1. Delia Memorial School(Hip Wo)
S.2 Project Learning
C&T Lesson Project
Phone Case
Our version of:
Leader:
2A Rasheeq (13)
Members:
2A Chryss (06)
2A Paul (09)
2A Lukas (10)
2A Kerby (08)

2. An alternative:
Instead of using form-factor destroying cases, we can use skins, that apply and bond to the phone with heat.
It protects from scratches, and makes your phone look like it’s brand new for a long time.

3. Purpose(s) of the design:
Design Brief
Purpose(s) of the design:
Protect the phone, while at the same time preserving ergonomics of the phone.

4. Specifications
User : Basically anyone with a phone.
Function of the artefact : Protects the phone from accidental drops and cosmetic scratches on the phone itself.
Artefacts: Structure: Little bumps on the corner of the phone Materials: Silicone, vinyl shrink wrap Others: N/A

5. Data collection
Dbrand.com
Amazon.com
Google
Everyday life

6. Strength and Weakness of the phone case
Strengths
Can protect the phone when dropped at an angle.
Looks good
Cheap
Grippy and unlikely to fall while holding
Still supports wireless charging
Overall:
It’s okay if you plan to regularly switch.
Weaknesses
The case is fragile and can only likely drop once.
No clip/carabiner to attach it on a bag
Depends on the material; might be too slippery
Might destroy the form factor of the phone, harming the ergonomics

7. Mind map of the Design Phone case:
Who - Common everyday people, hikers, etc.
What - A phone case
When - All the time
Where - Everywhere, basically
Why - To protect your phone from everyday wear and tear
How - By applying bumpers and a skin

8. Suggestions to improve phone cases
Existing weaknesses
The case is fragile and can only likely drop once.
No clip/carabiner to attach it on a bag
Depends on the material; might be too slippery
Might destroy the form factor of the phone, harming the ergonomics
Recommendations
Improve the existing materials of the case, eg. using metals instead of plastics/silicone
Add a little slot for an optional carabiner for the user to put on by themselves
Again, use another material
Make the phone case a slimmer form factor, in order to not hinder ergonomics

9. Group reflection
Chryss: I think phone cases are nice for long-term use.
Rasheeq: I think phone cases look stylish, even if it wasn’t made by the company who made the phone.
Kerby: It’s good for protecting phones.
Paul: I think some of the phone cases are too bulky to use comfortably.
Lukas: I think skins are the better alternative to phone cases.