2/25/19: Test Mode for Final Project

The stand works perfectly and exactly the way I wanted it to! If I was to do the project again, I would use a more stable material in order to support my stand better. I would also have put more finger joints in the make it more stable. Lastly, I would have made the height of the stand bigger in order to be able to hang up my shoes.

2/22/19: Continued Prototype Mode for Final Project

Today was a very happy day in class as I finished printing all of my pieces and made sure they all fit together perfectly. Indeed they did and I taped each piece together, so that next class I can finally glue them together. All I have to do after gluing them together is test it out, and I have a very strong feeling that all things will go as planned.

2/19/19: Continued Prototype Mode for Final Project

Today in the long period of class I began to print out my prototype using the laser cutter. We ran into a few troubles, but overall it was a smooth process. We focused the printer ourselves so I had to refocus to the printer each time using two different features on the printer. Since we had never cut a board that big, we had to slow down the speed because at first, it was not cutting all the way through. I printed 5 out of my 6 pieces so next class I will finish printing and start gluing the pieces together. I am very happy with the turn out of my project, but I am a little nervous that the middle shelf won’t be supported by its finger joints.

2/18/19: Continued Prototype Mode for Final Project

In the short class period we had today, after fixing the original problems of the finger joints by using the polyline tool on Rhino, I ran into one last problem. As pictured below, the finger joints for my middle shelf are now perfect on the sides but slightly pop out of the back piece. With some help from Mr. Brodie, it will be an easy fix. We have a long class period tomorrow where I will be able to fix the joint, carve my initials in the back piece, print out the pieces, and begin finishing my final project. I am very happy with how my project is turning out, it is exactly as I envisioned and cannot wait to test it for real-world use.

 

 

2/15/19: Continued Prototype Mode for Final Project

Today in class I tried to get as close as possible to finishing my prototype for final so I can print it and put it together as soon as possible. I finished the 2D design on Rhino, so I used the extrude tool to make it 3-Dimensional. Once I made it 3D, I used the move tool to place all of my pieces together to make sure they fit. All of them fit perfectly except for the middle shelf because its finger joints did not line up properly. I tried multiple times to line them up correctly, but have not been able to do so. Saying this, I will need to work with Mr. Brodie next class to figure it out. All I need to do to finish my project is to figure out the joints, carve my initials in the back, then print them slabs of wood out.

 

2/12/19: Prototype for Candle Stand and Prototype Mode for Final

In class, I finally was able to get my design for the candle stand over to the 3D printer in the classroom. Unfortunately, after multiple tries with the printer, it was not able to print out my design. Everything on the computer said it would work, but once we started it printing it, it stopped at the same place twice. The only solution we have for this problem is that Mr. Brodie will get permission to use a different printer in the building and we will print it from there. Eventually it will be printed out, but for now, I have to focus on my final project.

After narrowing down to the design I wanted to prototype, I began to use the Rhino 3D software to make my prototype. I got down all the 2D lines down on my project and was able to get an overall idea of what I want for the final prototype. The back piece and both side pieces were easy to make using the polyline, offset, and trim features. After I finished those pieces I moved on to top and bottom which were very easy to make using 3 finger joints instead of 5. The hardest part for me to make was the middle shelf, that will be holding the second level of shoes. It was hardest to make the divots in the previously made sides that will lock in place the middle shelf. I used the copy, extend, and trim key to do so.

 

 

2/8/19: Prototype Mode for Candle Stand

In class today I made a new prototype for my candle stand. The reason I made a new one is because I need my measures to be correct, in order for the pressure fit to work. To do this I used the circle, extend, offset, and polyline tool on the Rhino Software. Now that I know that the pressure fit works I can finish my luminary by 3D printing my candle stand. Once I 3D print my candle stand I can devote all of my class time and undivided attention to my final project. I have a lot to work on for my final project so finishing my luminary next period will be ideal.

 

2/1/19: Developing Prototype Mode for Luminary and Ideate Mode for Final

Today in class I worked on my candle stand for my luminary project. I printed the dimensions of the stand out of wood on the laser cutter to see if the pressure fit would work with the 3D model. As pictured below, the dimensions were a good size, but a bit too small. I want my stand to directly pressure fit into my luminary. Next class, I will make my dimensions a tad bit bigger and reprint my shape out of wood to see if the pressure fit works.

 

 

I also began to look at the dimensions of my closet for my final project. I want my shoe stand to fit in the base of my closet at school. I am going to make my final project 30in x 18in x 14in. I am going to make three 10in sections on the top of my stand for 3 pairs of shoes. This will also leave room for three pairs of shoes on the bottom. All together the stand will hold 6 pairs of shoes, and help me organize my room.

1/30/19: Define and Ideate Mode for Final Project

I constantly run into a problem with shoes in my room. As pictured below, my shoes are never organized and always create a complete mess in my room. I thought it would be beneficial for me to make a shoe stand to help organize my shoes and my room. I came up with three different designs to help me choose a final one. My first one was a two-level shoe stand with the top for just placing pairs of shoes and the bottom for hanging the shoes. The reason the bottom will have shoes hung is that it will let the water and dirt from the crummy weather drip off into a tray below. My second idea was also a two-level stand but just had separate places for each pair of shoes. My last idea was two vertical shoe stands attached in the middle.

After laying out my ideas, their goals, and their restrictions, I choose the first idea for my shoe stand. I made a final design of my two-level phone stand with the top is a place to put each pair of shoes neatly and the bottom is a place with 6 hooks to hang 3 pairs of shoes.

 

 

 

1/25/19: Empathize Mode for Final Project

I began to think of problems in my daily life and thought of different solutions on how to fix them. After figuring out that I wanted to do something to help organize my room, I asked myself these questions. 1) What is something that is always keeping my room a mess? My answer was my shoes because they are always all over my room. 2) Where do I keep my shoes now? My answer is around my closet, but they are never organized and one per pair is always lost. Lastly, 3) Do my shoes ever track dirt or mud into my room? After thinking about the crazy weather we have in NJ, I realized a big part of my room being dirty is all the excess stuff my shoes track in from outside. After taking into account these questions, I realized that my daily life would benefit from a shoe stand.

1/25/19: Test Mode for Luminary

Today in class I got to print out my 3D luminary out of wood on the new laser printer. The experience was very cool because I have never got to use technology like this. I began by creating the right dimensions for the wood which was different than the dimensions for the construction paper. I also pieced my luminary together!!!!

 

 

1/22/19: Prototype Mode of Candle Stand

Today in class I began the prototype for the stand that will be holding my candle at the bottom of my luminary. I used the Rhino 3D software to design my stand, but I will be using a 3D printer in order to print it out. I am using a pressure fit for the outside parts of my stand but the candle will be supported by the middle of the stand. It has a wall to hold the candle up and a bottom surface to keep it in place.

 

 

 

1/18/19: Final Prototype Mode

Today in class we used the laser printer to finalize our prototypes for the luminary project. First, we had to change the dimensions of the original rectangle we made on the Rhino software. Next, we had to move our 4 sides into the little square in order to use the printer. After this, we were able to print out our luminaries using the new laser cutting printer. This experience for me was very cool because coming from where I went to school last year we had no machines like this. It was interesting and fun to use. Lastly, after our luminaries were printed, we taped the sides together and stood them up straight to see our final prototype. Mine was very well done and did not have any spots that needed to be fixed.

 

 

 

1/15/19: Prototype Mode

As we moved into the final day of working in the computer lab, I have fully finished the prototype of my luminary. During the class period, I began with finishing the 2D designs for each side of the luminary. As I began to do the fourth side, I had to figure out how to have continuous lines from the 3rd side and the 1st side. After using the move feature on the software, I was able to do so very well. After this, I began to extrude my sides to make them 3D. I ran into a few problems with duplicate objects and lines that needed to be extended, but in the end, everything worked out perfectly. To finish off, I had to stand my 3D sides upright and place them together by the finger joints. I feel that I completed the project to the best of my ability and I am now ready to use the laser cutter to print my design.

 

 

 

1/14/19: Prototype Mode

As I get further and further into the design process of the project, the software only tends to get easier. I am learning the mechanisms needed in order to complete the project to the best of my ability. After today’s class, I have finished 3 out of the 4 sides of my luminary to full extent. Each side extrudes perfectly and has continuously lines from the previous. My plan of action for finding the project is to first finish adding lines and shapes to the last side of my luminary. Lastly, I will adjust the foot (bottom) of my luminary and decorated to make it more pleasing to viewers. The software continues to get easier but at least once a class I always find myself with questions.

1/11/19: Prototype Mode

The past few days I have been working on the software of Rhinoceros 3D for the design of my luminary project. My goal for the positive spaces of my project is to be somewhat similar on all four sides but in no way be symmetrical. I wanted to show my creativity by using different shapes, even some that had to be self-made, such as the arrows. Another element that was interesting is the extended lines between sides. In the end, all four of my sides will have continued lines from other planes. I also decided to make a foot for my luminary and I will continue to develop it. As I continue to work on my design, the Rhino 3d software becomes harder to use.

1/7/19: Ideate Mode Luminary Project

These 3 photos below were my initial drawings and ideas for the different sides of my luminary project. Each drawing had a different idea, one was based on circles, another was based on curve lines, but in the end, my favorite was the drawing that included all aspects that could be accessed from the software we are using. In the bottom of the top right photo is my final design. I included circles, lines, and arrows.

 

 

 

 

 

12/10/18: Test Mode 

Today, I met with my client, James, to show him the initial prototype of the phone stand that we had previously discussed. The plan was for him to give me feedback, so he asked me many questions about the functions of the stand and we came to conclusions on how to make improvements. He proceeded to ask if the phone is sideways, will there still be a spot for chargers/headphones and will the phone interfere with the spot for food? We discussed how I can add a spot on the side for the charger and how that spot will NOT interfere with the food. Next, if the chair he is sitting in is reclined backward, how can the angle of the phone be changed? I showed the flexibility of the triangular back piece, but I also explained how in my final prototype that will be made way more flexible. James commented on the structural support of the stand and we talked about how the final prototype would be even more supportive than the stand now. Also, we discussed how portable the stand was. He thought that a great place for the stand would be on the tray table on a plane, so we discussed how I could make the stand foldable for transportation. Lastly, we talked about the size of the stand how it could be made smaller. Right now the stand is above eye level, for it can be made smaller to be more useful.

12/4/18: Prototype Mode 

Today I began to prototype my final design sketch. When I started I realized that I needed to alter my initial vision because my stand needed to support the weight of the phone. After using cardboard and a hot glue gun, I made a function phone stand that supported my client’s Iphone 7+. Also, the phone stand has easy access to all buttons on the phone and a whole beneath to plug-in headphones or a charger. To the right of the phone, there is a spot for a bag of chips which will be demonstrated, next class. Saying this, there is more that needs to be done. Next opportunity, I will add pieces to the structure of the stand to help support the phone. I will fill in the triangles on the sides, the front panel, and the slanted back panel.

 

 

 

 

 

12/3/18: Ideate Mode

11/30/18: Define Mode

After asking about the biggest difficulty when using their phone, my client, James, wanted a phone stand that he will be able to use while sitting at his desk, preventing the phone from having to be held by a person. My client wanted the contraption to be a multipurpose product. Therefore, within the stand, my client will be able to look at his phone in the position that he desires. The actual part that is holding the phone will be easily moveable to make the phone vertical or horizontal. This is helpful because my client can watch Netflix or videos and be able to instantly turn the phone to scroll through social media. The stand will also have a hole that can be used for hanging chargers and headphones. My client loves to snack while watching Netflix, for there will be a spot to rest a bag of chips or other snacks. Some constraints within the process are the weight of the phone and the size of the stand. Since James has an Iphone 7+ it weighs more than a normal phone but as the designer, I have created a strong durable piece to support the full weight of the phone. James wanted to be able to still be able to move around in bed while using the stand, for the original idea of the stand will need to be modified to fit James’s wants.

11/27/18: Empathize Mode

Through constructing an interview with my client, I have learned James’s wants and needs for his personal phone stand. Throughout the interview, I asked 4 questions that helped me gather the basis of my information. I asked 1) At what time of day and where do you use your phone for the most recreational use? His response was that he uses it the most at night-time while at his desk. I also asked 2) How much room do you occupy at your desk and how much room is free for a phone-stand? This helped me figure out how much room I have to work with. Next was 3) What do you most frequently use your phone for? This helped me gain a sense of position. He explained how he watches Netflix and videos, but also scrolls through social media. This showed me that the stand needs to be able to move so that James can position his phone upon his desire. Lastly, 4) Are there any small features that you would like to have while watching videos? This helped me design a spot for charger, headphones, and food.

11/27/18 : Picture of me