Prizewinners
way the workload stayed focused throughout the entire project.
Milestone 1 The first milestone undertook a critical review of the current product to provide a greater understanding of the product, as well as to highlight key areas for improvement. Four key design areas were identified: The new cone shape, component placement, the module connector and the docking station. Each area underwent extensive concept development, with each having a reasonably high level design completed for the end of the milestone, through either CAD visualisation or detailed aesthetic and functional prototypes.
Milestone 2 Milestone 2 primarily focused on the design of the stacking and carrying method and the docking station. This was mainly done through prototyping and user testing, with a range of models being mocked up and tested by a range of different users to test criterion such as comfort and ease of use. As well as this, minor issues with the connector and other areas were also tackled using CAD and FEA.
At this stage, it became clear that the design work involved in the project had been severely underestimated and that insufficient time was available to finalise the design and then specify manufacturing, costing and sales
figures. This was discussed with the client and the university and a revised set of deliverables was produced.
The project focus was then shifted to fully developing the various areas of design within the project, with a secondary objective being manufacturing specifications and costing details. It was agreed that a completed design would be of greater value to the client than a large amount of manufacturing and costing based on an unfinished design.
Milestone 3 The final stage of the product mainly involved resolving the outstanding design issues on the different parts of the product. Extensive CAD modelling and analysis was undertaken to fully test all the snap fits and connections used within the design. At the same time, further prototypes (including rapid prototyped parts) were created to test the final designs of key components. With the designs finalised, the team also had time to produce a full set of manufacturing drawings, as well as completing some fundamental costing work and sourcing a range of UK based suppliers and manufacturers.
The outcome Our client was exceptionally pleased with the work we completed for him during the project.
An entirely unique new product had been created, one that improved upon the main limitations of the current product, as well as providing an exciting range of accessories. The client felt that the work produced would be more than enough to convince investors of the potential of his future product, and many rugby and football clubs throughout Scotland, including a major Glasgow team, were showing interest in his new ideas.
As a team, we felt we really accomplished a lot. The changing nature of the project brief, as well as the varied demands required to complete the project really challenged us, as well as actually creating an atmosphere that we feel would be very similar to working within the design industry. When the project was finished, we honestly all felt it was the best and most realistic project we had ever completed.
We would like to thank the IED for the award. We feel it is an excellent reward that actually provides us with some recognition for our year of hard work.
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