At the end of year 2, students should be able to:
i. explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem (Design Situation)
ii. state and prioritize the main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem
iii. describe the main features of one existing product that inspires a solution to the problem
iv. present the main findings of relevant research.
Design brief : syringe
The UAE Nurses Association claims that one of the most difficult parts of their job is
dealing with small children who have a fear of needles.Although the association has some
tips and tricks like putting numbing cream to partially freeze the surface of the skin
before injecting medicine, sometimes the anxiety levels of small children are so high that
it is difficult to get them to hold still.If only there was an easier way to administer
medicine within the syringe.
I am going to create a syringe by which the small children will take the vaccination without any hesitation. The main features of the product includes : the plastic syringe , toy attached to syringe and liquid / water. Doctors like pediatricians will use the syringes and nurses as well . The syringe can be used in clinics , hospitals and school clinic. The syringe will be a very eye catching color . The texture of the syringe is going to be smooth and the toy will distract the child . The toy will reduce the anxiety in children; since the syringe has a toy, the eyes of the child will only be on the toy so for the child it looks like the toy is coming to it while its actually injecting the child. I am targeting mostly toddlers or small children. for girls there should be a specific color with a fantasy toy attached and for boys there should be a specific color along with a car . The material used is plastic
Design brief 2 : frames of eye wear
eye wear frames these day are breaking often and quickly due to the quality of the frame and the materials . By eye wear breaking often a lot of money has been spent and its hard to find good quality of eye wear. If only there was a strong and good quality of frames produced. Although people can find a really good quality of frame it could not last long , due to the frame being really fragile and thin ;even if thick its not made out of the right materials.
Design brief 3 : Phone holder
dealing with small children who have a fear of needles.Although the association has some
tips and tricks like putting numbing cream to partially freeze the surface of the skin
before injecting medicine, sometimes the anxiety levels of small children are so high that
it is difficult to get them to hold still.If only there was an easier way to administer
medicine within the syringe.
I am going to create a syringe by which the small children will take the vaccination without any hesitation. The main features of the product includes : the plastic syringe , toy attached to syringe and liquid / water. Doctors like pediatricians will use the syringes and nurses as well . The syringe can be used in clinics , hospitals and school clinic. The syringe will be a very eye catching color . The texture of the syringe is going to be smooth and the toy will distract the child . The toy will reduce the anxiety in children; since the syringe has a toy, the eyes of the child will only be on the toy so for the child it looks like the toy is coming to it while its actually injecting the child. I am targeting mostly toddlers or small children. for girls there should be a specific color with a fantasy toy attached and for boys there should be a specific color along with a car . The material used is plastic
Design brief 2 : frames of eye wear
eye wear frames these day are breaking often and quickly due to the quality of the frame and the materials . By eye wear breaking often a lot of money has been spent and its hard to find good quality of eye wear. If only there was a strong and good quality of frames produced. Although people can find a really good quality of frame it could not last long , due to the frame being really fragile and thin ;even if thick its not made out of the right materials.
I am going to create a frame which will not break easily and will
last very long. The main features of the frame : temples , front frames, hinges
and nose pad .The material used will be titanium. Opticians / eye specialists
can recommend the frames. The frames could be used in clinics and
hospitals and sold by opticians . The frame will be very smooth and thick so it will not break easily
and it will be comfortable. The shape of the frame is like a typical frame
except that there will be a padded support near the nose, since a lot of people
find that area uncomfortable. The color will be very basic and the target
audience is teens and adults, the frame can be for any gender. The frame will
weigh like how other thick glasses weigh. The frame will be flexible and any
pressure will not break it. Therefore your frame will not break and
people would not have to waste time buying new frames.
Design brief 3 : Phone holder
Kids , adults and teens these days have devices which they use every day. The problem is that if they want to read or watch something its usually flat on the table or needs something to hold on to be stable and by that happening , it ruins your neck posture or hurts your wrists. If only there was something which could prevent this problem.
I am going to create a phone holder which will be made from nylon and can extend so people do not have to have their phone flat . The main features of the device holder is the base and on top of the base will be a rectangular hollow box where the device can be placed. To extend you just have to pull the sides and it can extend further. This product is perfect for any gender and any age , it will not affect your posture and it will not make your wrists he. The texture will be smooth as well as it will come in many basic and colorful colors. This can be sold/ recommended in electronics stores and maybe online. Therefore this product will solve the problem of having your phone flat on the table and will prevent any health issues as well as its portable and convenient
I am going to create a phone holder which will be made from nylon and can extend so people do not have to have their phone flat . The main features of the device holder is the base and on top of the base will be a rectangular hollow box where the device can be placed. To extend you just have to pull the sides and it can extend further. This product is perfect for any gender and any age , it will not affect your posture and it will not make your wrists he. The texture will be smooth as well as it will come in many basic and colorful colors. This can be sold/ recommended in electronics stores and maybe online. Therefore this product will solve the problem of having your phone flat on the table and will prevent any health issues as well as its portable and convenient
In Term 1 students created the design folder in the form of blogs. As the subject caters to design technology they were opportunities to understand the design cycle through the use of videos, activity sequencing in the form of a comic strip through which students were able to get a better grasp over the subject as they progressed through the design cycle. The current unit about 3D Modelling enables students to design ergonomically designed 3D models. Students worked in collaboration by brainstorming about 3D printing and its technologies which enhanced their awareness about 3D printing. They were introduced to designing software - TinkerCAD and with the help of tutorials familiarised themselves in buidling objects consisting of basic shapes. Students made choices towrite design situations and design briefs for modelling 3D objects. Alissa has worked enthusiastically in understanding the design cycle and was able to upload the activity as a video which was a challenging task. The design cycle task could have demonstrated creative thinking which is lacking in the figure presented. She is encouraged to organise her blog with proper headings and a neat structure. The brainstorm activity on 3D printing could add more information with a good reflection added. The design situation could include evidence of the problem faced so that the need for the solution could be justified. The quality of written work needs to be improved so that information is presented in a professional manner. You are currently at a level 4/8.
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