STORAGEmonica madelaine santa

9-2 ♥ dt 9 ♥ 2012

STORAGE

PROJECT BRIEFUnit Q: Is storage space a problem in our day-to-day lives?

Task: find a need for storage

Specifications & LimitationsYour storage device must hold a piece of media.It must be made from wood / metal / plasticYou must use an accepted technique for joining the corners of your device.Must be no bigger than 250x250x250mm give or take.

Documented Evidence

Your documented evidence is like a diary. You start it when you first start making your design and it doesn't end till you have finished making your product. Takes lots of photos, make notes on any modification and add sketches and diagrams.

Time Allowed:

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INVESTIGATION

PROJECT DETAILS

Situation: My client, Elena Lie, is a music listener, gamer and movie

enthusiast. She owns many DVDs, games and music CDs but does not

have an efficient storage system.

Client: Elena Lie

Task: I am going to follow the design cycle and create a storage box that

will hold all of my client’s CDs.

Unit Question: Is storage space a problem in our day-to-day lives?

AOI: Human Ingenuity

CLIENT INTERVIEWDo you own a lot of CDs?

Yes. I’ve been keeping most of them since my childhood.

Where are you currently putting all your CDs?

I’ve been hoarding all my CDs in my closet. My flat is quite small so I

don’t have a lot of room for them. Some I just shove in storage boxes

under my bed.

How organized is your flat? Are you planning on tidying it up?

My flat’s a mess. I’m planning on throwing away some of my old CDs

but the place is just too unorganized to do anything productive.

What do you need the storage device for mostly?

I really need a storage device to hold all my favorite CDs. I have about

10 or so that I use more than others. I would like the storage device to

hold those CDs because it’s tiring scrambling around the apartment

looking for them. I need the storage to give me more accessibility to

my favorite media and also to make room for new CDs.

What color/theme would you like your storage device to be?

The colors don’t really matter to me and I don’t really care about the

theme. Aesthetics don’t matter as much to me as function.

Do you have any specific materials in mind?

As long as the material is good quality and durable, I will be fine with it.

What is a good size for you?

I don’t want anything too large. I’m only going to put my most

precious CDs there. It should be relatively light - something I can carry

easily but it doesn’t have to be so small it can fit in my handbag or

anything.

What’s the most important aspect of the product to you?

It’s important that I can insert/remove the discs easily. I want to be

able to use it efficiently and also be able to see which CDs I am taking

out. It needs to help me become more organized and it has to be

effective. I don’t want to end up with CDs scattered all over my flat

again.

Anything else?

Yes, the device should not scratch or damage my CDs.

How much are you willing to pay?

I’m willing to pay $50 at most for this product.

INTERVIEW SUMMARY

My client owns a lot of CDs but is having trouble organizing them. She

wants me to design and create a storage device that will help her store her

favorite CDs easily. She’s not too concerned about the color, design or

theme but she is more concerned about the function.

The storage device should be easy for her to insert and remove her CDs

and not scratch the covers in the process. The size should be big enough

to hold at least 10 CDs and light enough for her to carry around the house.

She also wants the product to be durable and high quality. My client is

willing to pay $50 at most for the product.

BRAIN STORM

AESTHETICS

SAFETY

MATERIALS

DURABILITY

JOINTS

AFFORDABILITY

HIGH QUALITY

FUNCTIONALITY

SIZE

EFFICIENCY

How will I make a high quality product that is also affordable?

How can I make the product functional (hold lots of space)?

What materials will I need/use?

How big should my product be?

Will my product be safe with no sharp edges or wood splinters? Will my product be completed on

time?

How will I make the joints?

How can I make the product durable and light weight?

How will I make the product high quality?

How will I make the product aesthetically pleasing for my client?

ENVIRONMENTIs my product eco-friendly?

EQUIPMENTWhat equipments will I need

to use?

CASE STUDY

This is a sleek and minimal CD holder which has 32

grooves to insert CDs. It is made entirely of metal and

has a nice smooth, brushed metal texture. This CD

holder is made entirely from one component (a square-

cut sheet of metal) and has a nice, glossy finish. The

purpose of the product is to store CDs and this

particular CD holder can store and organize up to 32

of your favorite CDs. The aesthetics of this design is

simple yet stylish which is attractive to people who

want a simple and elegant CD holder. Its size is not as

portable as the first two but works well because it

allows the user to find and place their CDs seamlessly.

One of the unique features of this product is that it can

be mounted on a wall like a photo frame and can be

placed next to your desk or above your TV.

This is a nice, humorous design which can hold CDs in

a shelf-like way. It is made from wood and painted

over with black paint. It is made from 3 separate

components - the square, the man’s upper body and

legs. It has a nice glossy finish as well. There are no

joints in the square but its center has been cut out.This

design is ultra portable and can be moved easily. It is

ideal for those who want a minimalist design or like

quirky furniture. Its purpose is to store CDs This design

allows you to organize and hold up to 15 CDs but may

be troublesome for removing CDs that have been

stored in the middle. It is meant to be placed on a

table or desk, in front of a wall. One of the unique

features of this product is that you can store CDs of

any size.

This is a very straight forward and practical design that

can store your CDs. Its form is like a winding stairway

that is made from metal and plastic. You can adjust

the angle of the individual CD holder to tuck it in or

out.The aesthetics is nice but would probably appeal

more to males because of its compact, tough-looking

design and dark gray color. The texture of this product

is smooth with no decoration. It’s made from several

components which gives the design a shape that

allows the separate CD holders to revolve easily

around a central axis and allows the user to navigate

their CD collection. It’s purpose is store CDs and this

CD holder can hold up to 10 CDs. This product is

quite light and easy to carry but would ideally remain

stationary next to the buyer’s computer desk.

CASE SUMMARY

Case Study 1 was a sturdy and practical design that was able to store up to 10

CDs. It was a nice design but would probably take too long to create. Case

Study 2 was a funny little CD holder that could hold up to 15 CDs. It had a cute

design but its function was impractical as it would take up a lot of time to make

the little man and it would be difficult for my client to find her favorite CDs

quickly. Case Study 3 had very simple, modern and minimalist design that

could store up to 32 CDs. It was great aesthetically but also very practical. It

was a easy for my client to place in and take out her CDs and could be made

within the time limit. This case study sums up that though all three forms have

their pros and cons, the most effective one would probably be number 3

because of its aesthetics, function and ease of creation. Case Study 3 would

be ideal for my client because she wants an simple, efficient storage device

that will help her store her favorite CDs.

Price Aesthetics Green Growth

Acrylic $500/cube Modern x ~

Plywood $100/cube Average ✓ 10 years

Teak $40,000/cube Classical x 200 years

MATERIALS & JOINTS

Mitre joints are often used to produce the corners of picture frames and boxes. The mitre needs to be cut at a 45 degree angle, this is often used with a mitre saw that can cut at many different angles. They are relatively easy to make and look quite nice.

Finger joints are very strong. It is the only joint that is stronger is the dovetail joint. The finger joint can be difficult to make but looks very good. It has a lot of surface area to glue together. The finger joint needs a lot of precision when marking and when cutting with the fret saw. It has a nice finish and looks high quality

DESIGN BRIEF

People often don’t have enough space. They don’t have the time or money to

store their belongings and end up with a messy, unorganized home. I will

design and create a CD holder that will be not clutter my client’s space. It will

be a simple design but should be functional (easy to take the CDs in and out)

and hold as many CDs as possible. This way, the product will appeal to my

client because she needs lots of space to put all her favorite CDs as she is

more keen on performance than prettiness.

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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONQuestion Proposal How will you test the spec against finished product?

1 Main function of the product? To hold at least 10 CDs Can the product hold at least 10 CDs?

2 Overall dimensions of the product? Approximately 30x30cmI will check to see if the dimensions of my product is within the

proposed limit

3 Main materials are likely to be used? Plywood Were there any issues regarding plywood?

4 An outline of the appearance of the product It will be a square design with 10 grooves and

look aesthetically pleasingIs the design functional and aesthetically pleasing?

5 Client requirements Durable, portable and functional Is the design lightweight, durable and functional at once?

6 Detail of source of power (optional) - -

7How does anthropometrics and ergonomics affect the

design?The design must be easy for the client to hold

and insert and remove CDs?Does the product make it easy for my client to insert and

remove CDs?

8 What is the cost of the product? $50 Is the product affordable?

9 Possible production levels (one-off, batch, mass production) One-off Is the product a one-off? How will it stay that way?

10 Legal requirements which may have to be met Don’t put any copyrighted stuff on itIs my product copyright infringing? Does it have inappropriate

content that could get me in trouble?

11 Environmental considerations and requirementsThe product must be sustainable and

environmentally friendlyIs my design environmentally friendly?

SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATION

In the investigation stage, I wrote the project brief which briefly explains the situation, task

and client. The situation is that my client (Elena) needs storage space for her CDs and my

task is to make her a CD holder. During the investigation stage, I conducted an interview

with my client and asked her many questions regarding her requirements for the CD

holder. I found out that my client wants a functional, durable and high-quality CD rack but

is not too concerned about its aesthetics. I also conducted a small case study for existing

CD holders and learnt what makes a product better than another. During this stage, I

learnt a lot about how products are put together and did a little research on materials and

joints. Afterwards, I wrote my design brief which is a short statement of what I am going to

make, why I am going to make it, and for whom I am making it for. At the end of the

investigation stage, I created the design specification table and this will tell me exactly

what the product has to do and what the design requirements are. Throughout the whole

process, I have cited all the sources I have used.

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DESIGN

DESIGN 1

Pros:- Simple design- Easy to make

- Nice color- Portable

- Made from plywood (eco-friendly)

Cons:- Not good for storing and

removing CDs

material: plywoodpainted/pyloxed red

CDs stacked here

mitre joint

~25x25

DESIGN 2

Pros:- Simple design

- Relatively easy to make- Can store lots of CDs

Cons:- Looks boring

- Unorginal

CDs stacked here

material: plywood

DESIGN 3

Pros:- Simple design

- Portable- Made from plywood (eco-

friendly)- Nice color

- Easy to insert/remove CDs- Compact design

Cons:- Not original

- Boring design- Difficult to make

CD slot

CD slot

material: plywoodpainted/pyloxed blue

DESIGN 4

Pros:- Simple design- Easy to make

- Portable- Made from plywood (eco-

friendly)- Easy to insert/remove CDs

- Stylish, minimal design

Cons:- Not original

CD slot

mitre joint

material: plywood

DESIGN 5

Pros:- Interesting design

- Easy to insert, remove CDs- Can store a fair bit of CDs

- Portable

Cons:- Difficult to make

CD slot

material: plywood

DESIGN 6

Pros:- Creative design

- Lots of color- Made from plywood (eco-

friendly)- Portable

Cons:- Not easy to make

- Not enough room for a lot of CDs

CD slot

material: plywood

EVALUATION AGAINST SPECIFICATIONS

1 2 3 4 5 6

AestheticsDoes it look nice?

✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓

Cost/Is it affordable?

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

CustomerDo they like it?

✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗

EnvironmentEco-friendly?

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

SafetyIs it safe?

✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

FunctionDoes it work?

✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗

Material(Plywood)

✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Manufacture/Ease of Creation

✓ ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗

Total 6/8 3/8 6/8 8/8 7/8 5/8

I have decided to choose design 4 because it got full marks in the evaluation against the specifications. Aesthetically, it is a nice, simple design that I think can be easily made within

the time limit. It also meets my clients requirements as it can hold up to 25 CDs and inserting and removing them is relatively easy. The design is also thin and portable thus

making it easy to carry around.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

3D PRESENTATION

PLAN VIEW

FRONT/END VIEW

PLAN

STEP BY STEP

Gather all materials/equipment (plywood, pencil, ruler, try square,

marking gauge)

Cut out a sheet of plywood boardusing the band saw and then sand it

using the sander.

Measure and outline where to cut with a ruler and pencil

Sand/smooth the strips using the filer Dowel and glue together the pieces Sand/smooth the edges of the final product to give it a curved edge

Spray paint the CD holder silver

Cut out strips of wood using the fret saw

GANTT CHART

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

Pencil

Try square

Fret saw

Ruler

Band saw

File

Marking gauge

Belt sander

Sander

Goggles

Dust maskSpraypaint

Wood glue

Dowels

Plywood

Metal work vice

PLAN EVALUATIONWas my plan detailed, realistic, understandable? Why?

Although my plan is not particularly detailed, I do think it is realistic. I have listed the steps I will take

and included the materials and resources that will definitely be used during the process. It is not

detailed because my step-by-step was very general and unspecific. I don’t think this is a problem

though because I personally can understand my plan. I do think it is realistic because I included the

appropriate steps needed and stated resources that were available in the workshop. In a way it is

also quite understandable as well because the steps are explained simply.

Could it be followed by someone else? Why?

I don’t think my plan can be followed exactly by someone else because the plan isn’t very clear.

Since making my design is quite complex, my plan does not dictate each little step and I can’t

guarantee that all steps need to be followed or the specifics that each step needs. However, if

someone did want to follow my plan, it wouldn’t be entirely impossible. My plan is more of a basic

outline and as long as you have some imagination and background knowledge on DT, my CD holder

wouldn’t be too hard to make. The timing for each step may also vary for people depending on their

knowledge or proficiency at a certain stage.

Are the timings accurate?

I think my timings are quite accurate although they might differ when I’m actually creating the

product. It would be ideal if I could sand and smooth in twenty minutes but in actual fact, sanding

and smoothing might take a whole lesson. My timings are reasonable and realistic though.

Did my plan mention the usage of all materials and resources clearly?

I clearly mentioned all the materials and resources I know I will be using so I think I did this part

quite well. I may choose to use other equipment when making my product but I don’t know if I will

be using them so they are not listed my resources and materials.

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