X Process Book

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Introduction- Project Statement- Project Proposal- Project Brief- Project PlanResearchSynthesisIdeation SketchingMock Ups & Models

Testing, Evaluation & AnalysisFinal Rendering

Implementation Package- Orthographics- Exploded View- Assembly PlanManufacturing ProcessFinal Model

Appendix- Sources-


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The focus of this project is to create a family of tools inspired by the Legobrand. Opportunities within this prompt center around the field of home goods.

The project will begin with in depth research of the brand itself. Theinformation gathered will be used to establish a set of design criteria that theproduct family will follow. Once this is established, ideation and sketching will

take place. Ideas will be selected and converted into three dimensionalmodels for further design exploration. The products that best suit the criteria of

the brand and the project itself will be further developed into workingprototypes.


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Create a family of tools inspired by a specific company.Examine the significance of forms & visual vocabulary

Research the company holisticallyTranslate the research into 2 & 3 dimensional sketches based on the visual

attributes & qualities related to the companyRecord all efforts so that the process can be clearly identified & developed

into a methodology for creating more complicated forms.


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Discovery Research Insights

IdeationPrototyping

Evaluation

RefinementFinal Model


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An object that serves a function in theusers life. It helps solve a task, while enticing

the user to want to explore furtherpossibilities & fully engage at the task at hand.


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Mission: Inspire & develop the builders oftomorrow.Vision: Inventing the future of play.Philosophy:

You cannot play without learning and you cannotlearn without playing.


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Play combines the imagination, creativity,and learning. It involves taking on a challenge,

enjoying the process as you work towards a goal, andsurprising yourself with what you are able toaccomplish.


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Lego Integrity


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Strong culture & valuesFamily owned since its foundation

Collaboration occurs between all branches ofthe company


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Lego is an abbreviation of the 2 Danishwords Leg & Godt, meaning play well.

It is both Legos name & ideal.


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The design criteria imply that the product to becreated must embody the following qualities: fun,

iberating, humble, high quality, modular, and systemati

Further, the design will be focused upon modularurniture. Furniture, in its essence, is a tool people use tcustomize spaces in order to make them habitable or to

evoke a certain feeling.


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Think beyond the literal definition of a tool.Define tool in terms of the Lego brand.

Consider multiple areas of opportunity, including

home goods.Adhere strictly to the design criteria established

for the brand.


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Reconsider the meanings of play & fun.Incorporate these aspects as crucial elements in

the design of the product family.

Complicated & intimidating designs do not fit thedesign criteria.

Balance universally understandable guidelineswith opportunities for the imagination.


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Sketches: Set 3


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Simple & versatile form.Must allow for fun & play.

Must reflect the design language of the Lego

brand.


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Compatibility withDesign

Durability

CraftsmanshipOpportunityTimeCost

Joinery Methods


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Serial Planes:Requires less timeRequires fewer toolsSimple assembly processDurable

HeavyRequires a lot of sandingInvolves strict materialconstraints

Joined Faces:No down timeLess sandingLess gluingLighter in weight

Fewer material constraintsMay take more timeRequires multiple toolsMay involveprecision/craftsmanship obstaclesMay not be as durable


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The laser cutter does not cut material with black resin.MDF is the only material option that is suited for the needs of this

design.MDF is the most difficult material to cut on the laser cutter.

The laser cutter will not accept material thicker than 1/2 in.Each 48x48 panel takes 4 hours to cut.

The finals week laser cutter wait list is very long.Stack laminated MDF takes a lot of time to sand.

MDF soaks paint up like a sponge.


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Latex paint will cover MDF easily and dry quickly.Bondo will help hide any aberrations in the forms.

Some elements can be made via joined faces,while other are created using the laser cutter.


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Lego designed by Okan Benn from The Noun ProjectMagnifying Glass designed by Hafizh from The Noun Project

Research designed by Doug Cavendish from The Noun ProjectDrawing designed by

[email protected] The Noun Project

Tools designed by Cris Dobbins from The Noun ProjectScale from The Noun Project

Gears designed by Cris Dobbins from The Noun ProjectCycle designed by Mourad Mokrane from The Noun ProjectArrow designed by Naomi Atkinson from The Noun ProjectGlasses designed by John Caserta from The Noun Project

Productivity designed by Lemon Liu from The Noun Project

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