Guide for NEA

Design Brief

Design Brief
Introduction
My project in product design is to make an innovation which
Water is a priority for any life solves a problem. I will need to conduct research and
source, so why waste it? develop ideas to broadcast my invention. On this page, I
Design an innovative will set my brief and create a thinking diagram which will
product or solution that reduces wasted water. The product must be
eco-friendly and should have a secondary function to it. The product help me understand what my product could offer. I will need
must ensure that it doesn’t get affected by any water problems, as to make a personalised brief so I can ensure my product is
that is the main priority. Clients should get a personalised design for innovative and has features that make it functional.
them, perhaps a modern/conventional design so it can be placed in
different atmospheres.

Personal Brief
The idea must solve a problem: wastage of water. The product
should be designed for multi-functional use with a modern design
aesthetic. The environment or atmosphere should be appropriate to
fit in a kitchen or workspace, this is so it is easily accessible. The
product must ensure a mechanism to filter the water so its clean,
and efficient to use without much hassle to assemble as well.

Will the price Will this product Are the Will the Are the
Will it have a match the be resistant to Is the product materials used product materials
modern style? quality of the dust, water, rust portable? good for function on a strong enough
product? scratches? sustainability? long term? to with hold
drops or force?

The size will

It will have a Will the be small
Is the product The product Is this product Does the
modern style product be enough to be The materials
easy to use, will be child friendly ? product have
constructed affected in the portable but used will be
so can a child environment Any sharp more than
with plastic or presence of large enough water
use it? friendly? edges corners? one function?
metal. water? to do its resistant.
function?

Aesthetics Costumer Cost Environment Size Safety Function Materials

The colour The cost of The product The structure The materials
Curved The product will be small of the product The product
scheme may be material will used will be
corners to itself will be for and will be strong will have a
white, grey, or be cheap so sustainable
ensure safety the lightweight so as its made filter for
metallic to its easy to and easy to
and environment. its easy to from multiple water.
make it look make a batch. recycle.
aesthetics move around. parts.
modern.

This table is designed to think about different Evaluation

aspects of the project, for example, the aesthetics
of how it may look such as colour, style, material, On this page, I have outlined what my brief wants. This is important as it sets a
etc. Using Access FM means I can understand the guideline and a benchmark for what my product should offer. My personalized
main parts of my project such as function, size, brief is also done so I can improve or think about small aspects of my product
safety etc. This will allow me to research these and make it unique. To complete my research, I will need to do a primary and
areas and discover more about them secondary research plan to get inspiration and to see if my product is realistic.
 Introduction
Client This page is the client profile, on this page, I will discuss who and why my product is aimed at.
I will introduce my client with his interests and hobbies and create a suitable profile for the
client. This will ensure my product can match a specific target client and so it's personalised

Profile and specific to a person. With the help of my client, I can understand what my product should
offer and I can also have it reviewed against his specifications

Hobbies:
Name: John Running,
Stewart Cooking
Gardening, Golf
Occupation:
Swimming,
Doctor
Chess Seeing
Age: 38 movies,

Married: Yes Favourite

colour:
Green
Kids: 3
My client:

This is John Stewart, my client. He

is a doctor who works full time
while balancing family hobbies
and personal interests. One of his
favourite hobbies is fitness such
as running, playing sport. John
was always Inspired by nature and
does gardening. However, with
John working more shifts, he is
getting less time to full fill his
hobbies as well as balance work
and family time. John enjoys
gardening and he can survive
without doing it every day. My
client wants me to produce a
factor which can contribute to his Evaluation
gardening needs, he wants the
The client profile page has helped me understand who
product to be placed in a kitchen
my client is and my ideal target market. Bringing this
environment where it’s easy to
page forward I can recognise the needs my client has.
access. Because my client has
The above mood board are a collection of images that
time constraints, he wants me to
relate or interests my client. So, my client is married
design and manufacture a
and has kids which means the product should be large
multifunctional product, so he can
enough to contain the families need.
save time and help the
Mood Introduction
This page is my inspiration/mood board page. I will collect
and present a collection of images which oi can potentially

board use for my project. I will research and display existing

products on the page to generate a product idea. I will then
use the images to understand what I can potentially use in
my product such as design, colour, shape etc.

Analysis:

These images are of kitchen dish racks, the reason for this is
because the client wants the product to be placed in the
kitchen. The brief wants a product to save or make a product
which utilizes water. So, making a dishrack will intertwine
both ideas. I have collected some images which I can use for
my design ideas. From this, I have concluded that plastic,
metal and wood in this order would be the best fit for my
product. A green colour scheme will also help due to the
client liking and it can give a coherent theme to the product.
Also, adding curved features or designs to the product will
make it looks modern and be able to fit into environments.

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The client profile page has helped me understand what
existing products look like. The products I researched were
relevant to my design brief which means I can further
explore into them later on to understand how they satisfy
their customers. Looking at some of the product designs, I
have concluded that including curved shapes with light
colour tones looks pleasant to view.
Research Introduction
On this page, I will need to consider what my product needs so I can research existing
Plan products online. The reason why I will need to research is so I can get inspiration, evaluate
products and manipulate features that existing products have into my product. This will
ensure that my product is innovative and can be made as previous products do. Some
research point I may conclude are aesthetics, materials, safety, ergonomics, cost, size etc.

What I have Primary research Secondary research

to find out?
Design / I will examine products that are available in school or at home to
Aesthetics see what the overall design offers. I will also evaluate how the
design is constructive for its purpose and how I can use that design
in my product.
Function I will use existing products that are related to my brief and assess https://www.kao.com/global/en/
the quality of its function. Areas that I need to evaluate are the sustainability/environment/statement-
primary functions and if it has any secondary function, also how policy/eco-friendly-products/designing/
they affect the product.
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durability. To further test durability I will examine materials that I why-is-product-durability-important/
can potentially use in my product such as scratch, bend, drop test
etc.
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study materials and their properties. I will also need to evaluate the information-product-design
design that the material will give .
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the sizes according to existing related products. Researching overall water-filtration-systems/
size for a products as well as mechanisms within the product so It
look flush.
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guides/price-your-product-or-service/
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product. So will observe where and why real life product are placed lessons/basics/how-to-arrange-furniture/
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in an environment.
This page has helped me understand what my product should
Ergonomics Making a product comfortable to use means its client
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to my client. researched existing products so I can
exploring existing product and how they are comfortable
examine will
howoutput 303865/the-ergonomics-of-kitchen-
real-life products work. This will help me for with
valuable results. equipment
my further research as I can include these points into them.
The most important factors are the design, function, material
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and cost, with these materials I can understand the basic
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necessitates my product can offer. I can also use these
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research points for my later research such as:
primary/secondary research and specification points.
Biomimicry in Design: Research
Choose one product inspired by
biomimicry.
Example of
Explanation Example product
- Describe its natural nature
inspiration and how the design
mimics nature.

How could biomimicry benefit Choose one product inspired by

future product designs? biomimicry.
Example of
Example product
- Think about sustainability, - Describe its natural nature
efficiency, and innovation. inspiration and how the design
mimics nature.

How could biomimicry benefit

Explanation future product designs? Example of
Example product
nature
- Think about sustainability,
efficiency, and innovation.

Evaluate how you can use examples of biomimicry in the product you are designing. For example,
how does a desk tidy use biomimicry? Well, we could use a glowing light to help with mood (like a
glow worm, etc.)
Questionnair This Introduction
page is the
Eco friendly Do you like
e and analysis
questionnaire page. I will
design questions that
audiences will answer.
Then I will create product? gardening?
 Do you want an information charts to
eco friendly represent the data. One
product? Yes No the data is recorded then
I will use it to understand
what potential customers Yes No Yes No
 Do you like want from a product.
gardening? Yes No
This graph shows that most Most people like gardening
Questionnaire analysis people want an eco-friendly which shows they may want
product. The design brief a garden related product.
 Do you have
Yes No also wants the product to be This means my product
enough time to
eco-friendly as it involves should offer some sort of
plant?
problem related to water gardening feature.

 How many
minutes a day
0-6 7-12 13-19 20+ Do you have Minutes spent
do you garden? enough time to gardening?
 Would you want Yes No garden?
a product to be
multifunctional?

 What material Metal plastic Wood Carboard Yes No 0--6 7--12 13-19
would you
prefer for the The results prove most As the minutes increase the
product? people don’t have enough amount of people spend
time to garden. This can gardening decreases. This
Bright Dark light
 What colour allow me to perhaps make can be because of the earlier
tone do you
an invention that has a question about having
prefer? secondary purpose of enough time to garden.
Small medium large gardening.

 What size
Multifunctional Material
should it be?
Yes No
product?
 Do you want
the product
to have £15 £25 £35
removable
parts?
Yes No Wood Plastic
Analysis
The above questions are going to be asked to a sample of More than 75% of the Most people voted the
 What is a
people. These questions are designed to identify and research people voted for the product product to be plastic or
reasonable
how customers feel about gardening. The reason I chose to me multifunctional. wood, this may be because
price for the
gardening
product?related questions, it’s because I want to design a Having a product be of what design and strength
product that can be multifunctional and used to plant minerals. multifunctional will allow the they offer. Then came plastic
invention to be more and wood, I may
Questionnair Introduction
This page is the questionnaire page. I will design questions that audiences will answer. Then I

e and analysis
will create information charts to represent the data. One the data is recorded then I will create
boxes to evaluate what the results show. I can then use that information in visual and written
form to understand what potential customers want from a product.

Colour Price? Removable

tone? parts?
Bright
33% Dark £40 No
17% 17% £20 33%
Light £30 33% Yes
50% 50% 67%
I asked this question because I was
thinking to make my product related to
This graph shows what colour tones gardening so if it were to be removable
people prefer for products. The most The price range for the voting options is it would be easier to transport plants.
popular vote was light colours. So, I may £20, £30, £40. Most people preferred to Most people agreed they would prefer
choose a softer colour of grey, green, vote £30. This price range is acceptable removable parts. This may be because
blue etc. The next popular vote was dark, for my product and there are reasons for it can allow clients to be more portable
this is the opposite to the vote light. that, firstly my product will be with the product.
Colours I can use may be dark grey to get customizable and personalised to my
a stainless-steel aesthetic. The final vote client which adds more value and cost.
was bright, I may use bright colours to
get the viewers’ attention if that’s what
Then my product solves a solution.
Finally, my product is multifunctional, all
Size of
my client wants. But most people prefer these points contribute to the price factor
for my product. product?
Large
Small
lighter shades of colour. 17%
These last two pages have
Evaluation 33%
helped me a lot to
recognise areas of my
research. I had researched
direct questions that are Mediu
related to my product such
as cost, colour, size, m
functionality etc. All these 50%
research points had a The options for the size are very vague,
graph to go with it, I made I asked them for small, medium or
pie charts to understand large. This was because I don’t know
how many people visually what product I am making so I can’t
chose something. While I assume a size. The most popular vote
captioned what the graphs was medium, once I think of a product, I
showed in boxes to further can research sizes that are average for
explain what else it can that product. I can alter the size as
mean and how that helps medium isn’t too big or small.
Primar Introduction
This page will be the primary research page, I will get a related item to my brief and analyse it.

y Research
I will write an Access FM for it so I can understand all of its features, this will ensure I know hoe
and what the product provides to its customers. Some key features I need to analyse are size,
colour, function, safety, price etc.

1
This image is angled in an
isometric view. The product is
made out of stainless steel
which gives a shine to the eye.
The product is constructed to
have to racks. One large metal
rack is intercepted with 2
smaller racks which create a
storage place for smaller dishes
or cutlery. To make sure the
product doesn’t scratch a
surface the manufactures
decided to add a plastic piece
on all four legs, this prevents
The cost of this product was £12 the product to stay stable and
from the local supermarket. This not slip.
product is reasonably priced as
it doesn’t have extra features
apart from second smaller
storage. Customers will find this
product useful as it’s a product
that can be used in a kitchen This product looks very safe to use, there are no harmful
efficiently. Using this product features that can be used to injure a client. One feature
makes drying dishes easy. that is added to the bottom of the product is a plastic cap
However, it’s cheaper than an that protects it from slipping. The main material used is
electric dishwasher, this means metal, this increases the strength of the product and adds
the product isn’t favoured by a stunning design element to an ordinary product. Adding
everyone. Some may prefer to a metal material to product also allows it to be placed in
not manually dry a dishwasher, any environment.
so this product isn’t targeted for On this page, I have
everyone. analysedEvaluation
a dish – dryer from
This product is mainly used in a
my kitchen. I used the
kitchen to dry dishes and cutlery.
ACCESS FM structure to
However, clients can use it in a
evaluate the features of the
workshop or any environment they
product, this ensured I
prefer which has dishes. Clients
understood each element of
can use this product in multiple
the product. This page has
environments as the size is
helped me understand some
average. The size of this product is
elements I can include in my
381mm x 50.8mm x 127mm. This
product such as having a
ensures that clients can put this
metal construction, to
product near the sink and not let it
ensure safety, durability and
take a lot of space. Allowing it to
aesthetics. I have agreed
be small means the product fits in
that having a metal design
any environment, if it were large
allows the product to be
then it would mean it will be
more durable, and I may use
noticeable in any environment.
Primar Introduction
On this second primary research page, I will take pictures of a real product and analyse it. With

y Research
the help of Access FM I will be able to understand each detail of the products and why it was
created. Some key features I features I need to analyse are size, colour, function, safety, price
etc.

2
The aesthetics of this product is very simple,
this may be because of its price range and
material, which ranges from £10 - £15. The
dish rack is made from a grey coloured plastic
which feels solid form touch. The product offers
straight and curved edges which make the dish
rack look modern. Designed in a way which
enables consumers to place dishes
appropriately with efficiency and functionality.
This contemporary design brings minimalism to
a level with a simple slot in the middle for
dishes and three compartments for cutlery. The
product provides holes at the bottom of the
surfaces which allow excess water to be
drained from the rack to the ground beneath.
This specific design allows clients to place
items such as dishes and cutlery. The cut-outs
for the plates are slanted which allow extra
water to be drained down the plate. It also
gives a unique look because of its straight cut
The aesthetics of this product is very edges thatthis
simple, aremay
slightly
be slanted.
because of its price range
and material. The dish rack is made from a grey coloured plastic which feels solid form
touch. The product offers straight and curved edges which make the dish rack look
modern. Designed in a way which enables consumers to place dishes appropriately
with efficiency or functionality. This contemporary design brings minimalism to a level
with a simple slot in the middle for dishes and three compartments for cutlery. The
product provides holes at the bottom of the surfaces which allow excess water to be
drained from the rack to the ground beneath.
To make this product safer the
manufacturers added plastic On thisEvaluation
second primary
where the client can hold the research page, I analysed
tray with comfort and ease. This features that this product
shows ergonomics to enhance its offers, and I think I can use
capabilities. Also, to improve this product to inspire design
water drainage, you can see from ideas. For example,
the bottom of the rack there are providing a cutlery rack will
little dimple cut-outs. This allows make the product more
pic the rack to stand above the functional. I will also use the
surface and let excess water flow curved and straight edges of
out of the bottom into the sink. In the product in my designs
total, there are 10 leg stands potentially. Also, small
from the base, 2 for the cutlery features such as the slight
pot and 8 for the dishes. This is legs which can hardly be
so the weight of the dishes can seen will make my product
be spread evenly to each corner more ergonomic.
and maximize the strength of
this product.
Secondary Introduction
This page will evaluate different products that are similar

research to my design brief. I will describe the products using

Access FM so I can understand each feature that I may
need to consider for my product. This will help me
understand what existing products online offer to
customers.

Aesthetics: This stunning design brings a

futuristic/modern style to an everyday project. The use of
curved plastic elegantly brings out its aesthetic features.
Not only it looks exquisite but it’s also multifunctional.
Cost: This product is a concept, so this means there isn’t a
set price. However, one would assume it cost between
Aesthetics: The design for £25-£40. The reason for this price range can be one for its
this product looks like a design, it looks modern and sleek. Its multifunctional
fishbowl. It has a small pipe capability, and its eco-friendly system. All these features
that connects from the water may contribute to its price range.
Aesthetics: The overall design to the plant so it can water it, Customer: Clients or customers who buy the product
is simple. The drying rack is the design looks very tedious. would find it has a user-friendly system. There is no
made up of 3 minor parts, dish Cost: The cost of this product complicated mechanism, customers will only have to place
rack, metal plate for water to is £20, this product shouldn’t their dish on the rack that’s all. After that, water that drips
drop down and cutlery pot. The be aimed at this price because down from the plate will be collected and then be able to
simplicity of the design can be of its simplicity. plant minerals.
used in any environment such as Customer: The product is Environment: This product can be used in any
a kitchen or even a workshop. targeted for older people. The environment. Clients can use this in any room, but its
Cost: The cost of this dish rack is simple design allows anyone to primarily used in the kitchen as it’s got kitchen
£19, this may be because of its use the product. capabilities.
multifunction drying parts. The Environment: The product Safety: The safety of this product is at a high level. This
price tag for a drying rack is can be used in any product doesn’t contain any features that may harm or be
higher than usual this may be environment as this product is used to harm a person. The product has no electrical
because of its stainless steel eco-friendly, it can be used in components or harmful features.
material. any room Size: To describe this product medium can be used. This is
Customer: The primary target Safety: This product is very because the size of this concept is 1400mm by 600mm.
audience would be adults ages safe. It doesn’t use any Function: The main purpose for this product is to dry
can vary from 21-50. This electrical components; it dishes, it also has a secondary function which is to collect
product is universal it doesn't doesn’t have any sharp water and plant mineral by itself. The plant compartment
require a specific age, gender or corners. However, part of the can be removed as well so it’s more user friendly.
demographic. product is made from glass Materials: The only material used is plastic, this brings a
Environment: The product is which means it can break and cheap cost and a visual design.
primarily to be used in a kitchen create a hazard.
as the product dries kitchen Size: The overall size for this
utilities such as cutlery and product is small, the filter is
dishes. less than 200mm by 300mm
Safety: This product doesn’t and including the bowl, it
only look but also feels safe. Its increases by another 50mm. Evaluation
curved metal beams fit dishes Function: The main function This page has helped me research and evaluate current
easily and the base of the is to provide water to a plant. products. I will use this information and try to
product also lacks sharp edges. The product is eco-friendly design/amend my product to features that existing product
Size: The dimensions are which means it doesn’t harm provide. Using this page I think my product should cost
600mm x 200mm the environment. This is a over £20 but under ’30, this is a moderate price in my
Function: This product has one useful product as it’s got a opinion.
Ergonomics and Anthropometrics

Ergonomics definition

Explanation of why designers use ergonomics

within design.

Ergonomics study:
pick a product that
relates to your
Photo of product
intended outcome
and explain the Anthropometrics
ergonomic features. discussion.

Why do designers use

this info?
Egonomic data that will help you with your Anthropometrics definition
designs! Discuss it… How do we design
using this data?
Ergonomics & Introduction
This page is about Ergonomics and Anthropometrics. This can be linked with customer and

anthropometrics safety features on the Access FM. This can insure that I have researched the best and most
comfortable designs for my clients. It will also increase the stability and design of my product as
its proven that design works for the public audience.
Ergonomics is the relationship between
Ergonomics 50th 95th
people and the products which they use. 5th percentile
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(mm) (mm)
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and efficiency of workers by fitting the Palm length
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dishwasher. An ergonomic dishwasher design Male 11-12 23 26-27
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schools. Another example, related to my brief highlighted the important parts of the table such as the dimensions of a hand. In
can be a plant pot, the size should be detail I highlighted the palm length, this is because in my questionnaire customers
comfortable so it can move around. The use said they want the product to be removable, so to remove a piece client will have to
of anthropometrics in building design aims to hold the product with their palms. Similarly, I highlighted the thump breadth and
ensure that every person is as comfortable handbreadth as both relate to holding the product. I have researched the 50 th
as possible while using the product. In percentile because my product is made for an average person. If I researched the
practical terms, this means that the 5th or 95th percentile then my product wouldn’t be essential for everyone. I also
dimensions must be appropriate, height, decided to highlight both male and females because my product isn’t gender-
width and distance should be at. specific.
On this page I researched ergonomics
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and anthropometrics of a product.
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understanding of what makes a
product ergonomic to a customer. I
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product is ergonomic and has
features that anthropometric
products use. This will ensure that
customers get a safe and
comfortable product to use. Using the
page, I may make my product have
removable parts as it would be
ergonomic and have anthropometric
 Introduction
Design Spec This page is the design specification page, I will create a table and this will provide me a
guideline on what my product should offer. I will create and rank my specification points from
most important to least important, and this will ensure that I know what I must and could
include in my product. I will explain why I chose certain specifications and I will reference my
research to ensure reasons to from where I was inspired from.
Rank Specification Essential / Explanation Qualitativ Reference
Point Desirable e/
Quantitati
ve
1 The product Essential According to the design brief, I must create an innovation that saves water. Making a Qualitativ Design Brief
will involve product that either saves water or uses wasted water more effectively means the e
product helps the environment.
water, either Brief
save or use
water
effectively
2 The product Essential The design brief states to make the product eco-friendly. I should ensure that the Qualitativ Design Brief
will be eco materials used don’t harm the environment or be used to harm anything else. This is e
essential because making an eco-friendly product firstly helps the environment and,
friendly it’s a positive product that can eventually become a frequent selling item in stores. Brief

3 The product Essential The set design brief states: the product must be multifunctional; this can mean the Qualitativ Design Brief/ Brief
supports product should have a secondary purpose such as holding other item not just dishes. e
But to make the product more innovative I should add a different multifunction
multifunction storage solution. Looking at my inspiration board I think I should add a plant pot / Questionnaire
al use storage system in my dish dryer to make it multifunctional.

4 The product Essential On the design brief page, it stated the product must be functional in the kitchen. At Qualitativ Design Brief/ brief
should be this point I am thinking of making a kitchen dish dryer rack (with multifunctional e
purposes). Having the product kitchen friendly means, I should consider safety
kitchen features of the product. Client profile
friendly
5 Desirable As my product will offer a solution to store wasted water from dishes, I will need to Qualitativ Questionnaire
make a system that can filter the water from the grease and soap. This information is e
conducted from my questionnaire page, adding a filter will not only make the product
There should unique but also more functional as water that is being used for the minerals will be
be a water safe to use. However, this means the price can increase due to the product having
filtering extra features.
system
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should have the product visually appealing, this can also allow the product to be placed in multiple e
environments. Having a modern design was also one requirement which is in the brief,
a modern I will need to consider how to make the product look modern. So later in the Personnel brief
design with development stage I may need to progress my design, so they are modern.
curved
features.
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design to be + or - 5mm. The product is sized at this scope because it’s the most
sized at convenient, making the product large or to small will make the use of the product
medium inefficient. (+5/- Analysis
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guideline on what my product should offer. I will create and rank my specification points from
most important to least important, and this will ensure that I know what I must and could
include in my product. I will provide a explanation on why I chose certain specifications and I will
reference my research to ensure reasons to from where I was inspired from .
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plastic or Materials both
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product to stay above the surface so the product or surface doesn’t get scratched and it
sturdy, Have a helps the product sturdy and not able to slip. Safety analysis
grip on Evaluation
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bottom so it by the most importance to least importance. I have evaluated why the specification point are there and their
don’t scratchimportance, by knowing this I can identify why I should add each feature into my product. I also added a column
surface or which shows if the feature Is essential or desirable, this will enable me to understand what feature I will need to
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Development 1 Introduction
This is my first development page, on this page I will finalise my rack slot design. I will need to
analyse
This is themyoverall
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my andfirst
evaluate how the features are better than the original and test
development features butthis it’sdesign
my against the specification points.
third improvement. With this
design I have kept the same initial
design from my second
improvement but altered it so it
can be more user friendly. This
design is constructed out of
stainless steel which will give a
little shimmer to the product. The
design allows 9 dishes to be
placed, same as before. This will
mean the new product will be
more compact and detailed. The
overall design is symmetrical with
curved extruding edges which
makes it look alluring. The overall
dimensions of this improvement
are the same, yet I changed all
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dimension dimension
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small, I changed the distance of the
millimetres.
gaps; they are wider, and the metal is
thinner. This will allow larger plate
sizes to be placed. The dimension is
230mm X 230mm X 42mm. The main
reason for this change is to increase
manufacturing efficiency by using less
material.
On this page, I have
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designed my final
With this new design, I have rack slot. Evaluating
implemented the curved features, this page, I have
this is placed at the top so larger concluded that the
plates which tilt can be supported. changes I made is
I also made the inside of the edges valuable. Thinking
refined; I curved the edges so it’s about customers
safer for customers to use. Looking efficiency will make
at the specifications, this rack slot the overall product
developed has progressed. It hasn’t appreciated by
checked all the boxes on the customers. With this
specification, but it has improved page, I have found
from the first development. If I out how I am going to
were to further develop my design I assemble my design,
would start with this part. But for perhaps a slotting
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This is my second development page, I will design the cutlery pot and develop it. I will need to
analyse the overall design and see what I can change. Then I will test it against the specification
to see if it fulfils the customers need.
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This is my Initial design development for the
cutlery pot. This first design concludes a single
extruded base where all the cutlery can be
placed. It brings a sense of modern feel when
glanced upon. The dimensions are 117mm X
210mm X 56mm, enough space to place any
cutlery sized items. Its constructed out of glossy
plastic so excess water cannot harm the body of
this part. Whilst reviewing this against the
specification, I came to understand that it lacks
many points such as multifunctional use,
secondary materials, and customer safety
features. So, to achieve all the specification
points, IThis
mustis consider
my final howdevelopment
to apprehend them
into my next development. with the
for the cutlery pot,
White and green is the main colour scheme for
angle on the left side, you can
see the overall design this project. white is so the product looks more
structure. This improvement professional and industrial, while the green
shows an elongated design shows the secondary function of this product
which is taller and slimmer which is to aid mineral and plant growth.
from the previous design. The Testing this against the specification, I came to
new measurements are realise that this development achieved what
238mm X 60mm X 120mm, the previous design didn’t such as user-
now my client can separate friendliness, strength etc. To further improve
forks, spoons and knives the design is should add a secondary material
upright. The reason for this which would create more contrast.
change is so less landscape Whilst developing my
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area is used, with the product initial and final design I
being taller and less wide it came to realize that
means the overall size for the having the cutlery pot
whole product can be taller is far better than
For the base ofAlso,
compact. the product
overallI being longer. The
decided to filet
durability has the edges of the
increased. success of this design
circle draining wholes, this will can be seen through the
allow water to efficiently be specification, which is
drained out. The bottom of this only missing one. To
part also extrudes out with a manufacture this design,
few millimetres offset. This will I must consider if I can
allow the cutlery pot to rest make the whole pot in
above without any slot one piece or make it in
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This is my third development page, I will design the cup holder and develop it. I will need to
analyse the overall design and see what I can change. Then I will test it against the specification
to see if it fulfils the customers need.
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This is the original design for the cup holder.
This design consists of 3 tubes which extrude
out of a thin base. At the top of the tube,
there is another extruded piece which slants
out, this will allow cups to tilted and rested
this is ergonomic. Testing this against the
specification, I came to realise it was missing
4 points. It doesn’t conclude a filtering
system for the excess water, personally, the
design doesn’t look modern and it doesn’t
have any removable features. For the next Models
development, I will hope to include or
improve some of these features.
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This is my second development for the cup holder. I decided
to act upon some of the changes. This design is constructed
out of wood with the inverted extruded cut, this is where the
cups will be placed. The dimensions for this design are 68mm
This page was Evaluation
the development of the
X 230mm X 10mm, holes are cut out which allow average-
sized cups to be placed. From the last design, I have added a cup holder, I have noticed that the
filtering system, this allows small par6icles of water through designs progressed as I started to add
and other larger molecules to stay. Testing this against the ergonomic features, design 1 was
specification I came to understand that with this new design, upright it allowed cups to be placed by
it lost the look of a modern product. It still doesn’t implement a thin pole while design 2 allowed the
a removable feature. For my final development, I should client to place the cups into slots which
research ways into making the product into separate parts flow the water out more efficiently. I
and change the design, so it has a modern feel/looks to it. I have found out that this method will
should keep some of the features such as the filtering work the best and I must take this idea
system. forward.
Development 3 Introduction
This is my third development page, on this page I will finalise my cup holder design. I will need
to analyse the overall design and evaluate how the features are better than the original and test
This is the final development for against
this design Thisthe
is specification
a top anglepoints.
view;
the cup holder, I have designed my client can place 3 cups
this concept over the top of the which drain the water
previous design which makes the efficiently. With this new
size the same. Constructed out of design, I used the colour
a soft touch white plastic. The scheme so the product can
outcome of this design is the look professional. The
same as before, it has 3 cut-outs green colour outlines the
for cups with small to larger base for the cups, which
sizes. The main obvious are made from plastic as
difference for this design is the well. It adds a tint of
colour, design and its new nature, care and peace to
features. This version has a this product, as it shows
curved offset to the previous how eco-friendly this
design which makes the product product is. Also, the
looks more industrialised, slanted product is symmetrical
cut-outs which extract water are which makes the overall
The picture below shows a 3d model of a tree
also present. project look pleasing.
which is made from plastic, so water doesn’t
affect the quality. This model is entirely
removable which can be inserted into the cup
rack if wanted. Once placed, the tree adds a
creative look which is coherent to the project on a
whole. This design looks like a self-sustain
glasshouse which is there for design purposes
only.

At first, I wasn’t
Testing this against the specification; this Evaluation
planning to develop
development has encouraged me to design to be the cup holder, but I
more complete. The only specification point left is wanted to give a
making the product out of metal or plastic. creative aesthetic
Technically I have used plastic for the tree piece. touch to. So, I created
With this design, I have conceptualised the eco- this, the design Is like
friendly idea and incorporated this into each the previous one, but
feature of my product. This design has a modern this development adds
aesthetic, with cutting edge styles. The basic creativity and design
concept for this idea is to place 3 glass cups, the to the project. It also
cut-outs for the bottom drain excess water and makes the product
the simple tree design in the middle. This overall removable. I should
product adds functionality with appealing consider having
structures. With this final prototype, safety for the removable parts for all
client has increased, this is due to the curved filet my components and
edges and inverted slope design. adding a consistent
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Final This is my final design page, here I will take my final development and enhance it by combining
all my developments to make the perfect product for my client. I will then add renders and

design
analyse
This is the final the components
design, with reasoning behind.
the symmetrical
structure brings please to the eye. Constructed
out of wooden and plastic materials. Previously I
had experimented wood for the whole product
being made out of plastic or wood but came to
realize that the project will look dull. I have
redesigned the cutlery and plant pot so they can
be 3d printed. This will improve my final product
as I won't need to attach the sperate piece, this
also makes the product more durable. I have a
grey acrylic rack slot which can support 5 varied
sized dishes, I may have to spray paint the grey
to get a metallic finish. Beneath the rack slot, I
have an inside tray which supports the gradient
mat. This mat is made from silicon and water can
The way this design works is that the oak
flow in a downwards stream to go into the plant
shell protects the other component. The
pot.
parts align together so they can fit and be
taken out chronologically. If the user wishes
to place dishes then he can in the centre.
The 2 plant pots at the front can be taken
out as well as the two filters inside the pot.
A consumer can take away the two cutlery
pots to either wash or replace. Now what is
left is the rack which can be pulled. Then
take out the silicon tray to wash out. Finally,
there is an inner plastic piece which gathers
the rest of the component. The clever
mechanism to this design is how each
feature interlocks with each other. They all
rely on each other to work therefore
increases the durability when aligned
correctly. Users benefit from this product as
Reviewing this with the client I found it very helpful to
this design brings innovation and function to
understand what he thought of the product. The client an everyday task.
adored the design and material choice for the product. Evaluation
On this page, I have
He loved the use of Oakwood and plastic which concluded a final
outlines a modern build with nature. The fact that
Client feedback

design. This design

each component can be removed makes this product has come far in sense
very portable. The client can remove each component of improvements and
to its core. If the components get dirty then he can improvements. Using
wash with ease. This is because the material used is this page I will discuss
water-resistant, even the wood which has an oil water the components later
repellent finish. The cutlery pot is large enough to and explain how they
store a handful of cutlery where small and large items function such as
can be separated. The cutlery pot also separates the orthographic drawings
pot into a cup drainer. The overall opinion of the client and flowcharts for
is that he loves the product being very multifunctional. them.
Final Introduction

Exploded
design -
This page will show an exploded isometric and dimetric view of my product. I will explode each
individual component and label what they are, material choice and where they are placed.

view
Without colour or spray Components
paint
2X Cutlery pot

1X Inner plastic
tray

1X Silicon tray

1X Rack slot

2X Plant pot

2X Filter
Material

1X Wooden base

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This page is useful to me as it shows the different components which make my product functions. This will allow to further design
components and change features if necessary. I will use this page to later create an orthographic design with measurements. Then I
will create a manufacturing plan. According to the designs.
 Final Introduction
This the orthographic design for my whole product.. It will show measurements of the designs
design in different aspects . I can use this information to understand how large my product will be in
real life and gather material in preparation.

Orthograph
ic

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This page shows the size for the product as a whole. The above pictures show different perspectives to the design which outlines the
sizes from different areas. The width of the product is 509.66 mm by 275 mm with a height of 137.5 mm including with the cutlery pot.
Manufacturi Introduction
Before manufacturing, I must ensure I create suitable manufacturing plan which I will then
Plan
ng execute according to the written steps. On this page I will outline the process, quality control,
health and safety, steps and equipment's.

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1 I am first going to create the wooden shell for my product, I will To ensure quality I will need to glue the oakwood with
generate the design and sizes on Solidworks then send it to the precision so the wood can strengthen. I must apply not
CNC machine. The design will need to be sliced into three pieces to too much pressure with the clamps, so the wood • Laptop / PC
create the height, this will allow all the components will be printed doesn’t get damaged. To make this process safe, I must • Solidworks
at once. The machine will create a rebate where there is an empty wear an apron to protect myself from the wood
platform
gap (the area for other components to fit.) adhesive and place the planks in an area where it can’t
cause harm to people.

2 Before the laser cuts anything I must first gather wood. I will need Whilst the machine is laser cutting, I must ensure the
to collect 3 planks of oak and use wood glue to create a large wood is being cut and not overlapping onto other • Oakwood
surface. Then I will apply pressure to allow the plank to strengthen pieces as my design is compact so it can save wood for • Wood adhesive
and become one large piece using clamps. As I am going for height later use. I must be aware of the power and speed • Multiple clamps
with the wooden pieces, I must ensure the wood is large enough to settings as it can ruin the wood and safety of others.
print of many pieces.

3 I will then use the CNC machine to create a tool path which will cut I will wear an apron to protect the oak from staining my
my design out. Hopefully, without any problems, the CNC will laser clothes. I must ensure when using the clamps, I don’t • CNC machine
cut my pieces. Once the oak pieces are cut, they could get stuck apply to much pressure as it can snap the wood. Also, • Oakwood plank
within the plank so I will need to use a chisel to distract the cut the use of adhesive must be applied appropriate and be • Chisel
piece from the uncut oak. In the meantime, I will consider how to left so it can cause harm such as slips etc.
manufacture the other components.

4 Once the wooden pieces have been cut, I can start to assemble Quality control can be achieved if I sand the surface • Oakwood pieces
them. To do this I will use wood glue to attach the separate pieces, from the highest grit (120) then work down to remove • Multiple Clamps
this will be achieved by adding holes in each piece so a wooden excess wood. I will need to use the sandpaper in one • Wood Adhesive
dowel can be placed. The several wooden parts will now be glued motion, so the texture of the wood looks aesthetic. The • Wooden dowel
and held against a clamp applying slight pressure. dust produced will need to be thrown away as it can
blow around, I must take into consideration the
allergies of people around before sanding.

5 After a while, when the glue has set, and the wood is robust I can To ensure quality I will need to apply the oil equally.
start to sand. I will need to get some variant of sandpaper ranting With the finish I want a medium or light colour, this is • Assembled Rack
from a grit of 12-60. I will first sand the outside surface with the because I want the wood to contrast with the rest of shell
120 then do the same for the inside frames. Finally, I will sand the the features. • Sandpaper
edges of the product as

6 I will need to apply a finish to the product; I am thinking to add To ensure quality I will need to glue the oakwood with • Oil
some sort of an oil finish. I will use a cloth to apply the oil, this will precision so the wood can strengthen. I must apply not • Full wooden
give the product water resistance, so the wood doesn’t get too much pressure with the clamps, so the wood base
damaged. doesn’t get damaged. To make this process safe, I must • Cloth
wear an apron to protect myself from the wood
adhesive and place the planks in an area where it can’t
cause harm to people.
Manufacturi Introduction
Before manufacturing, I must ensure I create suitable manufacturing plan which I will then
Plan
ng execute according to the written steps. On this page I will outline the process, quality control,
health and safety, steps and equipment's.

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7 To withstand water damage, I will need to create a I must confirm that I cut the part large enough • Plastic
protective layer between the wooden base and the to functions but also small enough to be • Sand paper
placed within the wooden base. This can be • 3d printer
rest of the components. I will 3d print a white
done by sanding down the surfaces with small
coloured plastic shell. Once it is printed, I will need to grit sandpaper.
assemble the pieces and sand down the rough edges.
8 After the base is completed, I can add the gradient To ensure quality I will use a fine sandpaper • Plastic
tray. I will design this on SolidWorks and 3d print the which will remove a small thickness to create • 3d printer
an even plane. • Sand paper
tray. Once it is printed, I can sand down the edges
and surfaces to create an even plain. Then I will pour
silicon into this mould to finalise this piece.
9 To manufacture the cutlery pot piece, I will need to As this component will be placed within the • Plastic
divide the shapes into several components. Once wooden base, I must ensure the pot can fit • 3d printer
securely. This can be achieved by attaching • Sand paper
that is done, I will use the 3d printer to print all the the pieces accurately and sanding them to
components. Then I will use plastic adhesive to glue • Plastic adhesive
create an even surface.
the separate pieces into one. Finally, I will use a fine
sandpaper to smoothen edges.
10 Designing the dish rack slots was problematic as it To ensure quality and safety I must use the • Aluminium
needed to function and be strong, I will be using types of equipment appropriately. such as • Welding tools
being careful with the hot metal. Not doing so • Metal cutter
aluminium. Welding metal to create the slot will be a
will damage the product or its surrounding.
good strategy. I will need to cut separate pieces and
then weld it together.
11 Manufacturing the plant pot is essential. It’s one of Designing the product accurately and logically • Plastic
my main components. I will just use the 3d printer to to be cut beforehand will improve quality. • 3d printer
whilst smoothening the surface I must ensure • Sand paper
3d print the whole component. After its cut in place I
I don’t take off too much as it would become
will smoothen the surfaces to give it more glare. loose when placed

12 As my product involves excess water being used from To ensure quality I must set the 3d printer to • Plastic
dishes which contain food particles and soap, I will cut exactly the perimeter of the cutout. And • 3d printer
whilst placing the filter material I must • Sand paper
need to create a filter. I will 3d print a plastic
consider how to attach the 2 pieces. • Coconut fibre
mechanism which fits into the surface of the plant
pot. I must ensure I find a suitable material for a
membrane which allows water to pass but other
obstacles to not (Partially permeable membrane). Evaluation
Now
13 I have completed
Now all the manufacturing
the separate components plan and can start to manufacture.
are manufactured I willlittle
This step requires usesafety,
these two
but pages regularly
I should as an aid to construct
• Manufactured
my components. These are only plans tho8ugh, along the way I mayplace
carefully haveitems
to change
in its the Ifmethod,
place. they materialcomponents
don’t or design of some
and completed. I can start to place them inside
component to better fit thefit,specification
I can sand themor down
user aneeds.
little. • Sand paper
chronologically from the drain mat to the rack slots.
Manufacturi Introduction
Now I can start manufacturing. On this page I will first make the wooden shell and explain the
Diary
ng procedure from start to end with any problems I faced and how I ensured quality.. I will also add
pictures to show the process.

After I concluded a final design which was split into several

I had 3 planks of oakwood which I glued together using wood adhesive. pieces I could laser cut them. As I product was being built in
The three oak pieces were then clamped together to create 1 large wood. part I needed to ensure whilst splitting the shape the design
This is so I can laser cut my designs onto one piece rather than several. I stayed the same so later, they can be linked without any
ensured that I clamped the wood without it being too hard so it can seems. During this process the laser cutter stopped and
strengthen. To manufacture this, I will print the designs three times and malfunctioned several times, the router bit snapped as the
layer them up to create the height. To ensure an eco-friendly production, picture above shows. This may have been because of the
I will team up with a classmate and print the designs in the empty space, oakwood's strength which increased over the years. Once the
the place where I have a rebate, I can add other pieces. This will ensure I printing started again, I had to ensure I stopped the machine to
use maximum materials and waste minimum, this will also increase take of each component as my print file had several pieces
productivity, which would have overlapped the cut if not removed.

Now all the pieces were cut to scale, I placed them on side so I can come back to it later. Once I came, I
realized someone had broken 2 of the wooden pieces. This may be because the wood was thin when Evaluation
separated or on abject had fallen on to it. So, I got wood adhesive and clamped it together for several On this page, I have created
hours. Once all the separate pieces were stable, I could assemble the wooden shell. I aligned the wooden the wooden shell from oak. I
pieces to where I had created holes in the wooden pieces. This was done to strengthen the oak and to started with planks of wood
make an alignment. I cut some thin wooden pieces and placed them within the holes. I spread out wood and ended with the last
adhesive on to paper and then used a glue spreader to evenly range the glue. This process was done 3 pictures from above. Whilst
times and then I used clamps in several areas of the product. I had to adjust the clamp to ensure the manufacturing there were
wooden doesn’t get damaged and so it could be aligned. I had to ensure the pieces were fitted together several problems I had
without moving, otherwise the layers will be misplaced and have an odd surface. If the alignment was encountered, I resolved them
incorrect them the components which will be placed inside won’t fit. by fixing pieces or changing
tools.
Manufacturi Introduction
On this page I will carry on finalising thee wooden shell then move onto the next component. I
Diary
ng will try to explain the procedure or any problems I faced and how I ensured quality.. I will also
add pictures to show the process.

Once the wooden piece was done. Logically I

I initially sanded down the edges of the rack with a 50 grit. This was because the oak will create the plastic inner piece to support all
was rough, and some pieces of the wood were raised than others. Then I used a grit 80 the components. I uploaded my design onto the
to take off even less wood. I realised some of the wooden pieces had gaps. So, I 3d printer and split it up into 4 pieces (I used
concealed it with adhesive, this removed the gaps and strengthened the area. To remove plain white colour to bring contrast and modern
the excess wood, I used sandpaper of 80. I did this several times over the product to feel to the product). After all the parts were
create an even layer. Once I was sure the surfaces didn’t need much wood taken off, I printed, I used Tensol to attach the once
used sandpaper grit of 180 to finalise the surfaces. When placing the product on a table separated parts and then clamped them
I realized the base wasn’t stable. So, I used a belt sander to make the bottom upright. together. The glue set but some of the adhesive
Now I am adding teak oil. This will make the wood water resistant and give a darker tone came off and I had to glue them again. Finally, I
which will complement its looks. used sandpaper to smooth down the edges.

To manufacture the cutlery pot

component, I had to redesign
the pot on CAD. I added a slant OnEvaluation
this page, I
design from one side, this have finished
decreased the cost and time the oak shell.
taken to print the pot. I sent the Started and
To create the gradient tray, I first created a mould. At first the design was half the
file to the printer and 3d printed finished the
final size; I extended the wood to cover the whole base. This was achieved by
the two pieces. After that, I inner plastic
using the CNC to laser cut a mould type design. After the cutting, I realized the
removed it from the plastic shell support piece as
wood was bent, so I had to place it into hot water and add weight to it. I came
and removed excess pieces. To well as the
back after 24 hours and then the wood became straight. I then sanded the wood
test if they fit, I placed them in gradient tray. I
to create an even smooth surface. To make the pouring stage simple, I used
the 2 trays. Then I retained altered the
Araldite to attach the wood to the plastic inner piece which I created earlier. Then
them in an acid bath for several design to the
I clamped the pieces together. I poured a silicon mixture made from two
hours to remove the toxic drain mat. In the
substances onto the wood. I used a thin brush to spread the silicon onto the
substance. After that, I spray meantime, I 3d
base. Then added more mixture at the top end of the wood and let it dropdown.
painted them in with a medium printed the
This created a smooth shiny slope.
grey tone. cutlery pot.
Manufacturi Introduction
On this page, I will construct the rack slot component. Then perhaps the cutlery pot and the
Diary
ng filter mechanism.. I will also show how the design is assembled. I will explain the process of how
I finished my product aided with pictures.

Showing
rest

Showing
Isometric
view.

I created an identical shape to the drain mat, so the designs work more seamlessly. At I used the 3d printer to manufacture removable
first, my design consisted of 5 thick spaces for plates I disregarded this idea as plates plant pots. The machine printed the 2 pieces in
slanted in an awkward angle which broke the acrylic. So, I redesigned the shapes to white colour. Once I removed them from the
fit more plates and a support system. I gathered a 3 mm white acrylic and laser cut printer, I placed the two parts in the tray, but they
the new design. To increase more height from the rack and bottom of the drain mat, I overlapped. The sizes weren’t identical which
laser cut another thin plastic. This gave more height, so plates are higher. Whilst because I created multiple developments and
placing a plate in the slot the part snapped, this was because the newer design had changes to my Solidworks design. I then reprinted
thinner support pieces to gain more plate slots. To improve the durability, I found a one pot and placed them in the acid bath to make
stronger and thicker 5mm transparent acrylic. I sent the file to the laser cutter and it neutral. Then spray painted the two parts in a
cut the same design onto the new plastic. I printed support pieces for plates then I grey colour. I added several coats to ensure each
spray painted them to be placed in the slots. side had even amounts of paint.

Evaluation
On this page I have
manufactured the
Now I have all the components ready to be assembled. First,
rack slot which had
I sent the CAD file for the filter to the 3D I got the wooden tray and placed it on a table. I then
many incremental
printer. As I did this, I realized I should add inserted the drain mat. Then I got the rack slot and placed it
changes. At the same
additional backing to the filter cloth I should on top of the drain mat. I collected the rack metallic leaning
time, I 3d printed the
add some support in the middle. So I quickly pieces and inserted them into the rectangular holes. Now it
plant pot. Although I
edited the file and printed the new design for was ready for the cutlery and plant pots which placed. I
mistakenly printed a
each plant pot. The new design had 4 extra ordered some fake soil and plants to add to the plant pot.
wrong mirrored piece.
“frames” which would allow the filter cloth to Alongside adding some cutlery and plates. Now the product
I then manufactured
rest without sinking. Then I spray painted the was done, however upon further inspection I released the
the filtering
white colour into a darker grey. I got a leather wood wasn’t placed flat, To fix that issue, I found some
mechanism. Now the
patch with micro holes and attached a fabric to rubber feet and attached them to the bottom using
whole product is
it. The leather was for the soil part and the adhesive. This ensured the product was unfluctuating on
assembled ready for
fabric was to absorb the water from the tray. surfaces and allowed the bottom to become sturdy.
use.
 Final
product
Testing of Introduction
I have now completed my product and now I will be testing them myself, with the client and the
Product
the
public. I will asses the product according to different specification and features such as
aesthetic, cost, safety etc

Is the design aes- How much would

thetic? you pay for this?

Yes No £10-£20 £20-£30 I have reviewed this product

86% of the clients who tested The width of the product is
the product said the design One of the main question’s 508mm with and height of with a range of audiences to
clients had was “How much 111cm included with the get diverse opinions. They
was aesthetic. 14% said the
would you sell this for?”. I then cutlery pot. And a depth of were students and teachers. I
design was satisfactory but
they didn’t prefer the design asked, “How much would you 275mm. Clients said this asked them “who do you
outcome. Majority of the pay”. The general response product was sized accurately s think will buy this?” The
was between £30-£40 with it housed the components and majority replied between
clients liked the design, one
40% of the people. Then 30% still looked sleek. Testers also ages 30-40 with then 40+.
client said” The use of the
said £20-£30 whilst 20% said said the product was safe as it And decreases as the age
wooden material brings a
between £10-£20. Clients said had no sharp corners, edge decreases. This is good as
sense of contrast and reality to
the product, the colours the reason for paying roughly and the surface were plain. my target audience were
£35 was because of its The oak had an oil finish which people between 30 and 40.
contrast to each other with the
multifunctional aspect, where made the wood splinter safe. This displays I have met my
white minimal components and
wooden outer layer” plates, cutlery and planting can design outcomes.
be achieved within seconds
apart.

Is the product easy

to use?

Easy Hard
The picture above shows an
Testing the product, the overall isometric view. The main Evaluation
response was positive. The materials were oakwood and I have now tested
product must work as it was plastic. The wood which the product myself
intended to. Gathering the outlays the whole project hints and with the client
reviews, it showed 94% of the a fragment of strength as well as the
testers found the product to be physically and metaphorically. public. I have
simple and easy to use. Whilst With the white soft-touch created and
the other 6% found it plastic used, the final product analysed the data
confusing. I can modify this for has an integration of modern gathered from the
my improvements page. flair with traditional material. test. I am content
Perhaps making the concept of The whole design evaluates the with the result it
combining planting and core idea, which was to matched with my
dishwashing to another level. incorporate nature in the design specification
house, specifically the kitchen. and user needs,
Evaluation Introduction
I have already tested the finished product with clients. On this page I will test the design against
Against the specification in detail, according to design, material, cost, size etc. This will show me how
close the product meets the needs of a client.

Rank Spec
Specification
Point
Essential /
Desirable
Achieved How have I achieved this Qualitative
/
Quantitativ
e
1 The product Essential The main function of the product is to save water and use it Qualitative
will involve effectively. The rack is designed to collect water from dishes and
water, either use it to plant mineral or herbs in a plant pot which lays beside the
save or use rack.
water
effectively
2 The product Essential This product has many ecological features which makes it eco- Qualitative
will be eco friendly. Firstly, the function which saves water is the eco-
friendly friendliest factor. I have used natural materials such as oakwood
for the outer layer. The wood gives a lively tone to the rest of the
white materials.
3 The product Essential The main function of the product is to become more Qualitative
supports multifunctional. The incentive to dry cutlery, dishes and to plant
multifunctiona minerals all collide within the footprint of the project.
l use

4 The product Essential My design is made to be used in the kitchen as it’s a dish rack. Qualitative
should be Furthermore, the oil finish used makes the product water resistant.
kitchen Placing the product in the kitchen would make water an issue as it
friendly resides by the sink. With the oil applied it makes the wood water-
resistant from water damage.
5 Desirable Adding a filter is desirable but I thought I should be included in the Qualitative
product. This is because food particles and soil from the plant pot
There should can flow both ways. So, by adding a barrier will discontinue the soil
be a water coming through to the drain mat.
filtering
system
6 The product Essential My whole product is based around being modern, the design adds Qualitative
should have a more curves and symmetry to make it look elegant. The oak shell
modern was created using layers so a curve can be achieved. I can say it
design with benefits the project as it looks more interesting,
curved
features.
7 The size Desirable Yes, the product is sized within 5 millimetres of the specification. Quantitativ
should be The dish rack has this size ass its compact and functional. Clients e
sized at don’t want to have a large object in the kitchen which draws itself
medium to the=m. My design is created with the intention to be placed in (+5/-5)mm
Evaluation Introduction
I have already tested the finished product with clients. On this page I will test the design against
Against the specification in detail, according to design, material, cost, size etc. This will show me how
close the product meets the needs of a client.

Rank Spec
Specification Essential Achieved How have I achieved this Qualitative
Point / /
Desirable Quantitativ
e
9 The product Essential Also reviewing this with the client and public the said it was very durable. In my Qualitative
should be opinion I believe it’s because firstly of the oak which supports the whole product.
robust, durable Then it’s the design which fits perfectly, this adds extra strength as the inside
and safe for components don’t move and create an additional wall.
the user.

10 Material: The Desirable The main components are made from ABS plastic. The plastic has a smooth soft Qualitative
product should touch texture. This will the product less glistening and more looking like matt. If the
be made out of plastic gets damaged it won’t be that noticeable due to it being soft touch matt
plastic or Metal finish.

11 The product Desirable The secondary material is oak. Although it shouldn’t be called secondary as it Qualitative
should have highlights the product and gives more aesthetic. The wood was for designed for
secondary visual purposes but also adds more durability as it is made from natural wood.
materials such
as wood
12 The colour Desirable Looking at the product it’s clear that the colour scheme is light and contrast. The Qualitative
style of the outside material is wood which is darker than the rest pf the product but still a light
product should tone. Then the inside components are made from pure white plastic.
be light colours
13 The product Desirable The whole concept of the project is to be removable, each component can be Qualitative
should have removed and washed if needed. In total there are 6 components: the wooden shell.
removable Plastic gradient tray, rack slots, plant pot, cutlery pot and the filter piece.
parts or
features.
14 The product Desirable I added rubber feat just in the end as I believed it would protect the bottom surface Qualitative
must be sturdy, of the wood. The rubber isn't to huge to add a lot of height but its small enough to
Have a grip on do it purpose.
bottom so it
don’t scratch
surface or slip.
15 The product Desirable The ergonomic/ anthropometric features are the way components interact and
Evaluation Qualitative
will be integrate with each other. The cutlery pot and plant bot are raised above the oak
On this and the last page, I have discussed whethershell,
my this
product matches
increases with my
accessibility as itsspecifications.
easier to remove.Looking
Also, the against the mat
gradient tray specification
is I can
ergonomic and
see that I have met all the requirements which I amdesigned
contentforwith. Although
easier water the
flow. product
Which meantmeets
I couldits specification,
remove the ridges I thinkinI can further
placed
have
improve the features of the product. previous designs.
anthropometric
 Improveme
Introduction
This is my final design page, here I will take my final development and enhance it by combining all my
developments to make the perfect product for my client. I will then add renders and analyse the

nt components with the reasoning behind.

Cup section divided integrated with cutlery pot.

3 Cups can be stacked on top of each other. The
cutlery section is divided into 6 parts 2 for
spoons, forks, knives.
I have increased the size of the product to allow
more space for each section. My final product was
designed to b compact but now I am
experimenting to make a large version. The
cutlery rack is streamlined with a curved design.
The rack allows 12 plates to be places with 5
large plates and 7 smaller plates
The design is like the final design as I liked the
wooden and plastic material. It brings contrast
and tones the project. The parallel design allows
multifunctional to give the design a proficient
flare. I have experimented with the shape of
plastic and wood; now the wood is flat from the
This design has borrowed features of my final design sides and the plastic rise from the front. This
as well as integrating previous developments and new adds an elegant curve which also turns into a flap
functions. This symmetrical structure brings please to which can be used to lift the product and remove
the eye as its constructed from oak to strengthen the components.
outside. I modified the rack holder to be made from
aluminium which increases durability and decreases
the risk of rust formation. Like before, this design is
completely removable and can withstand water. This
design bought forward a new unique selling point;
which was the colour accent tone. The design offers a
strip of plastic in between the oak and inside the plant
pot. The material is photoluminescent which makes it
glow in the dark, similar to a watch which glows on
the moving hands. The reason for this material is to
bring vibrancy and personalization to the product.
Also the plastic in the plant pot doubles as night On thisEvaluation
page, I redesigned
sunlight which can illuminate plants in the dark. my final product so I could
Consumers get the choice of several colours which are make an improvement
red, blue, green, yellow and white. prototype. I added some
aesthetic as well as
Vid functional features which all
benefit the products worth.
eo
The highlight feature in this
improved design is the
glowing light indication
within the wooden shell and
the plant tray. I have also
made the product lighter
which was one of my
concerns in my final model.
This design fulfils customer
needs and adds more