1. OIT/ISU Desktop Organizer Project Gary Nelson, Kelly Schubauer – ISU Jerry Nelson, Courtney Smith - OIT

2. Design Process Define a Problem Brainstorm Research and Generate Ideas Identify Criteria and Specify Constraints Explore Possibilities Select an Approach Develop a Design Proposal Make a model or Prototype Test and Evaluate the Design using Specifications Refine the Design Create or Make Solution Communicate Processes and Results

3. Define a Problem It seems no matter where you are trying to work you have to constantly move items around the desktop or to another surface to make room for your work. Create an attachment method that you can attach any type of holder. It could be a cell phone, and I-POD, even a cup of water. You can not use any hook and loops, adhesives or magnets. Your base must be able to hold paper, paper clips and pens/pencils.

4. Brainstorm

7. Research and Generate Ideas Different types of Organizers Colors, sizes, shapes, etc. Look for different types of attachments and methods for attaching them.

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9. Identify Criteria and Specify Constraints Design a desktop organizer. Base organizer must hold (8 ½ x 11) paper, pencils and paperclips. Must have a connection method that will allow parts to be shared. Must hold at least 5 optional parts.

10. Explore Possibilities Suction Cup Velcro Lego Style Angle-Hole

11. Select an Approach

12. Develop a Design Proposal

13. Make a model or Prototype

15. Test and Evaluate the Design using Specifications

16. Refine the Design Watch out for changes in Dimensions

17. Create or Make Solution

19. Communicate Processes and Results Send Final Video