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From methodological stages to product development, the application of construction practices may be oriented for the manufacturing of models, prototypes and scale models. Upon the evolution of design tools and the continuous need for innovation, laboratories and workshops that address equipment technological infrastructures and support staff are increasingly needed. This framework aims to assist the pedagogical practice guided by the integration of virtual project and its physical analysis. In this sense, this work presents a case study in which a device used for water filtration for human consumption was developed. For this purpose, the construction of a structural model that integrated laser-cutting technologies, 3D printing and manual manufacturing processes was performed. Analyzing, reflecting and validating the principles and project parameters to be applied in the final design was the focus of this practice. The result of this pedagogical practice points to the importance of the integration of technological processes with manual practices, thus providing a continuous and dynamic flow of learning-oriented constructive resolution of functional problems.