This project is going to take you from concept desi

product. You will begin with hand sketches and move on to production
drawings on the computer. You will use these production drawings to build
your own puzzle block.

ProbIem Statement:
A local office furniture manufacturing company throws away tens of
thousands of scrap hardwood cubes that result from its furniture
construction processes. The material is expensive, and the scrap
represents a sizeable loss of profit.

Design Statement:
Fine Office Furniture, nc. would like to return value to its waste produ
desktop novelty items that will be sold on the showroom floor. Design, build, test, document, and present a
three-dimensional puzzle system that is made from the scrap hardwood cubes. The puzzle system must
provide an appropriate degree of challenge to a person who is seven years of age or older.

Constraints:
1. The puzzle must be fabricated from 27, hardwood cubes.
2. The puzzle system must contain exactly five puzzle pieces.
3. Each individual puzzle piece must consist of
are permanently attached to each other.
4. No two puzzle pieces can be the same.
5. Every puzzle piece must be at least 2 cubes deep / wide / high in each dimension (can not lay flat
regardless of how you turn it).
6. The five puzzle pieces must assemble to form a 2 cube.
7. Puzzle parts should interlock.

Puzzle Design Breakdown (Design Process)

Phase : Problem dentification
- Review Design Challenge Brief

Phase : Brainstorm & Conceptualization
- Design a series of potential solutions.
Brainstorm and come up with as many part combinations possible using different numbers
of cubes. (You will use the Puzzle Part Combinations Activity as your guide for this step.)

Phase : Research & Generate deas
- Using plastic cubes to build prototypes, design three options that satisfy the Puzzle Design
Challenge constraints. You will sketch these three puzzle cube options in isometric view. Also, you
will need to sketch the layers of each cube in oblique v
Puzzle Cube Design Brief
This project is going to take you from concept design work to final production of
. You will begin with hand sketches and move on to production
drawings on the computer. You will use these production drawings to build
A local office furniture manufacturing company throws away tens of
ds of scrap hardwood cubes that result from its furniture
construction processes. The material is expensive, and the scrap

Fine Office Furniture, nc. would like to return value to its waste product by using it as the raw material for
desktop novelty items that will be sold on the showroom floor. Design, build, test, document, and present a
dimensional puzzle system that is made from the scrap hardwood cubes. The puzzle system must
appropriate degree of challenge to a person who is seven years of age or older.
The puzzle must be fabricated from 27, hardwood cubes.
The puzzle system must contain exactly five puzzle pieces.
Each individual puzzle piece must consist of at least three, but no more than six hardwood cubes that
are permanently attached to each other.
No two puzzle pieces can be the same.
Every puzzle piece must be at least 2 cubes deep / wide / high in each dimension (can not lay flat
The five puzzle pieces must assemble to form a 2 cube.
Puzzle Design Breakdown (Design Process)
Review Design Challenge Brief
Phase : Brainstorm & Conceptualization
Design a series of potential solutions.
Brainstorm and come up with as many part combinations possible using different numbers
of cubes. (You will use the Puzzle Part Combinations Activity as your guide for this step.)
deas
Using plastic cubes to build prototypes, design three options that satisfy the Puzzle Design
Challenge constraints. You will sketch these three puzzle cube options in isometric view. Also, you
will need to sketch the layers of each cube in oblique view. All sketches must be rendered with

ct by using it as the raw material for
desktop novelty items that will be sold on the showroom floor. Design, build, test, document, and present a
dimensional puzzle system that is made from the scrap hardwood cubes. The puzzle system must
appropriate degree of challenge to a person who is seven years of age or older.
at least three, but no more than six hardwood cubes that
Every puzzle piece must be at least 2 cubes deep / wide / high in each dimension (can not lay flat
Brainstorm and come up with as many part combinations possible using different numbers
of cubes. (You will use the Puzzle Part Combinations Activity as your guide for this step.)
Using plastic cubes to build prototypes, design three options that satisfy the Puzzle Design
Challenge constraints. You will sketch these three puzzle cube options in isometric view. Also, you
iew. All sketches must be rendered with

colored pencils. (You will use the Puzzle Design Challenge Prototypes Activity as your guide for
this step.)
- nterview at least one target consumer to see what they would want their puzzle cube to include.
Decide on evaluation criteria.

Phase V: dentify Criteria and Specify Constraints
- Review Design Challenge Brief

Phase V and V: Explore Possibilities and Select an Approach
- Evaluate your different designs using a Decision Matrix. (You must have at least four criteria.)

Phase V: Develop a Design Proposal
- Final Annotated Sketches of Winning Design Sketch the winning design's parts in multiview (top,
front, and right side orthographic views and isometric view for each part). Draw each orthographic
sketch to scale (4 squares = 1 inch). Render with colored pencils.

Phase V and X: Make a Model / Prototype & Test Design
- Prototype test fit your design with plastic cubes.
- Have a peer review / test your final design.

Phase X: Refine your Design
- Make any modifications (teacher approved) needed to your design.
- Create part (.ipt) and dimensioned drawing (.idw) files for every piece to be used in your puzzle
cube. Once these are created, an assembly file (.iam) must be created. Prepare and .PN, and
place in a .idw with BOM and balloons.

Phase X: Create / Make your Solution
- Construct your puzzle cube using hardwood blocks. You will need to sand all edges, and make
sure you color each part to match your chosen design.

Phase X: Communicate Processes and Results
- Reflect and evaluate on your design and the process to create it. (A reflection sheet will be
provided for this.)
- Create project portfolio.
- Create final presentation. (Record your assembly and include it in your presentation.)
- Present your puzzle cube design.

Puzzle Design Challenge Rubric

NOTE: The upkeep of your journal throughout the lifecycle of this project will be periodically
assessed and recorded as a daily grade
will be recorded as a daily grade.

NOTE: Bonus points will be given throughout this project for digital photos, extra sketches
that add value to your project, creative additions

Design Phase II - PuzzIe Part Com

TOTAL OF 40 POINTS
(Reported with Next Phase's Points in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
*Multiply your score by 2.5 to compute a % score.
Topics 8 points
Activity
ExpIained in
JournaI
Activity pasted / described
in journal in correct
location
Identification of
Combinations
dentifies 20+ different
combinations
Isometric /
ObIique Format
Follows accurate
sketching formats

Procedures

Procedures followed (i.e.
3 cube combinations
presented first, then 4
cube combinations etc.)
ConcIusion
Conclusion questions
answered completely and
accurately
* If a grading topic is not attempted at al

Design Phase III, IV, and V (Prototypes Activity)

TOTAL OF 60 POINTS
(Reported with Previous Phase's Points in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
*Multiply your score by 100 and then divide by 60
Topics 6 points
Activity
ExpIained in
JournaI
Activity pasted / described
in journal in correct
location
Design of
AIternatives
Generates at least three
viable concepts that
include complexity /
Puzzle Design Challenge Rubric
NOTE: The upkeep of your journal throughout the lifecycle of this project will be periodically
a daily grade. In addition, the reflection at the end

NOTE: Bonus points will be given throughout this project for digital photos, extra sketches
that add value to your project, creative additions / journal entries, etc.
PuzzIe Part Combinations Activity
(Reported with Next Phase's Points in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
to compute a % score.
7 points 6 points
/ described Activity pasted / described in
journal but not before
sketches
Activity only partially
pasted / described in
journal
dentifies 15+ different
combinations
dentifies 10+
combinations
Sketching formats acceptable

Sketches difficult to
visualize and / or does
not follow the correct
formats
Procedures followed (i.e. -

Most procedures followed (i.e.
- combinations presented but
not in correct order or
combinations not correctly
labeled)
Procedures only
partially followed
answered completely and
Most conclusion questions
answered completely and
accurately
Conclusion questions
answered but not
accurately
grading topic is not attempted at all, no points will be accumulated for that topic
Design Phase III, IV, and V (Prototypes Activity)
(Reported with Previous Phase's Points in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
by 100 and then divide by 60 to compute a % score.
5 points 4 points
Activity pasted / described Activity pasted / described in
journal but not before
sketches
Activity only partially
pasted / described in
journal
Generates three viable
concepts
Generates three
concepts but not all of
them meet design

NOTE: The upkeep of your journal throughout the lifecycle of this project will be periodically
. In addition, the reflection at the end of this project
NOTE: Bonus points will be given throughout this project for digital photos, extra sketches

(Reported with Next Phase's Points in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
points 5 points
Activity only partially
pasted / described in
Activity not
pasted /
described
properly
dentifies less
than 10
combinations
difficult to
and / or does
not follow the correct
ncomplete
Sketches
Procedures only
partially followed
Most procedures
not followed
Conclusion questions
answered but not
Some conclusion
questions not
answered
l, no points will be accumulated for that topic.
(Reported with Previous Phase's Points in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
3 points
Activity only partially
pasted / described in
Activity not pasted /
described properly
but not all of
them meet design
Generates less than
three viable
concepts

Topics 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points

creativity constraints
Design
Constraints
All options fully meet
design constraints
Two options fully meet
design constraints
Only one option fully
meets design
constraints
Does not meet
constraints

Isometric
Format
Follows accurate
sketching formats

Sketching formats
acceptable

Sketches difficult to
visualize and / or
does not follow the
correct formats
ncomplete Sketches
ObIique
Format
Follows accurate
sketching formats

Sketching formats
acceptable

Sketches difficult to
visualize and / or
does not follow the
correct formats
ncomplete Sketches
PenciIing
Techniques
Shows excellent line
quality (straight and of the
correct line weight)
Shows good line quality
(Fairly straight and of the
correct line weight)
Lines vary in
thickness but are fairly
accurate
Lines feathered,
curved, converged,
or are hard to
identify
Geometry
Shapes correct with 90
corners etc.
Shapes close to correct
Shapes not correct
but recognizable
Shapes confusing

Proportion
and ScaIe
Elements sized correctly
and communicate
effectively
Most elements sized
correctly and communicate
the design in an acceptable
manner
Elements close to the
correct relationship
with some distortion
Elements have no
relationship with
each other and detail
is difficult to
ascertain
CoIor
Color appropriately applied
and enhances the image
Color appropriately applied
and does not take away from
image
Color applied but
does make the visual
appearance of the
object pleasing to the
eye
Color detracts from
the three
dimensional image
or is incorrectly
applied
SeIection of
FinaI Design
Selects most appropriate
concept and clearly
justifies the choice using
the appropriate criteria in a
Decision Matrix
Selects an appropriate
concept and is somewhat
able to justify the choice
using marginally acceptable
criteria in a Decision Matrix
Selects concept using
inadequate criteria
Does not properly
format the Decision
Matrix
* If a grading topic is not attempted at all, no points will be accumulated for that topic.



Design Phase VII, VIII, and IX- FinaI Design Sketches and Test

TOTAL OF 60 POINTS (Reported with Phase XI in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
Topics 6 points 5 points 4 points 3 points
Activity
ExpIained in
JournaI
Activity pasted /
described in journal in
correct location
Activity pasted /
described in journal but
not before sketches
Activity only partially
pasted / described in
journal
Activity not pasted /
described properly
Design
Constraints
Fully meets design
constraints
Meets most design
constraints and supports
the design function
Meets some
constraints but not
enough to support the
design function
Does not meet
constraints
Isometric
Format
Follows accurate
sketching formats

Sketching formats
acceptable

Sketches difficult to
visualize and / or does
not follow the correct
formats
ncomplete Sketches
Orthographic
Format
Follows accurate
sketching formats

Sketching formats
acceptable

Sketches difficult to
visualize and / or does
not follow the correct
formats
ncomplete Sketches
MuItiview Follows accurate Sketching formats Sketches difficult to ncomplete Sketches

Format sketching formats (i.e.

views properly placed
and aligned)

acceptable

visualize and / or does
not follow the correct
formats
PenciIing
Techniques
Shows excellent line
quality (straight and of
the correct line weight)
Shows good line quality
(Fairly straight and of the
correct line weight)
Lines vary in thickness
but are fairly accurate
Lines feathered,
curved, converged, or
are hard to identify
Geometry
Shapes correct with 90
corners etc.
Shapes close to correct
Shapes not correct but
recognizable
Shapes confusing

Proportion and
ScaIe
Elements sized correctly
and communicate
effectively
Most elements sized
correctly and
communicate the design
in an acceptable manner
Elements close to the
correct relationship
with some distortion
Elements have no
relationship with each
other and detail is
difficult to ascertain
CoIor
Color appropriately
applied
and enhances the
image
Color applied but does
make the visual
appearance of the object
pleasing to the eye

Color applied but some
color incorrect
Color detracts from the
three dimensional
image
Prototype Test
Prototype was tested
and correct information
was accurately
documented
Prototype was tested and
most information was
documented
Prototype was tested
and some information
was documented
Prototype was tested
but correct information
was not documented
* If a grading topic is not attempted at all, no points will be accumulated for that topic.

Design Phase X - Inventor Drawings

TOTAL OF 200 POINTS (Presented as Two Grades in Gradebook)
Topics 20 points 17 points 15 points 13 points
.ipt part fiIes -
generaI

.ipt files created for all 5 parts;
.ipt files are accurate
.ipt files created for all
5 parts but some have
minor errors
.ipt files created for all
5 parts but are not
accurately
constructed in
nventor
.ipt files not created
for all 5 parts
.idw part fiIes -
aIignment
.idw files created for all 5 parts
and all views are accurately
placed and aligned
.idw files created for all
5 parts but some views
are not accurately
placed and aligned
.idw files created for
all 5 parts but some
views missing
.idw files not
created for all 5
parts and / or many
views are missing
.idw part fiIes -
dimensioning
Dimensions shown correctly in
all views
Dimensions shown
correctly in most views
Dimensions shown
but do not follow
correct format in most
views
Dimensions shown
but are incorrect
.iam assembIed
cube fiIe-
generaI
.iam verifies the assembly
thoroughly and clearly presents
all parts with appropriate color
etc.
.iam includes all parts
but some errors are
present
.iam includes all parts
but many errors are
present
.iam attempted but
does not include all
parts
.iam assembIed
cube fiIe -
constraints
Parts are completely and
efficiently constrained
All constraints present
but some inefficiently
applied
Some constraints
missing or inefficiently
applied
Most constraints
missing or
inefficiently applied
.idw of
assembIed
cube with BOM
All parts present and accurately
represented with a balloon;
BOM is accurate, formatted
correctly, and includes
thorough descriptions
All parts present and
represented with
balloons but format
and / or BOM
descriptions are
confusing

All parts present and
represented with
balloons but some
are not correctly
represented and / or
described
File is missing
information and / or
correct format was
not followed for
balloons and BOM
.ipn cube fiIe
(animated
expIosion)
.ipn file is accurate, visually
appealing, and communicates
overall design in best format;
Tweaks and animation clearly
Tweaks and animation
accurately presents all
parts and their
assembly but is
Some parts and their
assembly are not
completely presented
with appropriate
.ipn attempted but
has many errors
and / or is missing
most tweaks

Topics 20 points 17 points 15 points 13 points

and accurately documents all
parts and their assembly
confusing and / or is
visually distracting
tweaks and animation
.idw fiIe of
expIoded cube
with BOM
All parts present and accurately
represented with a balloon;
Proper spacing is used; BOM is
accurate, formatted correctly,
and includes thorough
descriptions
All parts present and
represented with
balloons but format
and / or BOM
descriptions are
confusing

All parts present and
represented with
balloons but some
are not correctly
represented and / or
described
File is missing
information and / or
correct format was
not followed for
balloons and BOM
TitIe BIocks
All title blocks formatted
correctly and present accurate
information
All title blocks are
formatted correctly but
some have missing /
inaccurate information
Some title blocks not
formatted correctly
Title blocks
attempted but are
not formatted
correctly
FiIe
management
All files stored correctly as a
project in a clear format
All files are stored
together as a project
but format introduces
confusion (i.e. names
are confusing)
Most files are stored
together as a project
but some are filed
incorrectly
Some files are
difficult to locate
and / or missing
* If a grading topic is not attempted at all, no points will be accumulated for that topic.


Design Phase XI - Construction with Wooden BIocks

TOTAL OF 40 POINTS
(Reported with Design ProposaI Phase in Gradebook as One Grade TotaIing 100)
*Multiply your score by 2.5 to compute a % score.
Topics 8 points 7 points 6 points 5 points
Design
Creativity
Design is creative and
presents complexity (all
pieces interlock in 3
directions)
Design is creative and
presents some
complexity (all pieces
except one interlock in
3 directions)
Design is somewhat
creative but two pieces do
not interlock in 3 directions
Design is simple and
does not interlock well
Design
Constraints
Fully meets design
constraints
Meets most design
constraints and
supports the design
function
Meets some constraints
Does not meet
constraints
Fit
Pieces fit together with no
noticeable gaps or rough
transitions are present in
final puzzle
Pieces fit together to
form final cube but
some pieces are not
aligned / sanded
properly
Overall puzzle is difficult to
construct because some
pieces are not aligned /
sanded properly
Overall puzzle can not
be constructed correctly
because some pieces
are not aligned / sanded
properly
CoIor
Color appropriately
applied and enhances the
design
Color applied but does
make the visual
appearance of the
object pleasing to the
eye
Color detracts from the
puzzle
Color incorrectly applied
QuaIity
("Wow"
factor)
Puzzle cube is
constructed with accuracy
and is visual appealing;
Cube offers a challenge to
the target consumer
Puzzle cube is
constructed with
accuracy; Design and
visual appearance is
acceptable
Puzzle cube is constructed
with accuracy but does not
offer a visually appealing
and challenging puzzle for
the target consumer
Puzzle cube's
construction and design
is poor
* If a grading topic is not attempted at all, no points will be accumulated for that topic.

Design Phase XII - PortfoIio.