The document describes the design of the ¡bOxx!, a portable and compactable storage box created by students to address common problems encountered when carrying school supplies. The initial design of the ¡bOxx! included separate compartments and the ability to fold flat. Based on feedback, the design was improved to include a handle and durable materials. Pending tasks include sourcing cardboard, getting help to construct a prototype, and further refining the design based on surveys and identifying flaws.

1. ¡bOxx!Alvin Tan Wei Ming(1I201)Eugene Tan Jun Ching(1I223)Chew Zhen Hui(1I204)Ong Yi Xuan(1I221)

2. ContentProblems & SolutionsDesigns of the ¡bOxx!Advantages & DisadvantagesSurvey ResultsMarketed Designs and SourcesTasks pending

3. Problem Lunchbox does not maximise spaceIt is too smallTakes up too much unnecessary space when it is empty

4. SolutionMulti-compartment LunchboxDifferent compartments to store different food at the same timeDividing the lunchbox into different compartmentsAdding detachable compartmentsNot feasible in the end because there were similar designs in the market.

5. Problem Very tiny hole in which the thread can go through needleHard to thread for many people

6. SolutionNeedle ThreaderHelp people with poor eyesight or shaky hands to thread needlesIdea derived from an instrument found in sewing boxesNot feasible in the end because there were similar designs in the market.

7. Problem It is very troublesome for both students and teachers to carry many items at onceSome people used containers like plastic bags, but there were many flaws (e.g. easily torn)

8. Solution¡bOxx!Develop a box which can both store large items and can easily be kept in a bag when emptyThis concept led us to develop what we called ¡bOxx!Final Choice!

9. Design: compacted (folded)OLDLegend:VelcroWood

10. Design: expanded (unfolded)OLDLegend:VelcroWood

11. Design: latch

12. Design: compacted (folded)NEWLegend:VelcroWood

13. Design: expanded (unfolded)NEWLegend:VelcroWood

14. Why?Using a hatch-and-loop would be unfeasible for our current material (cardboard)It is unreliable and may break any timeThe hook may be dangerous if not stored properly

15. Advantages & DisadvantagesAdvantagesCan store many small items or a few long/bulky items (Versatile)Can keep papers straightPortableCompactableDisadvantagesHeavy to carry (If wood is used) Cardboard is used, and is thus lightweightTroublesome to carry around A handle has been attached for easy transportFragile

16. Some Comments on Design: If you add a handle, it would be easier to transport and carryHave Velcro at the bottom left corner of the box (applicable to both designs) so the side of wood which would be placed there in the first diagram can stick to itMight be hard to make without professional help Survey

17. Some Comments on Usage: Large for holding daily itemsShould be good but I think there are similar boxes made before Survey

18. Some Comments on Materials: Wood is heavy; try to think of another material to useMake the material plastic, with thick cloth on the insideTry to make it hard/sturdy Survey

19. Some Comments on Folding Process: Hinge the foldsWon't you need space to fold the folder?Are you sure it works? It might work in 2D, but might not in 3D; have you considered the sides of the box yet? Survey

20. Commercially available designsA box which can be extended to place the item in and compacted to seal it. However, this means that the items have to fit in that space and if the items are larger there would be a gap. A box that can be compacted till it is flat. However, our design can still carry items when compacted while this cannot.

21. Tasks pendingSource materials Cardboard (until further materials are needed)Obtain help to construct ¡bOxx!Query if there are any flaws, and correct (in progress)Again, final query for flaws

22. Tasks Pending: ImprovementsWe are thinking of adding a handle for easy of transportation and carrying. Handle addedAlso, we consider using multiple layers of plastic to make it durable and lightweight. (Decision pending—change material?)One of the people who took the survey suggested thick cloth inside and we are looking into that as well. Idea abandoned; unfeasible with cardboard (perhaps revived by new material?)

23. LinksInventors’ Loghttp://boxx--inventorslog.blogspot.com/Surveyhttp://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=62NoiLpl6JNNP3bHiwoBNw_3d_3d

24. LinksPowerPoint (1st version)http://www.slideshare.net/guest89365f/boxxoldPowerPoint (2nd version)http://www.slideshare.net/guest89365f/boxxnew

25. Sources of Informationhttp://www.freepatentsonline.com/result.html?query_txt=foldable%20box&sort=relevancehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofWLcDsx5tA

26. ~Thank you for your attention!~