AS Product Design: Resistant Materials Design Section (B) EdExcel
Designing Range of skills: 2D 3D (isometric, perspective) CAD Modelling
Brief and Specification - Page 1 Layout Design Brief Specification Brief and Specification
Design Brief Digital cameras are all very similar and many take little account for the wide range of activities and people that use them. I am going to design and model a model digital camera for _______________. The camera should be innovative and fashionable* to appeal to the customer. The camera must be durable and have a long battery life. * Theme / retro / vintage / ergonomic / creative / fun / lightweight / portable
Specification Headings: Ergonomics Materials Aesthetics Function Safety Customer Environmental Issues Moral Issues Social Issues
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Initial Ideas – Page 2 4 ideas (1 per quarter of a page – 2 on CAD, 2 by hand) Annotate Strengths and weaknesses (& why) Specification points User Materials (& why) Processes (& why) Extra detail / zoomed in views Alternatives / development
Modelling Use modelling to test features (like proportions, scale, function, sub-systems etc) Modelling must be presented using clear, well-annotated photos.
3D Ideas – Page 3 & 4 4 3D ideas (2 per page half page for each) Chosen from previous ideas Changed SIGNIFCANTLY Isometric (exploded view if necessary) Annotate Strengths and weaknesses (& why) Specification points User Materials (& why) Processes (& why) Extra detail / zoomed in views Alternatives / development Models (probably styrofoam) – photos in situ Comment on the models (ergonomics etc)
Models Accurate sizes Testing ergonomics High quality finish Detail
Models
Models
Models
Final Design – Page 5 Drawn using CAD (Solidworks) Rendered isometric Rendered other views Working drawing (orthographic) Photos of final model (done using the 3D printer) A table justifying the materials and processes A table evaluating against the specification
Designing - order Brief & Specification Initial ideas 3D Development 1 Final Design (CAD, isometric and orthographic etc)
DESIGNING 2 NEW PROJECT
Brief, Specification & Initial Ideas – Page 7 Layout Design Brief Initial Ideas Specification Brief and Specification
Design Brief Many chairs are uncomfortable for long periods of time. I am going to design and model a chair for / to _______________. The chair should be comfortable and appeal to the customer. The chair should also be durable and long lasting
Specification Headings: Ergonomics Materials Aesthetics Function Safety Customer Environmental Issues Moral Issues Social Issues
Initial Ideas 3-4 ideas Annotate Strengths and weaknesses (& why) Specification points User Materials (& why) Processes (& why) Extra detail / zoomed in views Alternatives / development
Brief, Specification & Initial Ideas – Page 7 Layout Design Brief Initial Ideas Specification Brief and Specification
3D Ideas – Page 8 2 or 3 3D ideas – VERY DIFFERENT Chosen from previous ideas Changed SIGNIFICANTLY Isometric (exploded view if necessary) Annotate Strengths and weaknesses (& why) Specification points User Materials (& why) Processes (& why) Extra detail / zoomed in views Alternatives / development Models (probably styrofoam) – photos in situ Comment on the models (ergonomics etc)
Final Design – Page 9 Drawn using CAD (Solidworks) Rendered isometric Rendered other views Working drawing (orthographic) A table justifying the materials and processes A table evaluating against the specification
Designing - order Brief, Specification and Initial Ideas 3D Ideas Final Design