ME1018

Final Project

Introduction

• We are a Design Enterprise - identified a market niche in educational toys

• Kit suitable for:– Play– Competition– Experimentation– Invention– Extension with other kits

• Fischer Technic - targeted manufacturer• Econometrics – main UK distributor

Activities so far(in ME1018)

• Design without assistance

• Product Planning

• Brief to PDS

• Creativity process

• Researching Market Needs

• Researching Market Availability

• Developing PDS

Activities so far(in other Modules)

• Materials & Processes

• Mechanical Fundamentals

• Solidworks/CAD

• Design Principles

• Business Environment

• Industrial Design

• Sustainable Process Technology

Brief

• Innovation

• Play Value

• Competition/comparison

• Learning Experience

• Targeted Key Stage 2, 3, 4 (7-14 yrs)

• Multi use

• Value

Kits

Requirements

• Research Key Stages• Full CAD development of product• Appropriate design analysis• Rapid prototyping of special parts• Model testing• Product/Packaging/Costing• Instructions and educational use in Key Stage• Promotional material

Parts

Assembly

Assembly

Educational Value

Prototype Part

Prototype Part

Possible References

• http://www.qca.org.uk/

• http://www.fischertechnik.co.uk/

• http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.htm

• British + European Standards

Constraints & Agreements

• What ‘learning outcomes’ do you want?• What ‘type’ of product should we design?• What ‘competition’ could we arrange?• What ‘size’ of groups do you want?• How could we best arrange the groups?• What ‘workshops’ do you require?• What ‘practical experimentation’ do you require?

Required Learning Outcomes(as noted 22/1/04)

• Time Management Skills• Understand Group Qualities• Improve Materials Knowledge• Full Project Experience• Practical Use of Equipment• Setting Targets• Develop Creativity• Improve Presentation &

Communication Skills• Design Constraints• Rapid Prototyping Useage

• Improve Record Keeping• Improve Research Skills• Improve Client Communication• Improve Motivation Skills• Improve Professional Skills• Experience Practical

Application• Self Development• Develop New Skills• Improve Understanding of

Design Constraints

Required Learning Outcomes

POSSIBLE WORKSHOPS

• Time Management Skills

• Understand Group Qualities

• Setting Targets

• Develop Creativity

• Improve Research Skills

• Improve Motivation Skills

• Improve Professional Skills

• Develop New Skills

INHERENT OUTCOMES• Practical Use of Equipment• Improve Materials Knowledge• Improve Understanding of Design

Constraints• Full Project Experience• Improve Presentation &

Communication Skills• Rapid Prototyping Useage• Improve Record Keeping• Improve Client Communication• Experience Practical Application• Self Development