Apr. 2, 2020

Apr. 3, 2020

Response to “Rapid Prototyping Google Glass” Video

I learned that prototyping doesn’t have to be perfect, but rather can just be quick and simple in order to represent the most important parts of whatever you are trying to design. Additionally, prototyping should not create one prototype when it is much more efficient to create different prototypes in order to investigate different functions of your creating. The define step (the most important step of the design process) includes defining constraints. Prototyping not only serves as a way to figure out what works, but also to see what constraints you didn’t consider earlier that become evident from the physical manifestation of your ideas. I think that this relates to the design challenge because it is a real-life example of design. It addresses everything from emphasizing with the client (regarding comfort of the glasses) to the test mode step of the process (getting feedback on your prototype). In the end, the video, as does the design challenge, stresses that as important as thinking it, doing is the best course of action.

Define Mode

List of Constraints for the Design Challenge

• Limited materials for construction
• Price has to remain fairly low
• Must be sturdy enough for transport
• Should withstand reasonable exposure to elements (can survive small drops, etc.) 
• Size is limited by convenience (cannot be too large)
• Should be adjustable (using phone horizontally/vertically, adjusting the angle of the screen)
• Has to hold phone securely without covering buttons or screen
• Must be able to put phone into the holder with relative ease but still have it secure when in the holder
• Has to be able to used even when charger and headphones are in use

Meaningful Actionable Problem Statement

My client needs a phone stand to prop up their phone when watching media or reading on their phone. The phone stand needs to remain cheap for the client. Ideally, the stand should be sturdy enough to withstand slightly rough transport (such as in a backpack or falling off a desk), and light and small enough as to be easily transported. My client needs to use her phone both horizontally and vertically, as well as change the angle of her screen so the stand will need to rotate both of these directions. The stand must hold the phone securely but be easy to put the phone into (maybe via adjustable grips), and cannot cover the home, power, or volume buttons. Lastly, the stand needs to allow access to the charger and headphone ports.

Apr. 9, 2020

Ideate

Apr. 20, 2020

Prototyping

Response to “Fourth Industrial Revolution” Video

I think that, before this video, I didn’t quite realize that technology has advanced to the point where we can do so many amazing things and our current problem is learning how to implement that. When these uses aren’t widespread it is easy to forget that almost anything is possible now with technology. The video focused on the combining of digital, physical, and biological systems. I think that our design class absolutely relates to this industrial revolution. In order to create our designs, we diagnose a problem, and, through using technology, are able to completely model our solution to that problem. Then, moving forward, we can use 3-d printers, using another level of technology, to take that model into the real world. I think this video was just a way to show all the technological advancements we have made and that technology is a way to create things that used to be impossible. Although we aren’t creating anything life-changing yet, this class holds the same idea of taking a problem and using technology to better our world.

Apr. 22, 2020

Ideate – Generate concept solutions through brainstorming.

Apr. 27, 2020

Prototyping

Apr. 29, 2020

Ideate

May 4, 2020

Prototype

May 5, 2020

May 8, 2020

May 11, 2020

Empathize

• Possible “problems” to solve
  • Plant holder
  • Humane mouse trap
  • Organizer for cabinet space
  • Gate to keep Bain (lizard) out of certain areas of the house (like a dog gate but smaller)
  • Detachable addition to desk to add extra room for food/drinks

Define

• Constraints:
  • Materials (plywood+3d printer pieces)
  • Preferably could rotate, to allow easy sunlight/watering
  • Takes up as little space as possible
  • Sturdy enough to support weight of the potted plants
  • Has to securely hold the plants (so not easy to knock over individual plants or stand as a whole
  • Weight has to be convenient (light enough to be moved easily, heavy enough to provide security)
  • Possibly be rearranged into different formations/multiple separate holders

Problem Statement:

My client needs a plant holder to hold her plants of varying sizes and weights. The holder must be formatted to take up minimal area, but needs to have a sturdy enough base that it will support the weight of all the plants. It needs to be secure (both to hold the individual plants in place and to avoid knocking over the entire stand). Preferably, the stand would be able to rotate as well as be dismantled and rearranged into different formations. The main focus is minimizing the space the holder takes up while maximizing how many plants fit into the holder.

Ideate

May 22, 2020

Prototype

• Notes:
  • Made completely out of wood + 3d printed pieces
  • Lazy susan base
  • Joints to connect boards to main structure and boards are removable

May 26, 2020

photos of finished 3d model of plant holder