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Shooting Star
The Shooting Stars ( C217-4):Andrew Cate, Olivia Da Ponte, Liz Quigley, Aynsley Whitus
EF 152 Spring 2018April 5, 2018
Customer Requirements/Product selection
Target Audience: Ages 7-10
- Item must be appealing to kids
Why this product:
- Teaches STEM concepts- Angles- Projectile motion- Spring concepts
- Competitive and fun for kids- Incorporate concepts of popular sport- Simple Design
Conceptual design
Original design:
- Goal could change heights- Catapult launcher- Balls of different weights
Initial thoughts:
- PVC and catapult would be easy to use
Actual design
What we changed:
- Non-adjustable hoop- Spring launcher- Backboard to make game easier- Angle components for aiming- Funnel to catch ball- Shoot to send it back to player
Customer Feedback and Results
Customer Feedback:
- 8 year-old: “Fun to play but too simple”
Results:
- Teaches angles, projectile motion, spring concepts- Fun and competitive, not too challenging
Cost and Time Estimates
- Design cost for a single unit: $12.00- Estimated materials cost: ~$12.00
- Design time (man-hrs): 30 man-hrs
- Material cost for 1000 units: $12,000
- Retail price for one unit: $29.99- Profit = ~$18.00 per unit