This guide is here to help you on sections that you may become stuck on. The guide will explain each page and what is on each page. The way the pages are layout are only a suggestions and you are more then welcome to change it to suit your design. Remember be original

Needs Introduction: On this section you should discuss what information will be on this page! E.G. On this page I wil be looking at ………………………. This is because………. Specification: This needs to be say what your project needs To be and not be. e.g. it must not have sharp edges because……….. ( you must have a reason for each point) They need to be under the following headings: Aesthetics Cost User Needs Environment Safety Sustainability Function Material Social & moral Ergonomics You need at least 10 specification points Design Brief: A design brief is you explaining your project, How long its going to take, What you hope to learn And why you are doing this project Situation: Put your product in a real life situation ( you are trying to solve a problem) Try and find some facts off the internet to Support what you are saying e.g. I will be making this for my little cousin Because ……………. On the internet try to find some data to Support your situation Needs: In this section you need to discuss the needs On the project, and the needs of the user. What does the project have to do, or Trying to achieve? What does the person using it want it to do? Brain storm: Questions that you have about that project Picture relating to the project Conclusion: What new information have you found on this page? And how has it helped you?

Mood Board History What? When? Why? How? Introduction: On this section you should discuss what information will be on this page! E.G. On this page I wil be looking at ………………………. This is because………. Mood Board History Discuss the history surrounding the product you wish to investigate. What is this products relevance to people? Use dates and pictures to describe the development of this product throughout history. Mood board On this page you need to add images that relate to your project, these can be any images as long as they are appropriate. What? What research pages will you be doing. Highlight each page. User Needs, Mood board, Material Analysis, Component research & a questionnaire. When? Why is it important to conduct this research at this point in the project? Why? How will each page help me? Briefly Identify each section outlining how it will help you. How? How will you conduct this information? What tools will you be using to do your research…..internet, books etc Conclusion: What new information have you found on this page? And how has it helped you?

Similar Product Investigation Introduction What product are you investigating on this side of the page & why? Introduction What product are you investigating on this side of the page & why? Similar Product Investigation Materials Advantages: Disadvantages: Function Advantages: Disadvantages: Function Advantages: Disadvantages: Materials Advantages: Disadvantages: Safety Advantages: Disadvantages: Picture front Picture front Safety Advantages: Disadvantages: Picture side Picture side Cost Advantages: Disadvantages: Annotate each picture Annotate each picture Cost Advantages: Disadvantages: Picture back Picture back Environmental Advantages: Disadvantages: Environmental Advantages: Disadvantages: Picture top Picture top User Needs Advantages: Disadvantages: Ergonomics Advantages: Disadvantages: Ergonomics Advantages: Disadvantages: User Needs Advantages: Disadvantages: Conclusion What does the information on this side of the page show and how will it t help your further research? Conclusion What does the information on this side of the page show and how will it t help your further research?

Material Analysis Woods Metals Plastics Conclusion Introduction What will you be investigating on this page? Material Analysis Material Advantages Disadvantages Picture Pine MDF Wood of your choice Aluminium Brass Copper Mild Steel HIP Acrylic Plastic of your choice Woods Image of process e.g. Vacuum forming Manufacturing processes: How does it work and how does it relate to your project Image of process e.g. Injection moulding Manufacturing processes: How does it work and how does it relate to your project Metals Image of process e.g. Laser cutting Manufacturing processes: How does it work and how does it relate to your project Plastics Conclusion What have you learnt from the information you have researched on this page?

Questionnaire Conclusion Introduction What will you be showing on this page? Why? How will it help you with your project? Conclusion What does this graph show & how will it influence my design research? Conclusion What does this graph show & how will it influence my design research? In this section you should ask 6 questions in relation to your project such as: “ how much would you want to pay for…..” “ what material would you like it to be made from?” Which colour LEDs would you like to have? It is important that theses questions are focused towards the project as this will give you a understanding of your target market You will then need to put your results into a range of different graphs Conclusion What does this graph show & how will it influence my design research? Conclusion What does this graph show & how will it influence my design research? Add details of your email here to a mass producing company that sells products similar to what you wish to make such as IKEA. Print screen the email and paste it here. Conclusion What have you learnt from the information you have researched on this page? Briefly summarise the findings from the graphs Conclusion What does this graph show & how will it influence my design research? Conclusion What does this graph show & how will it influence my design research?

Final Specifications Health & Safety Introduction What will you be showing on this page? Why? How will it help you with your project? Conclusion What has this page identified? Why is this research important? Which specifications will influence how you develop your circuit Health & Safety Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Aesthetics Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Ergonomics Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Environment Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Anthropometrics Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Cost Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Materials Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Sustainability Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Target Market Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Function Ten bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) The comments should be based on the components you will include in the project User Needs Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point) Technology Three bullet pointed answers explained (you must give a reason for each bullet point)

(four different designs in total). Design ideas Add images Of close Up sections On the following four pages you will need to come up a range of different design ideas, (four different designs in total). Your annotations need to be in written detail. Explain your idea showing how it will work, show close up of sections, discuss what material you will be using and the finish on the material. Show where the circuitry will fit inside. Remember, when annotating use the specification points as a guide. By using the specifications points as a reference it will show you are designing to a set guide rather than making it up Add annotations Add annotations Add annotations Add annotations

Design 1 Add picture of your model here Introduction What will you be showing on this page? Why? How will it help you with your project? Add annotations Add annotations You should have 4 design ideas, they need to be different from each other. Your annotations should highlight: Material used Manufacturing process Joints Show how your product will work Explain your idea Compare it against your specification (under each heading) Add picture of your model here Add annotations Conclusion What has this page identified? Why is this research important? Which parts will you consider will using and why?

Design 2 Add picture of your model here Introduction What will you be showing on this page? Why? How will it help you with your project? Add annotations Add annotations You should have 4 design ideas, they need to be different from each other. Your annotations should highlight: Material used Manufacturing process Joints Show how your product will work Explain your idea Compare it against your specification (under each heading) Add picture of your model here Add annotations Conclusion What has this page identified? Why is this research important? Which parts will you consider will using and why?

Design 3 Add picture of your model here Introduction What will you be showing on this page? Why? How will it help you with your project? Add annotations Add annotations You should have 4 design ideas, they need to be different from each other. Your annotations should highlight: Material used Manufacturing process Joints Show how your product will work Explain your idea Compare it against your specification (under each heading) Add picture of your model here Add annotations Conclusion What has this page identified? Why is this research important? Which parts will you consider will using and why?

Final Design Introduction What will you be showing on this page? Why? How will it help you with your project? Add annotations Add annotations Add annotations Add annotations Your final design will be the one that you are going to make. You need to compare it against your specification and add detailed annotations and measurements Add a pro desktop drawn images of your Design onto this section. This can be done on any CAD program Add picture of your model here Add annotations Conclusion What has this page identified? Why is this research important? Which parts will you consider will using and why?

component research Housing joint Dowel joint Nut and bolt Nails Dove tail joint Rebate joint Hinges Glues How could you use these on your project? You need to do a components page that explains each of these and how you could use them on your project

Modelling Development Introduction What will you be showing on this page? How will it help your GCSE coursework? Design 1 Conclusion How has this page helped you to understand what you might make? (be specific, mention key areas) Size, ergonomics, dimensions, materials , target market etc Model 1 Picture Side view Model 1 Picture Front view Model 1 Picture Back view How were the models put together? What materials have you used? What manufacturing processes & equipment have you used to make the model? How would you make individual sections (such as the casing) if it was your final GCSE product? What materials would you use? You must annotate and describe the function of individual sections of your model (don’t use small comments such as ‘aesthetically pleasing’ or ‘good size’ describe how its aesthetically pleasing and why it is a good size. Annotate the model in each view Design 2 Model 2 Picture Front view Model 2 Picture Front view Model 2 Picture Front view Do not copy this page layout

Modelling Development Introduction What will you be showing on this page? How will it help your GCSE coursework? Design 3 Conclusion How has this page helped you to understand what you might make? (be specific, mention key areas) Size, ergonomics, dimensions, materials , target market etc Model 3 Picture Side view Model 3 Picture Front view Model 3 Picture Back view How were the models put together? What materials have you used? What manufacturing processes & equipment have you used to make the model? How would you make individual sections (such as the casing) if it was your final GCSE product? What materials would you use? You must annotate and describe the function of individual sections of your model (don’t use small comments such as ‘aesthetically pleasing’ or ‘good size’ describe how its aesthetically pleasing and why it is a good size. Annotate the model in each view Design 4 Model 4 Picture Front view 4 Picture Front view Model 4 Picture Front view Do not copy this page layout