Project #2 – Scroll Saw Woods Project
In the shop we use the design cycle depicted above, to come up with solutions to problems. By using and following the design cycle you will be on a path to find a path towards the solution for a problem.
There are three main components you will submit for this assignment.
PART 1. Submit a picture of your design and prototype (must have your face visible)
PART 2. Submit a picture of your finished project (must have your face visible)
PART 3. Submit a completed 'strip bender evaluation'
PART 1
- Read ‘Strip bender plastics info sheet’ (see below)
- You will be making an item that is meant to assist you when using technology.
DEFINE (the problem)
- Ask yourself, "is there an unsafe, inefficient or just plain annoying way your use of technology needs a change or adjustment?"
- Now go to the ideate step to begin drawing your brain storming solutions to the problem.
IDEATE (coming up with an idea, draw )
- Ask yourself, "in my daily use of technology, what item or design could help me use technology in a more efficient and possibly more safe way?"
You will be provided with a piece of acrylic / plexiglass to make the project out of using various tools including a strip bender. Ideas for your project include a holder for various items such as a mobile device, controller, headphones, glasses etc. (YOU CAN MAKE ANYTHING!)
- Look online for inspiration, be sure to search for acrylic and strip bender projects.
- Using the sheet of 8.5" x 11" paper given to you by Mr. Spiers to complete a design drawing with dimensions in centimeters. The design drawing has to have a front and side view of your project. You may include a top view if necessary.
- Once complete, present your design drawing to Mr. Spiers for approval, once approved you may go to the prototype step.
PROTOTYPE (Building a test version)
- You must now cut out and fold a 'to scale' (the same size as the real final project will be) prototype using paper.
- The dimensions and important features should be labelled on the prototype.
- Once you have completed your prototype, move to the test step.
TEST (See if your prototype functions as it should)
- Once your prototype is complete, try your mobile device or electronics on the prototype to ensure your size and design is satisfactory.
- Flatten out your prototype and measure the size of it to determine how much material you will require make it.
- Take your prototype and material size required to make your project to Mr. Spiers for approval, once approved, Mr. Spiers will cut out the piece you require and give it to you.
- Submit a picture of you holding the design drawing and prototype, your face must be visible.
Make (Time to use tools to make your design)
- Now that you have your piece of material, go to the 'make' step
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- You'd like to have a final product that is smooth and rounded, use
B :
- Now that you have an idea, using a white piece of paper, start sketching, then drawing your idea and be sure to draw it using a ruler (from the shop wall).
- Indicate on your drawing the measurement of your project, length width, using the example Mr. Spiers did in class.
- once you have your drawing completed, take it to Mr. Spiers for approval, once he approves your design you will move to the next phase of the 'design cycle', the prototype phase.
- Complete ‘Strip bender construction path’
- Hand in your sketched drawings as well as your paper cut out prototype
- Hand in your completed plastics project
- Complete and submit ‘Strip bender evaluation’
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