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This new work item proposal addresses one of the AMSC roadmap gaps on process-specific design guides. In the case of VPP and AM in general, design and manufacturing engineers only have a limited pool of experience. Without the limitations associated with conventional processes, the use of VPP offers designers and manufacturers a high degree of freedom and this requires an understanding about the possibilities and limitations of the process. The proposed guide provides support to technology users, such as design and production engineers, when designing parts that need to be manufactured by means of VPP. It will help practitioners to explore the benefits of VPP processes and to recognize the process-related limitations when designing parts.