2. CONTEXT
I find it uncomfortable to sleep on the ground.
The roof of my dad’s 4x4 is too tall to load and unload
despite my height.
I can’t reach the full length of my dad’s 4x4 easily
I usually camp in a swag for the space saving
3. PROOF OF THE NEED
( S E C O N D A R Y R E S E A R C H )
54.5 million nights have been spent camping last year over
12.9 million total trips.
30% of all trips to regional Australia are for camping or
caravanning.
62% of caravan and campers have said that COVID-19 has
made them more likely to take a domestic holiday than
before.
50% likely to travel more regionally than before.
5.1 billion was spent on camping equipment last year.
4. PROOF OF THE NEED
( P R I M A R Y R E S E A R C H )
37%
63%
D I D Y O U F I N D I T
D I F F I C U LT T O
A C C E S S T H E R O O F ?
28%
72%
H AV E Y O U E V E R
A C C E S S E D T H E
R O O F O F Y O U R C A R ?
YES
NO
5. PROOF OF THE NEED
( P R I M A R Y R E S E A R C H )
28
44
18
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Rocky Uneven
Ground
Wet Mattress
W H AT M A D E I T
U N C O M F O R TA B L E
9%
91%
H AV E Y O U E V E R
B E E N C A M P I N G ?
35%
65%
WA S S L E E P I N G
U N C O M F O R TA B L E
YES
NO
6. AREAS OF
INVESTIGATION
( E X I S T I N G I D E A S )
P: Full length of the roof
Permanent solution
M: It is low
Small tread area
I: Larger tread area
7. P: Adjustable height
Easy to lift on
M: Can’t access full length of roof
I: Have a longer tread area
AREAS OF
INVESTIGATION
( E X I S T I N G I D E A S )
8. AREAS OF
INVESTIGATION
( E X I S T I N G I D E A S )
P: Can give access to most of the roof with
one in each door
Quick to set up
M: Small tread
Hard to lift on
I: Have a llarger tread area
9. Welder Mill Tube Bender Press Break Laser Cutter
I need to look
into types of
welders
May be
required to
machine pins
for a hinge
Used to bend
the wheel
hook for the
step
May be
required to
bend sheet
metal for
brackets
Used to cut
platform
AREAS OF
INVESTIGATION
( T O O L S )
10. AREAS OF
INVESTIGATION
( T E C H N I Q U E S )
Welder Mill Tube Bender Press Break Laser Cutter
I will need to
be able to
weld to join
pieces
I may need to
learn to mill to
create pins
I will need to
learn to use
the bender
I may need to
learn
Used to cut
platform
11. AREAS OF
INVESTIGATION
( M AT E R I A L S )
Bed Material Step Material Leg Material
It needs to be
light and
strong
It needs to be
strong and
malleable
Used to bend
the wheel
hook for the
step
12. CRITERIA TO EVALUATE SUCCESS
Price Aesthetics Ergonomics
Justification:
It must be financially
attainable for families
and 4x4 enthusiasts
alike.
Method:
Materials
consideration. Cheap
and readily available.
Justification:
It must have high
aesthetic value to
ensure it is an
appealing product.
Method:
Material and finish
technique
consideration.
Justification:
Its interaction with the
user must be seamless
and happen without
difficulty.
Method:
Weight and size
considerations.
13. Functionality Durability Appropriateness of
design solution
Justification:
It is essential for my
products to function
well to ensure it is a
product that is worth
while.
Method:
Ensure it can carry a
satisfactory load
(150-200kg).
Justification:
A product that is
durable is essential to
ensure its longevity.
Method:
Build quality, material
and technique
considerations.
Justification:
The design must fit the
design solution to
ensure it solves the
correct problem.
Method:
Have target market
test product and
review feedback.
CRITERIA TO EVALUATE SUCCESS
15. Time Plan
KEY: Proposed Time: Actual Time:
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Actual Time
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Actual Time
Product
Production
Prove the Need
Preliminary
Research
Design Situation,
Design Brief and
Target Market
Time, Action and
Finance Plans
Criteria to
Evaluate Success
Final Evaluation
Term 4
Areas of
Investigation
Exsting Product
Research
Week 9 Week 10
Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
Product Design
Prototype
Creation
TIME PLAN
16. FINANCE PLAN
Expense Budget ($) Justification
Materials 200 Aluminium can be expensive in
the quantity I think I need.
Tools 100 This is contingency
Folio Printing 50 Price for printing based on
quote
Fasteners 50 Based on what I think I will
need
Total 400 This should be enough for
everything and more
