Saturday, February 27, 2010
Ideation Process of Wrist Navigator For NS
Ideation process can be daunting especially if you don't know where to start..
There are many ways to kick start...
#1... refer to your exisiting product research, borrow their forms/shapes.
#2... from your target user analysis, knowing their likes/preferences and work towards the design.
#3... some designs that target user can relate to as in the case of my design of a wrist navigator design.
Since the target is soldier, we can adopt and modify on the designs/forms which they can relate to..
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Create 3D Models With Google SketchUp
For those who are interested into drawing 3D using Google Sketchup. You can download it free by clicking here.
Watch a video of how Google Sketchup can help in your 3D drawing...
Watch a video of how Google Sketchup can help in your 3D drawing...
For Sec 45 & 46 DnT students: Holiday Assignment
Holiday Assignment (13th Mar - 21st Mar)
This shall be part of the grading for your mid year.
Coursework (100 marks)
1) Draw an isometric presentation of your final design on an A3 size paper. You may use ruler to help in your drawing. [50 marks]
Not sure on how to draw isometric…
Click on this link. http://www.mr-d-n-t.co.uk/isometric.htm
You may want to make a few copy of your drawing.
2. Show a contextual use of your product on an A3 size paper. You can source for a suitable context or environment where your product can be used. Your source can come from internet. Print out the context and transfer your drawing taking note of the proportion. [30 marks]
3. Produce an exploded view of your final design on an A3 size paper.
Click on the link below to know more about exploded view.
http://www.mr-d-n-t.co.uk/exploded-view.htm [20 marks]
Deadline: 23rd Mar 2010
This shall be part of the grading for your mid year.
Coursework (100 marks)
1) Draw an isometric presentation of your final design on an A3 size paper. You may use ruler to help in your drawing. [50 marks]
Not sure on how to draw isometric…
Click on this link. http://www.mr-d-n-t.co.uk/isometric.htm
You may want to make a few copy of your drawing.
2. Show a contextual use of your product on an A3 size paper. You can source for a suitable context or environment where your product can be used. Your source can come from internet. Print out the context and transfer your drawing taking note of the proportion. [30 marks]
3. Produce an exploded view of your final design on an A3 size paper.
Click on the link below to know more about exploded view.
http://www.mr-d-n-t.co.uk/exploded-view.htm [20 marks]
Deadline: 23rd Mar 2010
For Sec 45 & 46 DnT students: Deadline ..
Hey all, A gentle reminder...
Let's adhere to the deadline... By 30th May 2010..
Our target on 30th May 2010
(1) Artefact to completed.
(2) First draft of Journal Ready.
Let's adhere to the deadline... By 30th May 2010..
Our target on 30th May 2010
(1) Artefact to completed.
(2) First draft of Journal Ready.
For Sec 45 & 46 DnT Students: Things to Do While I am Away ...
Work must still be ongoing while I am away….
You should have completed ….
(1) Planning and Monitoring time line for main tasks and sub tasks.
(2) Problem Analysis with ample research done.
(3) Design Brief and at least 6 good specific/relevant Design Specifications
(4) A finalized idea.
In your journal, You should be continuing/starting to…..(Do AT HOME)
(1) Explore more ideas and forms for your design especially for your FINAL DESIGN. (REMEMBER always to tie in to your design specs.)
You should have completed ….
(1) Planning and Monitoring time line for main tasks and sub tasks.
(2) Problem Analysis with ample research done.
(3) Design Brief and at least 6 good specific/relevant Design Specifications
(4) A finalized idea.
In your journal, You should be continuing/starting to…..(Do AT HOME)
(1) Explore more ideas and forms for your design especially for your FINAL DESIGN. (REMEMBER always to tie in to your design specs.)
HOW TO EXPLORE???
(a) By researching into the forms/shapes that appeal to your target user.
(b) Through existing/similar product analysis and hence borrowing the existing form and shapes, adopting some ideation techniques (SCAMPER, Shape Borrowing, Relay thinking) to develop your truly own design.
(2) [A MUST HAVE] Create a mock-up or model from your finalized idea (THIS IS NECESSARY AND IMPORTANT!!!). Your mock up serves as a communication tool with your teacher and instructors.
(3) Research into relevant technologies for your development.
(a) Types of mechanisms suitable for your technology (For Eg: You may want to research on the types of dispensing mechanism if you are doing some dispenser unit OR explore into different types of mechanism that provides rotary motion if you want parts of your product to rotate OR you have some movement in mind, research into the types of mechanisms that produce these motion [Eg. A rack and pinion produces a linear motion].)
(b) Structures. [Research on how to make your product a stable unit that can stand vertically on the ground? Or What reinforcement to make a frame rigid and not collapse easily? Or the types of joint suitable for product? Or considering the angle inclination of the product in order to make it stable?]
(c) Electronics [For eg. Finding a light beam that facilitates in selection of routes, research into which types of LED or bulbs produces high intensity of light? Or research into which components/circuit can be used in an alarm? Or which types of motor guarantees a high turning speed?]
(4) Development.
(a) Decide and Take down Dimension for your product. It is good to do a mock up considering also the things you want to house in your unit. (For E.g. If you want to house a series of gears, record down the different gears sizes and measurement, that will help to decide your product height OR research into different sizes and length of shoes to help you decide your shoe holder OR research into the sizes of a CD to help you decide how the dimension of opening slot? OR research into the height of a table to help decide in the vertical standing height of your menu holder).
(b) Choice of Materials. [Decide on what material is important…. [Refer back to design spec, if you want to be waterproof, what type of material.. If you are going for light and portability, what types? Going for durability, what types? Again research]
(c) Detail down for e.g. how you are going cut certain materials? For e.g. How to make a slot on that material and the best method you can think of using? How to join certain parts together easily considering several ways? How to assemble the mechanisms to a unit without compromising its forms or other parts?
Making of artifact (ONLY IN WORKSHOP)
You can start your making once you have your finalized idea approved.
You can do your development together with your making.
You can start making a part first (for example, the base or the most essentially part of your artifact). You need to discuss with the teacher and instructor.. You need to draw a 3D sketch of your product or part you are making in your material list with all materials and dimensions listed. IF YOU HAVE A MOCK UP OR MODEL, IT WILL BE MUCH EASIER TO DISCUSS WITH INSTRUCTORS OR TEACHERS.
RECORD DOWN YOUR MAKING PROCESS IN THE JOURNAL. You may take photos of your MAKING stages.
WHAT IF YOU NEED TO MODIFY YOUR DESIGN? Yes, you may if you think it is necessary to add certain parts or modify certain parts or you research on certain shapes that might be a better form for your design… REMEMBER to account in your journal.
I do not want A RE_DO of everything as you should have planned and considered carefully for your design by then..
By 21st March 2010, I would be expecting 75% of your journal done (Problem situation, ideation, development and some evidence of your making process).
To complete at least 15% of your artifact making.
by then..ully for your design. es that might be a better form for your design.RS OR TEACHERS.
n your material list. different d
(a) By researching into the forms/shapes that appeal to your target user.
(b) Through existing/similar product analysis and hence borrowing the existing form and shapes, adopting some ideation techniques (SCAMPER, Shape Borrowing, Relay thinking) to develop your truly own design.
(2) [A MUST HAVE] Create a mock-up or model from your finalized idea (THIS IS NECESSARY AND IMPORTANT!!!). Your mock up serves as a communication tool with your teacher and instructors.
(3) Research into relevant technologies for your development.
(a) Types of mechanisms suitable for your technology (For Eg: You may want to research on the types of dispensing mechanism if you are doing some dispenser unit OR explore into different types of mechanism that provides rotary motion if you want parts of your product to rotate OR you have some movement in mind, research into the types of mechanisms that produce these motion [Eg. A rack and pinion produces a linear motion].)
(b) Structures. [Research on how to make your product a stable unit that can stand vertically on the ground? Or What reinforcement to make a frame rigid and not collapse easily? Or the types of joint suitable for product? Or considering the angle inclination of the product in order to make it stable?]
(c) Electronics [For eg. Finding a light beam that facilitates in selection of routes, research into which types of LED or bulbs produces high intensity of light? Or research into which components/circuit can be used in an alarm? Or which types of motor guarantees a high turning speed?]
(4) Development.
(a) Decide and Take down Dimension for your product. It is good to do a mock up considering also the things you want to house in your unit. (For E.g. If you want to house a series of gears, record down the different gears sizes and measurement, that will help to decide your product height OR research into different sizes and length of shoes to help you decide your shoe holder OR research into the sizes of a CD to help you decide how the dimension of opening slot? OR research into the height of a table to help decide in the vertical standing height of your menu holder).
(b) Choice of Materials. [Decide on what material is important…. [Refer back to design spec, if you want to be waterproof, what type of material.. If you are going for light and portability, what types? Going for durability, what types? Again research]
(c) Detail down for e.g. how you are going cut certain materials? For e.g. How to make a slot on that material and the best method you can think of using? How to join certain parts together easily considering several ways? How to assemble the mechanisms to a unit without compromising its forms or other parts?
Making of artifact (ONLY IN WORKSHOP)
You can start your making once you have your finalized idea approved.
You can do your development together with your making.
You can start making a part first (for example, the base or the most essentially part of your artifact). You need to discuss with the teacher and instructor.. You need to draw a 3D sketch of your product or part you are making in your material list with all materials and dimensions listed. IF YOU HAVE A MOCK UP OR MODEL, IT WILL BE MUCH EASIER TO DISCUSS WITH INSTRUCTORS OR TEACHERS.
RECORD DOWN YOUR MAKING PROCESS IN THE JOURNAL. You may take photos of your MAKING stages.
WHAT IF YOU NEED TO MODIFY YOUR DESIGN? Yes, you may if you think it is necessary to add certain parts or modify certain parts or you research on certain shapes that might be a better form for your design… REMEMBER to account in your journal.
I do not want A RE_DO of everything as you should have planned and considered carefully for your design by then..
By 21st March 2010, I would be expecting 75% of your journal done (Problem situation, ideation, development and some evidence of your making process).
To complete at least 15% of your artifact making.
by then..ully for your design. es that might be a better form for your design.RS OR TEACHERS.
n your material list. different d
More Ideation In Process
Sample 1: Ideation In Process for Jewellery Holder
Sample 2: Ideation For Menu Holder
Sample 2: Ideation For Menu Holder
For Sec 45 & 46 Students: Samples of Journal
Attached are some samples of what will be expecting to see in your journal for Problem Situation, User Analysis, Exisiting Product Research, Design Brief & Specs, Ideation and Sketch of Final Design.
The Official Opening of this BLOG!!
Hey all,
This blog is specially created for all my D&T students. It is a platform to share ideas and insights on D&T coursework. Feel free to roam around.
I will update any sharings or ideas as long as I think it is useful to you all.
KH :)
This blog is specially created for all my D&T students. It is a platform to share ideas and insights on D&T coursework. Feel free to roam around.
I will update any sharings or ideas as long as I think it is useful to you all.
KH :)
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