Dynamic DesignJosafat GonzalezRandy DraegerArjun PatelMark Pszczolkowski

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Table of Contents

Defining the problem Problem statement Goals

Brainstorming Researching and Generating Ideas

Flavoring ideas Testimonials Survey

• Survey samples

Criteria and Constraints Design Concept Selection Matrix Specifications

Exploring Possibilities Selecting An Approach

Constraint Matrix Developing a Design Proposal

Assembly Procedure Materials Analysis Flavor Device Decision Matrix Technical Drawings Expert Feedback

Prototyping Testing and Evaluating Refining the Design Final Solution

Defining the Problem

Water taste is not always pleasantToo bland

Water flavoring is not easy to doThings to carryMessy processSeparate items

Problem Statement

Often times, water taste is unpleasant and a different flavor is desired, however trying to flavor the water involves many different components that may not be readily available at all times.

Justification

Survey Gather data about Target Audience Target Audience: High School students,

Male and Female, that have active lifestyles Articles

Public statement, medical reviews, technical critiques, Case studies

Testimonials Statements from Potential Customers

Survey Sample

33%23%

12%

4%28% 56% of test

subjects said water taste was unpleasant

Survey Sample

Question 10

Yes

No

Answer

Number of

Surveys

Yes 49

No 33

Total 8160%

40%

Survey Sample

Question 11

Yes

No62%38%

AnswerNumber of

Surveys

Yes 50

No 31

Total 81

Sample Articles “A Celebration of Water In Public Spaces”-Joe

Pomento Factors affecting taste

“Nonpoint Source Program Success Story”-Environmental Protection Agency Informs the Public about Environmental factors affecting

Water Taste

“Problems with Generic Water Bottle Products”-online article Discusses issues with material selection

Testimonials

Judi-I never thought I could give up soda...hate plain water and then learned about your's. I've lost about 20 so far and am on my journey.

Testimonial retrieved December 1,2009 from http://www.herbalwater.com/testimonials.html

Testimonials con’t

“Using Flavor Packets is a hassle”Alex Busch, BHS student

Brainstorming

Consulted with one another about possible solutionsVery different ideas

Built off each other’s thoughts to better our primary ideas

Research and Generate Ideas

Documented Related Patents and current solutions

Made preliminary sketchesGroup Discussion on Designs

Looked for Inspiration Automotive Thermostat valve

Previous/ Current Solutions

Patents Current Market Solutions

Preliminary Sketches

Criteria and Constraints

Developed Design Concept Selection Matrix for necessary criteria

Created constraints required to build a hydration deviceHygieneMaterials

Project specifications finalized

Design Concept Selection Matrix

How it Works →

Wants ↓x Feasability

Ease ofOperation

Durability/Reliability Cost Safety

Aesthetics x x

Light Weight x x x

Portable x

Large Container Volume

Easy to Clean x x x

Specifications

Spec Quantifiable statement (testable, with constraints)

Ease of use The product conducts the flavoring process successfully 90% of the time on the 1st attempt.

Aesthetics 90% of 50 consumers prefer our design over the conventional water bottle. The design must have volume graduations.

Color Color to be determined by potential consumers.

Volume Volume will be between 0.5 and 1 liter.

Material To be determined by tests ranging from durability, cost, appeal, etc.

Specifications Con’t

Functionality Multiple tests. Encompasses no leaking, operational flavor system, no leaking occurring in flavor chamber, not a hassle to carry

Reliability/Durability Functional a set amount (30-50) uses ranging from use in washing machine, actual use refilling, drop tests, throwing tests, pressure tests, and is still operational.

Cost Has base cost that is competitive pricing compared to competing companies ($5-$20)

Feasibility Is easy to be built by local vendors and us with proper equipment (injection molding, etc.).

Usability The water flavoring system must flavor three to five times before needing to be refilled. There should be a minimum of two flavoring options. There should be a maximum of 3 processes to flavor.

Exploring Possibilities

Made secondary sketchesHad to fulfill the Specifications

Discussed our ideas and their function Multiple designs to choose from

Sketches

Selecting an Approach

To decide on the design, we made a weighted constraint matrixAllowed us to evaluate the design

using our specificationsWeighed the specifications differentlyHighest score would be the best

suitable design

Weighted Constraint Matrix

Weight Spec/Constr

aint

Mark Arjun Randy Josafat

10 Ease of Use

4 3 4 3

7 Aesthetics 5 4 3 2

2 Color -- -- -- --

5 Volume -- -- -- --

7 Material -- -- -- --

10 Functionality

3 2 3 2

9 Reliability/Durability

3 2 3 3

10 Cost -- -- -- --

10 Feasibility 3 3 4 3

10 Usability 3 3 3 3

Total 199 153 185 148

Developing a Design Proposal

To succeed on our chosen path:Made an assembly procedureCompleted a material and cost analysisCreated technical drawings on our final

conceptInnovation vs. Invention

Sent our design proposal to experts to receive feedback

Assembly Procedure

Parts needed for completion of prototype: Cap Syringe Bottle Syringe attachment Food grade adhesive Flavor injector holder

Materials needed: Polycarbonate Epoxy resin Rapid prototyping

material Tools required for

job: Drill press 15mm drill bits Rapid prototyping

machine clamps

Material Analysis Chart

Part Name

QTY Description Purchase Location

Cost

Bottle 1 1 24oz. Translucent

green NalgeneOTG

Donated N/A

Bottle 2 1 24 oz. ThermosIntak

Wal-Mart $10.00

Syringe 4 Animas insulinPumpCartridge

Donated N/A

FlavorInjectorholder

2 Machined byRapid

PrototypingMachine

Bartlett HighSchool

$20.00

IV Tubing

1 Medical-Grade Donated N/ATotal: $30.00

Material Selection

Material Bio-paper Bio-plastic plastic Steel

constraint Y Y N N

Reusable Y Y Y Y

Biodegradable Y Y N N

Dishwasher N Y Y Y

renewable Y Y N N

total 4 5 2 2

Material Selection con’t

Material polyester polyethylene steel aluminum polycarbonate

specifications -- -- -- -- --

Durable 3 4 5 5 4

Eco-friendly 2 2 4 4 3

Cost 4 3 1 2 4

Ease of manufacture

3 2 4 3 4

availability 2 3 4 3 5

total 11 14 18 17 20

Refining Design

Expert Feedback

Sent our design to experts that would be able to help usAsked them to give us feedback on

our design• Design flaws• Suggestions

Expert Feedback Con’t

Douglas Mengler Maintenance

manager at CapSonic Inc.

Emphasized the design should be simple and easy to produce Use standardized

parts Ease of manufacturing

Cost Material selection

importance

About our design: Liked the idea of

standardizing parts• Syringe

Must be knowledgeable about the manufacturing process

Multi-part assembly vs. one complicated assembly

Flavor Device Decision Matrix

Designs Valve Syringe

Criteria -- --

Safety 5 5

Ease of manufacture

2 4

Durability 3 4

Feasibility 2 4

Total 12 17

Focused on ease of manufacture and feasibility.

Prototyping

Very critical stepSee if our idea is going to work

Prototype constructions was completed at Bartlett High School

5 prototypes2 testable prototypes

Building the Prototype

Testing and Evaluating

Came up with five (5) different testing proceduresMake sure our prototypes work

properlyMake sure our prototypes meet our

specifications properly

Testing and Evaluating Con’t

Ease of UseMake sure the product is able to be

used by the consumer Waterproofing

Make sure water does not leak Durability

Make sure all systems withstand use and abuse

Testing and Evaluating Con’t

Product LongevitySee how long the bottle will function

properly Cleanliness

To ensure to bottle will not keep unwanted residue from flavoring

Refining the Design

We wanted to keep our flavoring device secureFound a water bottle with a flip up cap

• Prevent from breaking when falling

Implemented our design within that new water bottle

Same flavoring process - new look

Building Next prototype

Final Solution

Thermos Intak BPA Free Hydration Bottle – Blue (24oz.)

2 Syringes( Aminas) Liquid flavoring Syringe holder (attached to the cap)

Final Solution

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