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The Design Process

Name/Group Name: __________________________________

DESIGN TASK:
You are to research, design and build a ball sorter and
then you will evaluate your work.
* Reminder:
There shall be evidences of you working on the
artefact and e-portfolio in every step of every
process.
Design Brief: Compose a design brief that conforms
to the clients expectations and objectives of the
work.
Design Requirement:
Design, make and fit a simple device that will sort table
tennis balls and marbles. From an elevated bin, the balls
and marbles should travel a lane or chute down to
another container
a. The container or compartment should have two
partitions: one for the table tennis balls and the other
for the marbles
b. Along the lane or chute, the balls and marbles should be
able to sort until it reaches the compartment intended
for each of them
c. The artefact should be made of cardboard, illustration
board or chipboard
d. Containers(bin and compartment)should not exceed
twenty (20) centimetres in length, width and height
e. Length of the lane or chute varies depending on the
design

CONSTRAINTS AND CONSIDERATIONS:

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The Design Brief contains lots of information.

To workout what you have to include in your design

make a list of the Constraints and Considerations from
the design brief in the table below. When you have
filled in your constraints and considerations list
number them in order of importance.

Constraints Grade Considerations Grade

TOP FIVE PRIORITIES:

List your top five most important constraints and
considerations

1. 1.

2. 2.

3. 3.

4. 4.

5. 5.
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EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Use your top five to write five questions that you can
use to evaluate your work when you have finished your
artefact.

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4.

5.

I. INVESTIGATION

RESEARCH:
Find some visual examples of ball sorter and assembly techniques and
other decorative or construction features that may help you with your
design.
Find some pictures on the internet and post them in your e-portfolio.
Annotate your pictures explaining in words what you like or don’t like
about the designs. An example has been provided below.
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List the resources you have used: e.g. websites or books at the end
of your research pages
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Example:
I like this design it is very
simple, and looks
efficient.

IDEATION TECHNIQUE:
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Post the diagram or graph of the technique used (mind mapping,
synectics, morphological chart, trigger word, etc.).

BRAIN STORMING DESIGN IDEAS:

Post all the ideas for your design. The drawings should be quick
freehand sketches and may be whole or parts of the product.
They need to be in pencil and be very basic drawings.

PREFERRED OPTION:
Choose the better of your designs, post it and explain why it is the best
option and how it satisfies the requirements of the design brief.

II. DESIGNING

WORKING DRAWING:
Show the top, front and side view
Please use pencil and include measurements or post a link if you’re using
AutoCAD or Google Sketch Up

Complete a 3D drawing of your design here (isometric or perspective):

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III. PRODUCTION

CUTTING LIST:

Part No. Material Length Width Thickness

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Make a list of the tools and equipment you intend to
use.

PRODUCTION PLAN:

Step Procedure/Materials Tools/Equipment Risk Time

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PROGRESS CHART

STEP W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6 W7

PRODUCTION LOGBOOK: JOURNAL ENTRIES

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IV. EVALUATION

• Think about the outcome

• Does it meet the Design Brief?
• Does it satisfy the Evaluation Criteria?
• How well does it work?
• Are there any parts that can be improved?
• What is the best feature of the artefact?
• What is the least satisfactory feature?
• Are there any unexpected problems?
• Are there any unexpected benefits?
• Is the artefact aesthetically pleasing?
• Is the artefact ergonomically sound?

* Prepare reports on the outcomes

* Have the artefact ready to be presented