STORAGE monica madelaine santa 9-2
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dt 9
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2012
PROJECT BRIEF Unit Q: Is storage space a problem in our day-to-day lives?
Task: find a need for storage Specifications & Limitations Your storage device must hold a piec e of media. It must be made from wood / metal / plastic You must use an accepted technique for joining the corners of your device. Must be no bigger than 250x250x250m
m give or
take.
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Documented Evidence Your documented evidence is like a diar
y. You
start it when you first start making you
r design
and it doesn't end till you have finished
making
your product. Takes lots of photos, ma ke notes on any modification and add sketches and diagrams.
INVESTIGATION
PROJECT DETAILS Situation: My client, Elena Lie, is a music listener, gamer and movie enthusiast. She owns many DVDs, games and music CDs but does not have an efficient storage system. Client: Elena Lie Task: I am going to follow the design cycle and create a storage box that will hold all of my client’s CDs. Unit Question: Is storage space a problem in our day-to-day lives?
AOI: Human Ingenuity
CLIENT INTERVIEW Do you own a lot of CDs? Yes. I’ve been keeping most of them since my childhood.
Do you have any specific materials in mind? As long as the material is good quality and durable, I will be fine with it.
Where are you currently putting all your CDs? I’ve been hoarding all my CDs in my closet. My flat is quite small so I
What is a good size for you?
don’t have a lot of room for them. Some I just shove in storage boxes
I don’t want anything too large. I’m only going to put my most
under my bed.
precious CDs there. It should be relatively light - something I can carry easily but it doesn’t have to be so small it can fit in my handbag or
How organized is your flat? Are you planning on tidying it up?
anything.
My flat’s a mess. I’m planning on throwing away some of my old CDs but the place is just too unorganized to do anything productive.
What’s the most important aspect of the product to you? It’s important that I can insert/remove the discs easily. I want to be
What do you need the storage device for mostly?
able to use it efficiently and also be able to see which CDs I am taking
I really need a storage device to hold all my favorite CDs. I have about
out. It needs to help me become more organized and it has to be
10 or so that I use more than others. I would like the storage device to
effective. I don’t want to end up with CDs scattered all over my flat
hold those CDs because it’s tiring scrambling around the apartment
again.
looking for them. I need the storage to give me more accessibility to my favorite media and also to make room for new CDs.
Anything else? Yes, the device should not scratch or damage my CDs.
What color/theme would you like your storage device to be? The colors don’t really matter to me and I don’t really care about the
How much are you willing to pay?
theme. Aesthetics don’t matter as much to me as function.
I’m willing to pay $50 at most for this product.
INTERVIEW SUMMARY
My client owns a lot of CDs but is having trouble organizing them. She wants me to design and create a storage device that will help her store her favorite CDs easily. She’s not too concerned about the color, design or theme but she is more concerned about the function. The storage device should be easy for her to insert and remove her CDs and not scratch the covers in the process. The size should be big enough to hold at least 10 CDs and light enough for her to carry around the house. She also wants the product to be durable and high quality. My client is willing to pay $50 at most for the product.
AFFORDABILITY How will I make a high quality product that is also affordable?
HIGH QUALITY How will I make the product high quality?
MATERIALS What materials will I need/use?
FUNCTIONALITY How can I make the product functional (hold lots of space)?
AESTHETICS How will I make the product aesthetically pleasing for my client?
EQUIPMENT What equipments will I need to use?
BRAIN STORM
How big should my product be?
How can I make the product durable and light weight?
How will I make the joints?
Is my product eco-friendly?
SIZE
DURABILITY JOINTS
ENVIRONMENT
SAFETY EFFICIENCY Will my product be completed on time?
Will my product be safe with no sharp edges or wood splinters?
CASE STUDY
This is a very straight forward and practical design that
This is a nice, humorous design which can hold CDs in
This is a sleek and minimal CD holder which has 32
can store your CDs. Its form is like a winding stairway
a shelf-like way. It is made from wood and painted
grooves to insert CDs. It is made entirely of metal and
that is made from metal and plastic. You can adjust
over with black paint. It is made from 3 separate
has a nice smooth, brushed metal texture. This CD
the angle of the individual CD holder to tuck it in or
components - the square, the man’s upper body and
holder is made entirely from one component (a square-
out.The aesthetics is nice but would probably appeal
legs. It has a nice glossy finish as well. There are no
cut sheet of metal) and has a nice, glossy finish. The
more to males because of its compact, tough-looking
joints in the square but its center has been cut out.This
purpose of the product is to store CDs and this
design and dark gray color. The texture of this product
design is ultra portable and can be moved easily. It is
particular CD holder can store and organize up to 32
is smooth with no decoration. It’s made from several
ideal for those who want a minimalist design or like
of your favorite CDs. The aesthetics of this design is
components which gives the design a shape that
quirky furniture. Its purpose is to store CDs This design
simple yet stylish which is attractive to people who
allows the separate CD holders to revolve easily
allows you to organize and hold up to 15 CDs but may
want a simple and elegant CD holder. Its size is not as
around a central axis and allows the user to navigate
be troublesome for removing CDs that have been
portable as the first two but works well because it
their CD collection. It’s purpose is store CDs and this
stored in the middle. It is meant to be placed on a
allows the user to find and place their CDs seamlessly.
CD holder can hold up to 10 CDs. This product is
table or desk, in front of a wall. One of the unique
One of the unique features of this product is that it can
quite light and easy to carry but would ideally remain
features of this product is that you can store CDs of
be mounted on a wall like a photo frame and can be
stationary next to the buyer’s computer desk.
any size.
placed next to your desk or above your TV.
CASE SUMMARY Case Study 1 was a sturdy and practical design that was able to store up to 10 CDs. It was a nice design but would probably take too long to create. Case Study 2 was a funny little CD holder that could hold up to 15 CDs. It had a cute design but its function was impractical as it would take up a lot of time to make the little man and it would be difficult for my client to find her favorite CDs quickly. Case Study 3 had very simple, modern and minimalist design that could store up to 32 CDs. It was great aesthetically but also very practical. It was a easy for my client to place in and take out her CDs and could be made within the time limit. This case study sums up that though all three forms have their pros and cons, the most effective one would probably be number 3 because of its aesthetics, function and ease of creation. Case Study 3 would be ideal for my client because she wants an simple, efficient storage device that will help her store her favorite CDs.
MATERIALS & JOINTS Price
Aesthetics
Green
Growth
Acrylic
$500/cube
Modern
x
~
Plywood
$100/cube
Average
✓
10 years
Teak
$40,000/cube
Classical
x
200 years
Mitre joints are often used to produce the corners of picture frames and boxes. The mitre needs to be cut at a 45 degree angle, this is often used with a mitre saw that can cut at many different angles. They are relatively easy to make and look quite nice.
Finger joints are very strong. It is the only joint that is stronger is the dovetail joint. The finger joint can be difficult to make but looks very good. It has a lot of surface area to glue together. The finger joint needs a lot of precision when marking and when cutting with the fret saw. It has a nice finish and looks high quality
DESIGN BRIEF
store their belongings and end up with a messy, unorganized home. I will design and create a CD holder that will be not clutter my client’s space. It will
“
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People often don’t have enough space. They don’t have the time or money to
be a simple design but should be functional (easy to take the CDs in and out) and hold as many CDs as possible. This way, the product will appeal to my client because she needs lots of space to put all her favorite CDs as she is more keen on performance than prettiness.
DESIGN SPECIFICATION Question
Proposal
How will you test the spec against finished product?
1
Main function of the product?
To hold at least 10 CDs
Can the product hold at least 10 CDs?
2
Overall dimensions of the product?
Approximately 30x30cm
I will check to see if the dimensions of my product is within the proposed limit
3
Main materials are likely to be used?
Plywood
Were there any issues regarding plywood?
4
An outline of the appearance of the product
It will be a square design with 10 grooves and look aesthetically pleasing
Is the design functional and aesthetically pleasing?
5
Client requirements
Durable, portable and functional
Is the design lightweight, durable and functional at once?
6
Detail of source of power (optional)
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7
How does anthropometrics and ergonomics affect the design?
The design must be easy for the client to hold and insert and remove CDs?
Does the product make it easy for my client to insert and remove CDs?
8
What is the cost of the product?
$50
Is the product affordable?
9
Possible production levels (one-off, batch, mass production)
One-off
Is the product a one-off? How will it stay that way?
10
Legal requirements which may have to be met
Don’t put any copyrighted stuff on it
Is my product copyright infringing? Does it have inappropriate content that could get me in trouble?
11
Environmental considerations and requirements
The product must be sustainable and environmentally friendly
Is my design environmentally friendly?
SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION In the investigation stage, I wrote the project brief which briefly explains the situation, task and client. The situation is that my client (Elena) needs storage space for her CDs and my task is to make her a CD holder. During the investigation stage, I conducted an interview with my client and asked her many questions regarding her requirements for the CD holder. I found out that my client wants a functional, durable and high-quality CD rack but is not too concerned about its aesthetics. I also conducted a small case study for existing CD holders and learnt what makes a product better than another. During this stage, I learnt a lot about how products are put together and did a little research on materials and joints. Afterwards, I wrote my design brief which is a short statement of what I am going to make, why I am going to make it, and for whom I am making it for. At the end of the investigation stage, I created the design specification table and this will tell me exactly what the product has to do and what the design requirements are. Throughout the whole process, I have cited all the sources I have used.
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DESIGN
DESIGN 1 mitre joint
Pros: - Simple design - Easy to make - Nice color - Portable - Made from plywood (ecofriendly)
painted/pyloxed red material: plywood
~25x25
Cons: - Not good for storing and removing CDs
CDs stacked here
DESIGN 2 CDs stacked here material: plywood
Pros: - Simple design - Relatively easy to make - Can store lots of CDs Cons: - Looks boring - Unorginal
DESIGN 3 CD slot
painted/pyloxed blue material: plywood
Pros: - Simple design - Portable - Made from plywood (ecofriendly) - Nice color - Easy to insert/remove CDs - Compact design CD slot
Cons: - Not original - Boring design - Difficult to make
DESIGN 4 mitre joint
material: plywood
CD slot
Pros: - Simple design - Easy to make - Portable - Made from plywood (ecofriendly) - Easy to insert/remove CDs - Stylish, minimal design Cons: - Not original
DESIGN 5 CD slot material: plywood
Pros: - Interesting design - Easy to insert, remove CDs - Can store a fair bit of CDs - Portable Cons: - Difficult to make
DESIGN 6 material: plywood
CD slot
Pros: - Creative design - Lots of color - Made from plywood (ecofriendly) - Portable Cons: - Not easy to make - Not enough room for a lot of CDs
EVALUATION
AGAINST
SPECIFICATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
Aesthetics Does it look nice?
✓
✗
✗
✓
✓
✓
Cost/ Is it affordable?
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Customer Do they like it?
✗
✗
✓
✓
✓
✗
Environment Eco-friendly?
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Safety Is it safe?
✓
✗
✓
✓
✓
✓
Function Does it work?
✗
✗
✓
✓
✓
✗
Material (Plywood)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Manufacture/ Ease of Creation
✓
✗
✗
✓
✗
✗
Total
6/8
3/8
6/8
8/8
7/8
5/8
I have decided to choose design 4 because it got full marks in the evaluation against the specifications. Aesthetically, it is a nice, simple design that I think can be easily made within the time limit. It also meets my clients requirements as it can hold up to 25 CDs and inserting and removing them is relatively easy. The design is also thin and portable thus making it easy to carry around.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
3D PRESENTATION
PLAN VIEW
FRONT/END VIEW
PLAN
STEP BY STEP
Gather all materials/equipment (plywood, pencil, ruler, try square, marking gauge)
Cut out a sheet of plywood board using the band saw and then sand it using the sander.
Measure and outline where to cut with a ruler and pencil
Cut out strips of wood using the fret saw
Sand/smooth the strips using the filer
Dowel and glue together the pieces
Sand/smooth the edges of the final product to give it a curved edge
Spray paint the CD holder silver
GANTT CHART
RESOURCES & MATERIALS Belt sander
File Try square
Dowels
Marking gauge
Sander
Wood glue
Pencil Ruler
Goggles Band saw Plywood
Spray paint
Dust mask Fret saw
Metal work vice
PLAN EVALUATION Was my plan detailed, realistic, understandable? Why? Although my plan is not particularly detailed, I do think it is realistic. I have listed the steps I will take and included the materials and resources that will definitely be used during the process. It is not detailed because my step-by-step was very general and unspecific. I don’t think this is a problem though because I personally can understand my plan. I do think it is realistic because I included the appropriate steps needed and stated resources that were available in the workshop. In a way it is also quite understandable as well because the steps are explained simply. Could it be followed by someone else? Why? I don’t think my plan can be followed exactly by someone else because the plan isn’t very clear. Since making my design is quite complex, my plan does not dictate each little step and I can’t guarantee that all steps need to be followed or the specifics that each step needs. However, if someone did want to follow my plan, it wouldn’t be entirely impossible. My plan is more of a basic outline and as long as you have some imagination and background knowledge on DT, my CD holder wouldn’t be too hard to make. The timing for each step may also vary for people depending on their knowledge or proficiency at a certain stage. Are the timings accurate? I think my timings are quite accurate although they might differ when I’m actually creating the product. It would be ideal if I could sand and smooth in twenty minutes but in actual fact, sanding and smoothing might take a whole lesson. My timings are reasonable and realistic though. Did my plan mention the usage of all materials and resources clearly? I clearly mentioned all the materials and resources I know I will be using so I think I did this part quite well. I may choose to use other equipment when making my product but I don’t know if I will be using them so they are not listed my resources and materials.
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