Project 2.4.1 – Design Challenge

Introduction

Design challenges provide opportunities to apply skills and knowledge in unique and creative ways. Designers are often asked to come up with solutions to problems that exist. Their supervisor or board of directors may give them a few constraints to adhere to and then ask the designers to solve the problem.

Designers are sometimes put together to form a team and asked to collaborate to create the solution. When you are a one-person design team, the task of effective communication is rather simple. However, what happens when you must communicate your ideas to others, or the responsibility of a team’s solution falls on the shoulders of the entire team? This increases the level of responsibility significantly and requires the development of effective team working skills.

Equipment

· Engineer’s notebook

· Isometric grid paper

· Computer with 3D CAD solid modeling software

Procedure

This project will provide you with the opportunity to work together in teams of three. The team will need to come up with a solution to a stated problem. The design process introduced and used in Unit 1 will be applied to this project.

Requirements

1. Study the design brief located on the following page.

2. Using the steps in the design process, your team will come up with a solution to a problem.

3. Use isometric grid paper provided for your team to sketch ideas and possible solutions.

4. Create three possible solutions. Remember, the final solution will be determined from your decision making matrix which your teacher will provide.

5. Create a complete set of working drawings (Check with your teacher on the deliverables needed).

6. Create with your team a three-fold brochure marketing your solution to the design problem.

Rattle Reel Design Brief
Client Company: / Genes Sport Shop / Reed’s / Cabela’s
Target Consumer: / Fisherman, holiday gift ideas for all consumers
Designer:
Problem Statement: / Keeping a fish house organized can be a big problem. Having fishing lines that wrap up out of the way is convenient and makes organization a breeze.
Design Statement: / Design and model a rattle reel that is functional for any fish house.
Constraints: / 1. Must be able to be permanently fastened.
2. Must make noise when rotating
3. Must be able role up easily.
4. Must be able to secure when not in use. (unravel)
5. Must cost less than $5.00 to produce.