyL is currently working in the testing phase of the projectD3PO
ASPAYM CyL is carrying out testing of the D3PO project throughout different stages during the months of September and October. The place chosen for the tests has been the Neurological Rehabilitation Unit -ICTIA, due to its extensive experience in the treatment of neurological damage. In the first stage, reduced preliminary…
Testing 3D puzzles in Portugal!
In Portugal, the puzzles of the D3PO project were tested between September and October 2023 with about 65 elderly, aged between 60 and 100 years old. The sessions took place in different places: in 3 "Senior clubs", in which people over 60 years old perform weekly social activities; and in…
Partners met for presenting the printed puzzles for new therapeutic Opportunities
On the 3rd and 4th of May 2023, the 1st Transnational Project Meeting of D3PO project took place in Santa Maria de Feria, Portugal, hosted by Rosto Solidario partner. After the last meeting last November for training on 3D modelling, the partners met on 3 and 4 May this month with…
10 puzzles have been set up!
The D3PO project partners have been immersed for weeks in finalizing the design of their respective puzzles and in 3D-printing the first batches to check that everything works correctly. Each of the puzzles will be aimed at a specific group with specific needs, but can also be applied to other…
New training for “Dimension 3 – Printed puzzles for new therapeutic Opportunities”
Starting on the 14th of November 2022 the consortium of the D3PO project (2021-1-ES01-KA220-ADU-000035313), Erasmus+ KA202, met in Yecla, Spain for the Second Learning Training Teaching Activity with the main objective of better understand 3D modelling and to achieve the necessary skills of 3D printing. It will be very useful once all…
The Training Activity for 3D printers and 3D modelling
On 18th of July 2022 the consortium of the D3PO project (2021-1-ES01-KA220-ADU-000035313), Erasmus+ KA202, met in Palermo for the First Learning Training Teaching Activity with the main objective of better understanding 3D modelling and 3D printing technology. The first appointments with consortium partners, from Spain, Greece and Portugal, focused on the introduction of the…
Starts the project for new therapeutic opportunities
On the 20th and 21st of April 2022, the kick-off meeting (KOM) of D3PO: Dimension 3 – Printed puzzles for new therapeutic Opportunities project took place in Piraeus (Greece) and the consortium partner has been hosted by IDEC. The Kick-off meeting was a fantastic moment were all partners (Italy, Spain, Portugal and…
partners
