Know ThisIt will be applied to

everything you do in this class.

The Design ProcessOf Problem Solving

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The ProblemClearly defined Problem or Challenge :

Identified by your instructor or by you.

PROBLEM:   The handle of a pot becomes too hot to hold when the pot is heated

Conduct ResearchImportant, all research must be relevant to

your project and constantly refer to the problem you are trying to solve. Your research should address each of the following (or more):

Suitable materials for your project. Wood, metal, plastic, ceramic. other (composite)

Conduct Research (con’t)The ergonomic factors that apply toyour project. Shape form and function Safety factors related to your designproblem. In everyday use.

Write letters to manufacturers / shops.Research using the library.

Conduct Research (con’t)Carry out a survey / questionnaire and

present the results as a pictogram/table of results.

J-Pain length of chainCollect pictures of existing products -

photographs/catalogue pictures. Use the information to build on.

Generate Ideas Collate your research and brainstorm

solutions for the problem. Start to generate your design(s) based on your findings. Combine features you like out of several of the items you discovered through your research

If you have a hard time with sketches start making scaled models

Choose the Best SolutionFrom your design ideas choose the most

suitable solution that best solves the clearly defined problem

Build a Proto Type or Model

Test and Evaluate SolutionSubject your designs to real world testing.

Hold it, let others try it, load it with weight (if required). Does it do what it’s supposed to do?

Reflect and Report on the ProcessDocument: drawings, pictures videos,

sketches should all be part of your package. Feedback from testing and user groups should all be recorded and evaluated.

All of these documents are collected through out the project

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