1. Dynamic Design Josafat Gonzalez Randy Draeger Arjun Patel Mark Pszczolkowski Flavor 2 O

2. Table of Contents Defining the problem Problem statement Goals Brainstorming Researching and Generating Ideas Flavoring ideas Testimonials Survey Survey samples Criteria and Constraints Design Concept Selection Matrix Specifications

3. Exploring Possibilities Selecting An Approach Constraint Matrix Developing a Design Proposal Assembly Procedure Materials Analysis Flavor Device Decision Matrix Technical Drawings Expert Feedback Prototyping Testing and Evaluating Refining the Design Final Solution

4. Defining the Problem Water taste is not always pleasant Too bland Water flavoring is not easy to do Things to carry Messy process Separate items

5. Problem Statement Often times, water taste is unpleasant and a different flavor is desired, however trying to flavor the water involves many different components that may not be readily available at all times.

6. Justification Survey Gather data about Target Audience Target Audience: High School students, Male and Female, that have active lifestyles Articles Public statement, medical reviews, technical critiques, Case studies Testimonials Statements from Potential Customers

7. Survey Sample 33% 23% 12% 4% 28%56% of test subjects said water taste was unpleasant

8. Survey Sample Answer Number of Surveys Yes49 No33 Total81 60% 40%

9. Survey Sample 62% 38% Answer Number of Surveys Yes50 No31 Total81

10. Sample Articles “A Celebration of Water In Public Spaces”- Joe Pomento Factors affecting taste “Nonpoint Source Program Success Story”- Environmental Protection Agency Informs the Public about Environmental factors affecting Water Taste “Problems with Generic Water Bottle Products”-online article Discusses issues with material selection

11. Testimonials Judi-I never thought I could give up soda...hate plain water and then learned about your's. I've lost about 20 so far and am on my journey. Testimonial retrieved December 1,2009 from http://www.herbalwater.com/testimoni als.html

12. Testimonials con’t “Using Flavor Packets is a hassle” Alex Busch, BHS student

13. Brainstorming Consulted with one another about possible solutions Very different ideas Built off each other’s thoughts to better our primary ideas

14. Research and Generate Ideas Documented Related Patents and current solutions Made preliminary sketches Group Discussion on Designs Looked for Inspiration Automotive Thermostat valve

15. Previous/ Current Solutions Patents Current Market Solutions

16. Preliminary Sketches

17. Criteria and Constraints Developed Design Concept Selection Matrix for necessary criteria Created constraints required to build a hydration device Hygiene Materials Project specifications finalized

18. Design Concept Selection Matrix How it Works → Wants ↓xFeasability Ease of Operation Durability/ ReliabilityCostSafety Aestheticsxx Light Weightxxx Portablex Large Container Volume Easy to Cleanxxx

19. Specifications SpecQuantifiable statement (testable, with constraints) Ease of useThe product conducts the flavoring process successfully 90% of the time on the 1 st attempt. Aesthetics90% of 50 consumers prefer our design over the conventional water bottle. The design must have volume graduations. ColorColor to be determined by potential consumers. VolumeVolume will be between 0.5 and 1 liter. MaterialTo be determined by tests ranging from durability, cost, appeal, etc.

20. Specifications Con’t FunctionalityMultiple tests. Encompasses no leaking, operational flavor system, no leaking occurring in flavor chamber, not a hassle to carry Reliability/DurabilityFunctional a set amount (30-50) uses ranging from use in washing machine, actual use refilling, drop tests, throwing tests, pressure tests, and is still operational. CostHas base cost that is competitive pricing compared to competing companies ($5-$20) FeasibilityIs easy to be built by local vendors and us with proper equipment (injection molding, etc.). UsabilityThe water flavoring system must flavor three to five times before needing to be refilled. There should be a minimum of two flavoring options. There should be a maximum of 3 processes to flavor.

21. Exploring Possibilities Made secondary sketches Had to fulfill the Specifications Discussed our ideas and their function Multiple designs to choose from

22. Sketches

23. Selecting an Approach To decide on the design, we made a weighted constraint matrix Allowed us to evaluate the design using our specifications Weighed the specifications differently Highest score would be the best suitable design

24. Weighted Constraint Matrix WeightSpec/Constr aint MarkArjunRandyJosafat 10Ease of Use4343 7Aesthetics5432 2Color-- 5Volume-- 7Material-- 10Functionality3232 9Reliability/ Durability 3233 10Cost-- 10Feasibility3343 10Usability3333 Total199153185148

25. Developing a Design Proposal To succeed on our chosen path: Made an assembly procedure Completed a material and cost analysis Created technical drawings on our final concept Innovation vs. Invention Sent our design proposal to experts to receive feedback

26. Assembly Procedure Parts needed for completion of prototype: Cap Syringe Bottle Syringe attachment Food grade adhesive Flavor injector holder Materials needed: Polycarbonate Epoxy resin Rapid prototyping material Tools required for job: Drill press 15mm drill bits Rapid prototyping machine clamps

27. Material Analysis Chart Part Name QTYDescriptionPurchase Location Cost Bottle 1124oz. Translucent green Nalgene OTG DonatedN/A Bottle 2124 oz. Thermos Intak Wal-Mart$10.00 Syringe4Animas insulin Pump Cartridge DonatedN/A Flavor Injector holder 2Machined by Rapid Prototyping Machine Bartlett High School $20.00 IV Tubing1Medical-GradeDonatedN/A Total: $30.00

28. Material Selection MaterialBio-paperBio-plasticplasticSteel constraintYYNN ReusableYYYY BiodegradableYYNN DishwasherNYYY renewableYYNN total4522

29. Material Selection con’t Materialpolyesterpolyethylenesteelaluminumpolycarbonate specifications-- Durable34554 Eco-friendly22443 Cost43124 Ease of manufacture 32434 availability23435 total1114181720

30. Refining Design

31. Expert Feedback Sent our design to experts that would be able to help us Asked them to give us feedback on our design Design flaws Suggestions

32. Expert Feedback Con’t Douglas Mengler Maintenance manager at CapSonic Inc. Emphasized the design should be simple and easy to produce Use standardized parts Ease of manufacturing Cost Material selection importance About our design: Liked the idea of standardizing parts Syringe Must be knowledgeable about the manufacturing process Multi-part assembly vs. one complicated assembly

33. Flavor Device Decision Matrix DesignsValveSyringe Criteria-- Safety55 Ease of manufacture 24 Durability34 Feasibility24 Total1217 Focused on ease of manufacture and feasibility.

34. Prototyping Very critical step See if our idea is going to work Prototype constructions was completed at Bartlett High School 5 prototypes 2 testable prototypes

37. Building the Prototype

38. Testing and Evaluating Came up with five (5) different testing procedures Make sure our prototypes work properly Make sure our prototypes meet our specifications properly

39. Testing and Evaluating Con’t Ease of Use Make sure the product is able to be used by the consumer Waterproofing Make sure water does not leak Durability Make sure all systems withstand use and abuse

40. Testing and Evaluating Con’t Product Longevity See how long the bottle will function properly Cleanliness To ensure to bottle will not keep unwanted residue from flavoring

41. Refining the Design We wanted to keep our flavoring device secure Found a water bottle with a flip up cap Prevent from breaking when falling Implemented our design within that new water bottle Same flavoring process - new look

42. Building Next prototype

44. Final Solution Thermos Intak BPA Free Hydration Bottle – Blue (24oz.) 2 Syringes( Aminas) Liquid flavoring Syringe holder (attached to the cap)

45. Final Solution

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