MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY WOOD DEIGN PORTFOLIO

HIGER LEVEL

EXAM NUMBER: G00301051

 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page

1. Brief 1

2. Analysis of Brief 2

3. Investigation/Research (e.g. Brainstorming, mood board, etc.) 3

4. Development of Design Solutions/ Ideas (Possible Solutions 1 4) Page 8-11

5. Evaluation of Design Ideas Page 12

6. Final Design Solution/ Sketch Page 13

7. Materials Page 14

8. Joining Methods Page 15

9. Tools Used Page 16-17

10. Working Drawings/Sketches Page 18-19

11. Cutting List Page 20

12. Manufacture Page 21-24

13. Evaluation Page

14. Conclusion
 DESIGN BRIEF

Design Briefs - Higher Level

1. At mealtimes the table can be cluttered and short of space.

Design and make a portable and compact artefact to aid in the utilisation of space at
mealtimes. Your solution should hold everyday mealtime items and make them easily
accessible to those dining. Your artefact should incorporate design elements that contribute
to an elegant centrepiece.

2. The transition from winter to spring is one of great change, renewal and hope.

Design and make a decorative artefact which symbolises these themes. The design and
realisation of your artefact should demonstrate a range of handcraft skills. The artefact should
be suitable for display on a shelf or mantelpiece.

3. An elegant wooden feature can be functional whilst enhancing an entrance hallway.

Design and make an attractive wall mounted artefact to hold three coats. It should also
incorporate a storage facility for some additional small items. The handcrafted artefact should
be slim line and should evoke a theme of your choice. Your design folio should show evidence
of how your theme was developed.

The maximum dimension may not exceed 500mm

 ANALYSIS OF BRIEF

Key information from brief:

KEY INFORMATION
FROM BRIEF

ARTEFACT HOLDS
THREE COATS

INCORPORATE INCORPORATE A
MAX. DIMENSIONS STORAGE FACILITY FOR
THEME OF YOUR SOME ADDITIONAL
OF 500MM
CHOICE ITEMS

What does your project need to do to fulfil the brief?

What are the projects constraints?
How will you make your design attractive?
In what way will your design be educational?
What aspect of their sensory development will you address?
What health & safety issues should be considered in the artefact?
 INVESTIGATION RESEARCH

Dieter Rams
Industrial designer

Dieter Rams was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1932. He was strongly influenced by the
presence of his grandfather who was a carpenter. His early awards for carpentry led to him
training as an architect as Germany was rebuilt in the early 1950s.

Dieter Rams Ten Principles of Good Design:

1) Good Design Is Innovative

2) Good Design Makes a Product Useful
3) Good Design Is Aesthetic
4) Good Design Makes a Product Understandable
5) Good Design Is Unobtrusive
6) Good Design Is Honest
7) Good Design Is Long-lasting
8) Good Design Is Thorough Down to the Last Detail
9) Good Design Is Environmentally Friendly
10) Good Design Is as Little Design as Possible

ET 66 Calculator
"Good design is long-lasting". Unlike fashionable design, it lasts many
yearseven in todays throwaway society. Braun debuted the ET 66 in
the late 1980s and reissued it in 2013 which is proof that good design
transcends decades.

RT 20 Table top Radio

Only well-executed objects can be beautiful according to Rams about
his third principle, "good design is aesthetic." Take for example the RT
table top radio. It has a restrained presence, simple controls, and wood
housing.

S60 Razor
Rams's first principle is that "good design is innovative." "Technological
development is always offering new opportunities for innovative
design," he wrote. Braun, where he was the chief design officer from
1961 to 1995, designed many electric razors and continually refined the
product over time.
BRAINSTORMING IDE
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN IDEAS
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN IDEAS
DEVELOPMENT OF DESIGN IDEAS
FINAL DESIGN IDE
 MATERIALS
OAK
Oak is the most widely used hardwood. There are more than 60 species of oak grown in the U.S., which
can be separated into two basic varieties; white and red. The red variety is also known as black oak.
Properties: Oak is a heavy, strong, light colored hardwood. It is ring porous, due to the fact that more
and larger conductive vessels are laid down early in the summer, rather than later. Prominent rings
and large pores give oak a course texture and prominent grain. Oak also has conspicuous medullary
rays which can be seen as "flakes" in quarter sawed oak lumber.
Uses: Oak is the most popular wood used to craft designs.

MAPLE
There are 115 species of maple. Only 5 commercially important species grow in the U.S. Two of the five
are hard rock maple and sugar maple.

Properties: Maple is so hard and resistant to shocks that it is often used for bowling alley floors. Its
diffuse evenly sized pores give the wood a fine texture and even grain. Maple that has a curly grain is
often used for violin backs (the pattern formed is known as fiddleback figure). Burls, leaf figure, and
birds-eye figures found in maple are used extensively for veneers. The Birds eye figure in maple is said
to be the result of stunted growth and is quite rare.
Uses: Maple is used extensively for American colonial furniture, especially in medium and lower priced
categories. It can also be stained to simulate cherry wood, which it resembles
BEECH
The American beech is a single species which grows in the eastern half of the United States.
Properties & Uses: Beech is a hard, strong, heavy wood with tiny pores and large conspicuous
medullary rays, similar in appearance to maple. This relatively inexpensive wood has reddish brown
heartwood and light sapwood. Beech is often used for frames, a variety of bent and turned parts.
Quarter sliced and half round cut beech veneers are commonly used.

ASH
There are 16 species of ash which grow in the eastern United States. Of these, the white ash is the
largest and most commercially important.
Properties: Ash is a hard, heavy, ring porous hardwood. It has a prominent grain that resembles oak,
and a white to light brown color. Ash can be differentiated from hickory (pecan) which it also
resembles, by white dots in the darker summerwood which can be seen with the naked eye. Ash burls
have a twisted, interwoven figure.
Uses: Ash is widely used for structural frames and steam bent furniture pieces. It is often less
expensive than comparable hardwoods.
PINE
Pine is a softwood which grows in most areas of the Northern Hemisphere. There are more than 100
species worldwide.
Properties: Pine is a soft, white or pale yellow wood which is light weight, straight grained and lacks
figure. It resists shrinking and swelling. Knotty pine is often used for decorative effect.
Uses: Pine is often used for country or provincial furniture. Pickled, whitened, painted and oil finishes
are often used on this wood.
 JOINTING METHODS
Housing Joint

Housing joints are used when two pieces meet at right angles on their narrow face. A shallow
trench is cut across the grain of the vertical member, the shelf or panel is then glued into a
simple straightforward housing and all the loads are transferred to the sides of the unit.

Mitre Joint

Mitre joints are always cut to 45 in a mitre box so that they will form a 90 corner when joined.
As no end wood is ever seen these are very neat joints but they are weak. Normally used for
picture frames where they are nailed with panel pins. When used for other purposes they must
be strengthened with glue blocks, angle braces or loose tongues. Mitre joints should always be
glued.
 Mortise and Tenon Joint
Mortise and tenon joints are very strong joints mostly used in furniture making and for
heavy doors and gates. They are not easy joints to make. The tenons width should not be
less than a third of the thickness of the wood especially if wood of the same thickness is
joined. The shoulders may be of any width and may also be offset when the mortise is made
in rebated wood. Make the mortise before rebating the wood. If the top of the mortised
wood is to be in line with the edge of the tenoned wood a haunched tenon can be made
with the haunch cut back to be in line with the shoulders.

Halving Joint
Halving joints are mostly used to assemble light frames which are going to be covered with
hardboard or plywood. Half the thickness of each piece of wood to be joined is cut away with a
tenon saw and the joint is glued and screwed or nailed. Halved lap joints are also used to join
long lengths of timber as for fencing.

Tee Halving Joint

TOOLS USED
WORKING DRAWING
 CUTTING LIST

DESCRIPTION LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS QUANTITY

Back Piece 300 260 10 1
Right Side 120 110 10 1
Left side 120 110 10 1
Base 55 250 10 1
Front Piece 55 260 10 1
Divider 80 250 5 1
15mm Dowell - - - 37
2mm Key Hook - - - 4
Hidden Wall Bracket 44 12 2 2
10mm Coat Hanger - - - 3
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 MANUFACTURE
Explain how you made your project. Describe the different procedures you went through, and
include any problems you encountered along the way and explain how you overcame them. Take
pictures throughout help explain your work. You should include:
Tools and machinery used
Relevant health and safety requirements
Procedures involved
Problems encountered
Finishing technique

EVALUATION
Reflect and evaluate your final project/ artefact. Include both good and bad points in your
evaluation. Include the following and anything else you have:
What worked well for you?
What would you change?
Did it fully satisfy the brief?

CONCLUSION
Your conclusion is an overall summary of the entire portfolio and project. It is your opinions and
about what you gained and can take away from the experience. You should:

Explain what you learned during this process

Discuss hat new tools or machines you learned to use
Explain what woodworking techniques you discovered for yourself
List many of the skills you improved or gained from the experience (not only woodworking
skills, include life skills you enhanced such as time management, computer skills, etc).
 MTW FOLIO PROJECT GUIDLINES
PORTFOLIO HEADINGS:

Table of Contents Page 1

Brief Page 2
Analysis of Brief Page 3
Investigation/Research (e.g. Brainstorming, mood board, etc.) Page 4-7
Development of Design Solutions/ Ideas (Possible Solutions 1 4) Page 8-11
Evaluation of Design Ideas Page 12
Final Design Solution/ Sketch Page 13
Materials Page 14
Joining Methods Page 15
Tools Used Page 16-17
Working Drawings/Sketches Page 18-19
Cutting List Page 20
Manufacture Page 21-24
Evaluation Page 25
Conclusion Page 26

NB: You should add extra heading into your portfolio if needed such as health and safety, finishes,
application of finish, special glues used, special fixtures and fittings used, etc.
COVER PAGE:
Your cover page must include: the title of your project, a picture of your finished project and your
examination level and number.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE:
This page should contain the main headings of your portfolio and the page numbers of each
heading.

BRIEF:
Include the design brief of the project that you have chosen.

ANALYSIS OF BRIEF:
Examine the brief and pick out and underline key information from the brief. Then decide on a
suitable project including your own interests and abilities. Things that should be examined include:
What does your project need to do to fulfil the brief?
What are the projects limitations or constraints? (For example size, shape, safety, materials)
How will you make your design aesthetically pleasing on the eye?
In what way will your design address the brief?
What health & safety issues should be considered during manufacture?
What size objects will it need to hold?
Optional: Add one requirement of your own

INVESTIGATION RESEARCH:
Analyse what is currently available and mention any part that may be suited for your project. For
example the legs of this table were attractive and I plan to try and incorporate them in my design.
You should reflect on your woodwork skills and the tools and machinery available in the bench
room. Also plan out your time to give yourself an idea of when you plan to complete each part. You
should include a mood board and brainstorming or a mind map. You should aim to examine the
following.

Products currently available in the marketplace

Functionality of products including the pros and cons of the existing products
Design & style currently available. What you like or dislike about the design and why
Size & shape - what size are existing products
Designs and designers that you like or get inspiration from
Materials, joints and finishes that can be applied

DEVELOPING DESIGN SOLUTIONS/ IDEAS:

You must include two to four design ideas in your portfolio, typically one per page. Generally 1
design per page. The more design solutions you generate the better the range of ideas you will have
to create your final idea. Under each sketch make a list of good points and bad points about the
design (Pros and Cons), for example:
Does it meet the brief requirements?
Pros and Cons
Does it look nice?
 What might I need to change?
What works well that I should include in my final design
Your 4th or last design should be the best design and be the final design you choose.

EVALUATION OF DESIGN IDEAS:

Evaluate the pros and cons of each of your possible solution & decide on one design to further
investigate (should be your final design, if not make it your final design idea).

FINAL SOLUTION:
Your final design should appear on a separate page of its own and should show a range of views in
the form of sketches. You could include plan, elevation, end elevation and 3D isometric sketches to
give a good indication of your final design idea and how it looks. Give an explanation for your design
(rationale) including:

Why did you decide to choose it?

What are the best parts of the design?
Why do you believe it was your best design?
All sketches should be hand drawing and include any shading or colouring to enhance to sketches.
Add notes explaining different parts of artefact especially key parts of the final design.

MATERIALS:
Investigate a wide range of materials you could use and explain why the material you choose is the
most suitable. (Wood, metal, plastic and polymers).

JOINTING METHODS:
Explore and discuss a wide range of jointing methods that you could use and evaluate the pros and
cons of each. Include pictures and/ or preferably sketches. Explain why you have chosen a certain
jointing method and explain why other options were unsuitable. Also examine and consider the
forces each joint can or cannot resist (tension, compression, torsion and racking)

TOOLS USED:
Explore and discuss the hand and power tools that you will use while manufacturing your final
design. Include pictures and sketches that are annotated and labelled discussing the function and
parts of each tool. Include any machine tools that will be required or used while constructing your
project.

WORKING DRAWING:
A working drawing must be submitted in your portfolio. This drawing must be scaled and include all
the main measurements of your project. Ask yourself can a manufacture lift my drawing and be able
to accurately construct my design? Sketches of 2D and 3D to show how you project looks and works
would be highly recommended (A4 paper). Draw on A3 or A2 paper if necessary. You must include a
plan, elevation, end elevation and an isometric view

CUTTING LIST:
A cutting list is a list of all the components needed to construct a project. This can be completed by
hand or on computer. A cutting list typically includes the name, quantity, width, length, thickness
and material of every part/ component of your project.

MANUFACTURE AND APPLYING FINISHES:

Explain step by step how you made your project, describing the various procedures you went
through, the problems you came across and how you found a solution to any problems you
encountered. You should take photos of every stage during the construction from marking out to
applying finishes. You should also include the tools used, machinery used, health and safety
requirements or procedures you went through.

EVALUATION:
Reflect and evaluate (list both good and bad points):
What worked well for you?
What didnt work well?
How you would change your project if you were to make it again
How well your project satisfied the brief that you outlined at the beginning
Remember this was your first major project and beer in mind that you are expected to encounter
problems and have flaws along the way. Dont be afraid to discuss any issues you encountered
along the way!

CONCLUSION:
Your conclusion is an overall summary of the entire portfolio and project. It is your opinions and
about what you gained and can take away from the experience. You should:

Explain what you learned during this process

Discuss hat new tools or machines you learned to use
Explain what woodworking techniques you discovered for yourself
List many of the skills you improved or gained from the experience (not only woodworking
skills, include life skills you enhanced such as time management, computer skills, etc).
 MTW FOLIO PROJECT CHECKLIST
ANALYSIS OF DESIGN BRIEF:
HAVE I INCLUDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY BRIEF? Yes No

Have I looked up meanings of key words? [_] [_]

Have I identified a theme or function? [_] [_]
Will size or appearance be important? [_] [_]
What are the constraints? [_] [_]
What time do I have in total, to make this project? [_] [_]

INVESTIGATION RESEARCH:
HAVE I INCLUDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY BRIEF? Yes No

Have I looked up other similar items? [_] [_]

Checked the sizes of items which need to be stored in the project? [_] [_]
Looked up wood finishes that might be suitable? [_] [_]
Looked up jointing methods? [_] [_]
Checked the tools and machines that are needed? [_] [_]
Have I considered safety both in its use? [_] [_]
Have I sent a letter requesting information? [_] [_]

DESIGN IDEAS/ FINAL SOLUTION:

HAVE I INCLUDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY BRIEF? Yes No

Reasons for not choosing the design? [_] [_]

My final design [_] [_]
Have I made a prototype of my chosen design? [_] [_]
Are my sketches coloured/shaded? [_] [_]
Is my design different from others in my class? [_] [_]
Have I three separate design ideas included? [_] [_]
WORKING DRAWING AND CUTTING LIST:
HAVE I INCLUDED ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY BRIEF? Yes No
Have I included an orthographic drawing i.e. Elevation, plan, end view? [_] [_]
Are all sizes included on my drawings? [_] [_]
Have I included a cutting list? [_] [_]
Have I included any templates /patterns required? [_] [_]
Have I included sketching of joint details? [_] [_]

EVALUATION:
HAVE I WRITTEN ABOUT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY BRIEF? Yes No

Did I process the materials well? [_] [_]

Does the design meet the purpose for which it was intended? [_] [_]
Am I happy with the way it turned out? [_] [_]
If you were to do the project again what would you do differently? [_] [_]
Have I acknowledged any help received in making the project? [_] [_]

PRESENTATION OF FINAL BRIEF AND REALISATION:

HAVE I INCLUDED ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY BRIEF? Yes No
Have I my exam number on your folio? [_] [_]
Have I my exam number on your realisation? [_] [_]
Are all the pages of my folio fixed together in a plastic sleeve or a folder? [_] [_]
Are the five headings of your folder in the following order, [_] [_]
1. Analysis of Brief
2. Investigation and research
3. Design ideas and solution
4. Sketches/work drawings
5. Evaluation
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MTW PORTFOLIO:

WEEK 1 - Select and analyse brief, begin investigative research &

brainstorm ideas
WEEK 2 Continue investigation and complete brainstorming and mood
board
WEEK 3 Develop design ideas and sketches
WEEK 4 Create at least four design ideas working through the design
process
WEEK 5 Refine, evaluate and develop one idea (your chosen idea)
WEEK 6 Create final sketches, working drawings and a cutting list
WEEK 7 Get materials and begin manufacturing project taking photos
throughout
WEEK 8 Construction
WEEK 9 Construction
WEEK 10 Construction
WEEK 11 Construction
WEEK 12 Construction and begin evaluation and conclusion
WEEK 13 Complete construction and finish portfolio
 EVALUATION WORKSHEET

Name: _____________________________
Class: ______________________________
Subject: ____________________________

Keep this sheet and fill it in every day. When you

1) What worked well for you?

2) What didnt work well?

3) If you were to do the project again what would you do differently?

4) How would you change your project if you were to make it again?

5) How well your project satisfied the brief that you outlined at the beginning?
3D VISUALIZATION WORKSHEET
 DESIGN IDEA WORKSHEET
Theme: ____________________________________

Sketch 1 Sketch 2

Sketch 4 Sketch 3

Solution