Final IGCSE DT coursework

Contents
Identification Of The Need
page.3
Research Plan
page.4
Research
page.5
Final Specification
page.13
Existing Products
page. 14
Mood Board
page. 16
Design Page
page. 17
Development Plan
page. 22
Development
page. 23
Final Rendered Product
page. 28
Planning For Production
page.29
Manufacturing
page.30
Evaluation
Page.32

IDENTIFICATIONOFTHENEED
INTROIntroduction
On this page I will identify a need for a new jewelry
storage by giving pointing out the current issues
with jewelry, I will also conduct a questionnaire and
create a mind map to determine my design brief
which substantially give me an outline of my final
product.
Design Brief
For my final product I will design as well as manufacture a
unique and ergonomic storage unit. This will be mainly targeting
girls aged around 20-35. Most importantly my design should
also protect the content placed on or placed inside and hold at
least 20 pieces of jewelry. As well as this, my product should
also feel luxurious and convenient to use. Lastly I would my
design should be durable enough to withstand small drops.
Evidence of the problem
At least once in our lifetime we had
lost a piece of jewelry or small
accessories that are important to
us. The main reason for this is that
we tend to randomly clutter our
belongings around the house. This
is a common problem for me and
many other teenagers around the
world . Below is an example of an a
typical desk of a teenager. As seen
below, all the jewelry and
accessories have been jumbled up
together which makes it very hard
to find specific items, hence this
makes my storage an ideal product
for teenagers. To find out additional
information on what my target user
may demand I conducted a small
survey asking 20 teenagers of each
gender aged 15 to 25...
Questionnaire Analysis
Looking at my questionnaire supported my idea that a jewelry storage would be highly desirable.
From the questionnaire I can also tell that jewelry storages are mostly demanded for woman and girls. By looking at the questionnaire I can also
conclude that my design will be mainly designed to place it in bathrooms. By learning from this questionnaire I can now start my design brief…
Product Idea
For the past 100 years jewelry has become an
obligatory item for women and men to wear.
Although they generally tend to be expensive and
important to us they often get misplaced or even
lost due to their small size.
Through my own experience and those of my
friends I have decided to make a jewelry storage to
prevent this from happening.
Also, despite the amount of existing jewelry
storages, not all compliment the environment it is
in. An example for this is the lack of capacity of
some of the storages. However, In order to make
the best and most suitable storage unit for my user
I will research my market thoroughly.
Questionnaire
To further justify a need for a jewelry storage I
conducted a questionnaire to investigate the
existing issues with jewelry storages and discover
which ones are the most significant. The final aim
for this research is to apply what I’ve learned into
the storage to create the best possible and
desirable product possible…
Male
Female
Conclusion
From this page I have now found
a need for a jewelry storage that
has to be manufactured in a
unique and ergonomically way.
This idea has been supported
from the additional research
conducted (this includes the
questionnaire as well as the
evidence of the problem).
Thus I was able to come up with
a design brief which specified
my target audience and the
needs my product has to fulfill.
Now that I’ve justified what to
manufacture I can can now
begin to create a plan on what to
research from which I will then
decide how my final design will
be constructed and
manufactured…
(left) a picture of a top
of a normal shelf for a
typical teenage girl. As
seen, all of the
accessories have no
area to be placed in/on.
(bottom left) a
picture taken of
the inside of a
normal drawer,
this picture again
reminds us that a
jewelry storage
may be very useful
in order to avoid
this.
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RESEARCHPLAN
Research Area Research Required Importance How Will I Research This?
Size Working from the pictures of jewelry in my
household and available online I will find the
estimated space my storage unit may occupy. In
addition to this I will conduct a research on the
dimensions of other existing products and tables.
By conducting this research I
will be able to determine the
dimensions of my final product.
By doing so I will be also able to
tell how much I can fit in my
product.
For my research in size I will
look a range of existing
products available in Thailand
and on the internet to get an
idea how much space my
design may occupy. I will be
also using the internet to
research ergonomics my final
design should satisfy in order to
make it as comfortable as
possible for the user.
Materials I will start this research off by looking at the
available materials in the workshop. I will also
conduct additional research on more suitable
materials which are appropriate for my storage unit
available in Thailand.
A strong understanding of the
materials are important to make
the right decision and selection
to enable a successful product
launch in the market.
I will use various methods to
research this. I will be looking at
materials available at the
workshop as well as materials
available in local shops.
Manufacturing
Process
The manufacturing process will also include the
information derived from ‘materials research’ to
determine joining methods.
The manufacturing process is
the most important process of
the entire project. In order to
create my product I will have to
be able to have all the
necessary equipment including
all the knowledge on how to use
the equipment available.
For this I will test this by trying
different machines which are in
the workshop. In addition to this
I will also use other media such
as books and websites of
possible ways I will be able to
manufacture thin
Existing products During this process I will examine specific products
to see how they are designed and how they work.
In order to get me inspired I will look at existing
products on the internet, in designer magazines
and a nearby shop.
Conducting a research on
existing products will get me
inspired as well as showing me
a range of techniques that I may
be able apply on my final
product.
Just like manufacturing
processes I will look at jewelry
storages in local shops as well
as designs on the internet.
Target User existing products will get me inspired as well as
showing me a range of techniques that I may be
able apply
Without knowing my target user
I wont be able to satisfy their
wants and needs.
existing products will get me
inspired as well as showing me
a range of techniques that I may
be able apply
Introduction
On this page I will include key factors
that have to be included in my final
product. Using this I will plan my
research thoroughly and give a
detailed explanation on how I will
conduct the research.
Initial Specification
Using my design brief I have decided
on key specifications that have to be
implemented in my final design. These
specifications are:
- That the design has to be both
attractive as well as serve its purpose
of holding jewelry
- A suitable design and color has to be
chosen to suit the target audience
(which in this case is 15-20 girls)
- A suitable joining method that will
hold together the design
-The right size has to be chosen so
that the product doesn't’t end up to
small nor too big for the table it should
be set on
- The design should also be
considered extremely carefully and
should optimum comfort and reduce
stress and injury (ergonomically
friendly)
-As well as providing comfort my
design has to be durable enough to
withstand small falls and scratches
without damaging the inside objects.
Primary Research
My primary research will involve things
such as conducting questionnaires to
fulfill the wants and needs of my
market. I will also conduct research
outside of school such as in local
shops and retailers to get new ideas
and methods professional designers
use.
Secondary Research
For my secondary research I will be mainly using the internet to explore a range of possible things I can implement on my design. This includes
things like manufacturing processes, joining methods, materials and existing products. From the existing products I will then choose 3, 1 which I have
access to and the 2 others available online.
Conclusion
I have now planned what to research and how to research so I have a clear idea of the work that has to be carried out. Now, for every research
conducted I will create 1 detailed slide.
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RESEARCH:WOOD
Beech Oak Parana Pine Teak Scots Pine Spruce
Hard or Softwood Hardwood Hardwood Softwood Hardwood Softwood Softwood
Availability (In local shops
and workshop)
NO NO NO YES YES YES
Durability Medium durability High durability Low durability Very durable
Average durability to
non durable
Average durability
Common Uses
Lumber, veneer,
flooring, crates and
pallets, furniture etc.
Furniture, flooring,
veneer, cabinetry etc.
Veneer, cabinetry,
construction lumbering
etc.
Ship and boatbuilding,
veneer furniture, exterior
construction etc.
High-value carpentry
items such as furniture,
window frames,
paneling etc.
Mostly used in musical
instruments such as
guitars, pianos etc.
Price
Affordable
(often considered as an
alternative to hard
maple)
Affordable/moderately
priced to expensive
Medium to high price
due to past exploitations
in Brazilian forests
Expensive (they are
renowned for the figure
of their grain)
Relatively expensive Medium to high price
Features
Good workability; glues
well.
Good workability; glues
well.
Also has great insect
resistance.
Easy to work with; glues
well.
Superb stability, good
strength properties and
outstanding resistance
to decay and rot
Good workability.
Easy to work with; glues
well.
Rating 7/10 8/10 3/10 8/10 2/10 5/10
Explanation
Although it has
reasonable durability
and is relatively
affordable I gave it a
7/10 due to its bland
appearance.
I have given this wood a
8/10 due to its elegance
in terms of the wood
grains. It is also very
durability, however I
haven’t given this wood
a full rating as the price
could be a bit cheaper.
The reason for me to
give this wood a poor
rating is because of its
non-resistant property.
However Parana Pine
has a lower weather
resistance than the
previous woods.
Although Teak is better
than Oak I wont be able
to give it a score higher
than 8 as it is very
expensive.
Through conducting
deeper research Scots
Pine is able to cause
allergic skin reactions
and could trigger
asthma-like symptoms
to some people. In
addition to this it is also
said to be non durable.
Hence this wood isn’t
able to get a good
rating.
I wasn’t able to give this
wood a higher rating
than 5 out of 10 since it
is not easy to find and
only sold in large
quantities in Bangkok.
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RESEARCH:WOOD(MANMADE)
MDF Plywood Chipboard Blockboard
Availability (In local shops
and workshop)
YES YES YES YES
Description
MDF, of medium-density
fibrewood is produced by
breaking down hardwood
and/or softwood residues
which is later combined
together using wax and a
resin binder.
Plywood is a manmade
wood produced by gluing
together by layering “plies”
of wood (They are glued at
90 degrees to each
other).
An engineered wood
product manufactured
by gluing together saw
dust and wood chip.
They are often veneered
or laminated at the end.
Blockboard is made out of a
core of softwood strips.
These strips are then placed
edge to edge and then
‘sandwiched’ in-between 2
strips of veneers.
Durability Reasonably durable Reasonably durable Reasonably durable Reasonably durable
Common uses
Furniture, interior paneling
(often veneered and painted
at the end)
Often used in structural
paneling (to construct
buildings buildings), also
used in furniture making
Often used to make
kitchen table tops (often
laminated with
melamine)
Shelves, doors, tables and
paneling
Price Cheap Cheap Cheap Cheap to moderately priced
Features
Easy to work with; can also
be painted on easily.
Thin plywood can be bend
making it useful to form
circular or semi-circular
shapes.
Chipboards are very
easy to work with since
they are generally soft.
Easy to work with (works
extremely well with nails and
screws).
Rating 7/10 8/10 3/10 3/10
Explanation
I wasn’t able to give MDF
more than a 7 since it
doesn’t look aesthetically
pleasing. In addition to this
MDF is relatively hard to
clean.
Through conducting
research I’ve given
Plywood the highest rating
since it is both durable and
looks relatively pleasing.
However wasn’t able to
score higher since it is
hard to clean.
Chipboards weren’t able
to score a lot since this
man made wood often
tends to soak up water.
Once water logged the
wood tends to swell and
ultimately break down.
Although blockboard's are
generally durable and strong
it is very hard to work with
since it is very thick and I’m
designing a jewelry storage.
Why manmade wood?
The main reason I chose to
include manmade wood into my
research is mainly because of
its huge availability. In addition
to that they are also very cheap
and generally durable.
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RESEARCH:PLASTICS
Polyamide (nylon)
Polymethyl
methacrylate
(acrylic)
Polypropylene
Availability (In
local shops and
workshop)
NO YES NO
Durability
Medium durability to
high durability
Reasonably durable
to high durability
Medium durability
Common Uses
Mostly used for
making plastic
machine parts
because of its low cost
and durability.
Mobile phone
screens, aero plane
canopies and
aquariums
Stationary, furniture,
game packaging
Price Moderately priced Cheap Cheap
Features
High quality nylon
exhibits excellent
abrasive resistance
Comes in various
thicknesses and
colours. With a line
bender acrylic can
also be bent
Can take a lot of
forms, a technique for
this is injection
molding
Rating 6/10 8/10 3/10
Explanation
It is hard to find a
supplier that sells
nylon in smaller
quantities in Thailand.
In addition to this,
because of its
unavailability nylon is
usually imported
making it expensive.
I think acrylic could
be a very useful
material for this
project due to its
durability and price.
Its feature being able
to bend may also be
useful when
manufacturing.
Although this material
is relatively suitable
for my product it will
be very hard o work
with it since I don’t
have the required
tools to form this
plastic.
Melamine
formaldehyde (MF)
Polyester resin
(fiberglass)
Availability (In
local shops and
workshop)
NO NO
Durability Reasonably durable Reasonably durable
Common Uses Dishware, whiteboards
Encapsulation,
bonding of other
materials
Price Expensive
Moderately priced to
expensive
Features
MF is very durable and
good against scratches
Usually known for
its chemical
resistance
Rating 1/10 2/10
Explanation
Although this plastic
could be suitable for
my design it is hard to
find it in Thailand. Also
in order to manufacture
it I do not have the
necessary tools (has to
be made through
polymerization).
It is very rare for me
to use this because
I wont be likely to
bond materials;
mainly because it is
expensive to supply
here in Thailand.
Introduction
On this page I have conducted a research on plastics. As there are
2 types that differentiate some plastics from one another I’ve
decided to make two tables; one on thermoplastics (left table), the
other on thermosetting plastics (right table).
Difference between thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics
Thermoplastics are denoting substances that become plastic when heating and harden on
cooling and are able to repeat these processes. Thermosetting plastics are denoting
substances that set permanently when heated.
Polyamide
Melamine
Acrylic
Polypropylene
Polyester resin
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RESEARCH:ADHESIVES&COLOURS
Table that shows what adhesive to use
(most suitable) when gluing 2 materials of
the same kind or a different kinds
together
PVA, or Polyvinyl
alcohol is a water-
soluble synthetic
polymer. It is mostly
used for woodwork;
some PVA glues are
also water resistant.
PVA
As a designer it is very important to consider the colours of my product carefully.
Colours have an enormous impact on the way we think in a unique way; hence
they make a powerful marketing tool that every designer should keep in mind. On
this page I have considered possible colours that complement the wallpaper the
product should be placed in as well as different colour combinations.
Synthetic resin
AVAILABLE
ADHESIVES
OTHERADHESIVES
A solid or liquid
(organic) polymer
used as the basis of
plastics, varnishes,
adhesives and other
products.
A rubber-like liquid secreted
by trees. Latex adhesives
could be useful to prevent
slipperiness
by applying
it on the
desired
spot.
Latex adhesive
(bottom) Here I have searched for the
most often used wallpapers in the
household. Using these, I have
then found the complementary
colour for each of these wallpapers
which is yellow/brown.
Complementary colours
I will combine colours in a way so that both
the wallpaper and my design will
emphasize the qualities to one another.
This will make my design both appealing
and more luxurious.
(above) a picture drawn by the
renowned French painter Claude
Monet. In this picture he brought
together the colours; blue, orange,
yellow and brown (2 pairs of
complementary colours) to create
this piece in 1872
Claude Monet’s ‘Impression Sunrise’
Glue gun
Glue gun is a type
of thermoplastic
adhesive most
often supplied with
solid cylindrical
sticks of various
diameters.
Glue guns can be extremely useful for
constructing models because the glue will dry
within seconds. However, it is not that
commonly used for actual products since the
adhesive doesn’t hold materials together well.
Masking Tape
Masking tape is a type of tape made out of thin paper and a
pressure-sensitive adhesive. It is most commonly used in
painting to mask off areas that shouldn’t be painted.
So if I were to paint my product I could use masking tape to
cover undesirable areas.
Solvent Cement
(dichloromethane)
Dichloromethane is mostly
used by dissolving a hard
surface of a plastic to another.
When using solvent cement
the adhesive may give off
poisonous fumes so I have to
work in a ventilated area.
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RESEARCH:JOINTS
Introduction
Joints are joining methods often used by designers; while some
joints are very strong and effective some may need additional help
from adhesives (see page 6) to keep the pieces in shape.
(Above) This simple joining method is called the butt joint and is
extremely simple to manufacture but also one of the weakest joints.
Most designers use this to make picture frames, hence it isn’t satisfy
my design brief.
(Above) This joining method shown above is known as the mitre joint.
Most products which use the mitre joints are simple boxes and
picture frames.
(Above) This joint shown above is known as the the halving joint (the
picture above shows one of many halving joints). This joint is made
by, as the name suggests, having the pieces of wood using a saw or
a chisel. It is then usually strengthened by using a dowel
(Above) This simple joining method is
extremely simple but is also the weakest.
Most designers use this to make picture
frame, hence it isn’t a joint I am going to
use to make my jewelry storage.
(Right) This joint is very easy to make
and is very effective. This joint consists of
drilling holes in sections of the wood and
then joining them with dowel pegs (which
is why we call this dowel joint). It is
mostly used to make flat pack furniture.
(Left) The Lap joint can be very useful.
Although it is moderate in terms of
strength it is relatively appealing.
This joint is often used in furniture such
as tables and beds.
(Right) This joint is the strongest joint
shown on this page, the reason being the
amount of surface area that can be used
to glue the 2 pieces together. In addition
to that the joining method also looks very
appealing in comparison to the butt joint.
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MANUFACTURINGPROCESSES
In order to start manufacturing I have to know the tools I’ll be using
and how to use them.
On this page I will be introducing tools that may aid me when
manufacturing my product.
Tool Description How is it used
Coping
saw
.A saw with with a
narrow blade
stretched across a
U-shaped frame.
Used for cutting curved
shapes on wood or
plastic.
Try-
square
A implement used
to mark straight
lines in wood.
It is placed on a straight
wood plank to see if the
sides are straight or used
as a marking tool, using
the try-square as a ruler.
Tenon
saw
A small saw with a
strong steel or
brass back for
precise work.
Used to cut mortise and
straight lines on wood.
Chisel A long bladed tool
with a beveled
cutting edge and a
handle.
Used for shaping and/or
carving wood.
File A tool used to cut
fine amounts of a
material.
Used to smoothen rough
or sharp materials.
G-clamp A ‘G’ shaped
clamp-like tool.
Holding and securing
work in place
Steel
rule
More accurate,
metallic rulers.
Just like rulers, steel rules
are used for measuring
the length of certain
objects.
Tool Description Use
Scrollsaw A narrow bladed
electric (or pedal-
operated) saw.
It is often used to cut thin
wood or used to intricate
curves.
Marking
gauge
A wooden tool used
to mark straight
lines parallel to a
straight edge.
This tool is mostly used on
wood (It can be adjusted
and set using a steel rule)
Odd-leg
calipers
A metallic
instrument (looks
similar to a
compass used in
math).
Used to measure the
distance between two
opposite sides of an object
Caliper An instrument with
2 hinged legs
comparative to a
pair of compasses.
Used for measuring
external or internal
dimensions with high
precision.
To prevent getting hurt and damaging the tools and equipment's there are some basic rules that
have to be followed:
Working Safely
a) In some occasions I will have to wear gloves to protect my hands when dealing with hot machinery (such as the line bender and the oven)
b) Throughout the manufacturing process I will also have to wear an apron to prevent splinters and dirt getting on my clothing and skin
a)
b)
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MANUFACTURINGPROCESSES
I will be using the CAD program
Spaceclaim a lot since it will give me a
preview of how my product will look like
when manufactured and help me
identify small problems that I might
have.
Using this CAD software ideas can be
changed and optimized quickly and
easily. Spaceclaim is also compatible
with the 3D printer.
(left) The pillar drill accurately drills downwards
into various materials such as wood and plastics.
This machine however is not always perfect
since it can cause some plastics to crack (such
as acrylic). This machine can be utilised using
the holes for screws or for dowels.
The sizes of the drill heads can also be changed.
To sum up:
-very accurate
-not always recommended to drill plastic
The 3D printer is also a very useful
to have since models made on
certain CAD software's such as
Spaceclaim can be easily printed off.
By doing so printed items can be
used for development or for the
actual product
Apart from Spaceclaim I will
also use the program 2D
design. Using this software
I will be able to create
specific designs in 2D. This
program is compatible with
with various machines such
as the laser cutter and the
CNC router
a) In some occasions I will have to wear gloves to protect my hands
when dealing with hot machinery (such as the line bender and the
oven)
b) Throughout the manufacturing process I will also have to wear an
apron to prevent splinters and dirt getting on my clothing and skin) In
some occasions I will have to wear gloves to protect my hands when
dealing with hot machinery (such as the line bender and the oven)
b) Throughout the manufacturing process I will also have to wear an
apron to prevent splinters and dirt getting on my clothing and skin
(above) plastics such as acrylic can
be formed in different ways, one of
these methods are by using the line
bender (strip heater). These are the
steps I will have to follow:
 Mark the position of the wanted
fold with a pencil
 When the line bender is turned on
the metal wire in the line bender
should then be aligned with the
pencil mark.
 One heated long enough It can
now be formed in different angles
(wooden blocks can be used)
Conclusion
Now that I
know how
every tool
works and
how to stay
safe when
using the
tools I can
start looking
at other
products.
The sand belt is an ideal tool to use as a
designer.
Not only does it remove excess materials but
also can make surfaces smoother. Utilising the
sand belt I could also use it to round of any
sharp edges. However, If there is only a small
area to remove sand paper would be more
appropriate and accurate
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RESEARCH:ERGONOMICS&SIZES
Introduction
In order to start thinking about the appearance of my design I have conducted a
small research on the jewelry in my own household and took an average of the
sizes to be get an idea of how big the storage should be. In addition to this I will
consider the prices of these pieces of jewelry in order to determine how the
jewelry should be showcased.
I will also measure the dimensions of the sink (the place where my design should
be placed) in my house to find a suitable size for the storage.
The first necklace I’ve measured
had the length of 290mm and height
of 30mm.
The earrings that come with the
necklace has a dimension of
15x30mm
The second item I’ve
measured is a necklace
with the dimension of
20x30mm (which is
fairly similar to the one
measured previously)
What are ergonomics and why are
they important?
Ergonomics is the scientific study of people interacting with certain products. By doing
so scientists are able to reduce stress and eliminate injuries. Professional designers
like myself also use the basics of ergonomics; such as gathering the data of the
different heights and sizes of possible target users, then, applying the set of data into
my design.
Both these bracelets have a diameter of
80mm, however, as seen above the
bracelet on the left reminded me that I
may want to consider to make the
storage unit suitable for little beads (so
that they wont get scratched and
damaged).
The 2 types of ergonomics that I think are the most important for this project are hand and eye
ergonomics. If, for example, the product is too short the user would have to bend down to access
their jewelry (this could cause back and neck injury). On the other hand, if the product is too tall
people may have to stand up to access their jewelry, since my jewelry storage must be placed on a
table this has to be.
Hand ergonomics and eye ergonomics
My product should
have a minimum height
to prevent text neck
(an injury when looking
down too often)
Here I have measured the sizes of a possible table my
jewelry storage may be placed on.
The measurements are the following:
H= 1270mm l= 711mm w= 406mm
As the surface area on the table is fairly little my product
should have some sort of feature which makes it less slippery
so that it is less likely to tip over.
In addition to this it is important to make my product strong
enough so that the items inside would stay safe after a small
fall.
These rings have a diameter of
13mm and has a gem stuck on it.
Knowing that they are very
valuable I should consider making
my product safe (for example
storing it in a box of some sort)
and/or design a secret section to
hide special valuables
Conclusion
Now that I know the
importance of
ergonomics and the
average sizes of most
jewelry types I can now
start looking at existing
products and evaluate
them.
The storage unit should
have a minimum height
of 250mm.
This bracelet
has a diameter
of 60mm
Basic measurements
After getting the basic
measurements of the
jewelry I think the most
sensible thing to do is
creating a storage that
can store up to 25
pieces of jewelry (I will
decide on the
configurations later on
when developing a
product).
To see how many pieces of jewelry my product should be
able to store I have asked 25 different girls in my year
(from ages 15 to 17) to tell me how many pieces of jewelry
they have in their household. The range was between 12 to
31 so I thought that the most sensible storage must be able
to hold at least 25 pieces of jewelry.
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FINALSPECIFICATION
On this page I have taken all the research concerning materials in account to produce a final specification that I will have to follow when designing and manufacturing process. Here
are the specifications that have to be satisfied:
 The design has to be both attractive as well as serve its purpose of holding jewelry
Detailed:
 A suitable design and color has to be chosen to suit the target audience (which in this case is 15-20 girls)
Detailed:
- No strong and bold colours
- No same colours should be used
- There must be no patterns that distract the environment
 A suitable joining method has to be implied that will hold together the design
Detailed:
- Must be strong enough to prevent minor damage (such as a fall)
 The right size has to be chosen so that the product doesn't end up to small nor too big for the table it should be set on
Detailed:
- Has to be able to fit on the table
 The design should also be considered extremely carefully and should optimum comfort and reduce stress and injury (ergonomically friendly)
Detailed:
- Must be at least 150mm In height so that It wont cause any neck and back injuries when accessing the design
 As well as providing comfort, my design has to be durable enough to withstand small falls and scratches without damaging the inside objects.
detailed:
- The materials have to be chosen carefully since some materials could damage the jewelry itself
After conducting research I can conclude that:
Materials
 Wood may be the best material I could use to manufacture my product. Although it may be costly, the durability and strength is very high which ensures that the jewelry storage
will protect the items within.
Manufacturing
 From the research I have conducted into manufacturing process has taught me a lot about how to operate and use a lot of the machinery which can be used to enhance my
work. The programs Spaceclaim and 2D design will be the most useful I think because creating my design on those software's would be both quick and precise since the
measurements can be inserted in the computer. During my development stage I would also want to combine multiple materials such as wood and plastic so that they will
enhance the aesthetics of the product.
Size
 My product must be able to store at least 25 pieces of jewelry
In conclusion my designs should follow all these design specifications in order to become a successful design. To ensure that my designs will follow these specifications I will put all
my designs against my specifications as well as giving it a rating.
I will also refer to my specifications at the end of the manufacturing process.
Next I will start researching existing products to develop ideas which I can implement on my designs which I will produce right after the research on existing products.
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EXISTINGPRODUCTS
Introduction
On this page I have conducted a research on existing products which are already available in the market. Looking at these products I can then evaluate their advantages and disadvantages
(concerning the design, size, ergonomics etc.). By doing so, this research will make me come up with possible dimensions that I may implement on my product as well as coming up with
techniques I could apply to my final piece.
(left) the first jewelry storage I’ve
measured had the dimensions of
300mm x 230mm. The inside
contains 2 further components
which are removable to reveal
jewelry on the bottom section.
What can It store?
Every level (3 levels in total)
is able to store 4 necklaces
or 4 bracelets, 6 earrings
and 9 rings.
Materials
The outer case is made
out of light aluminum
whilst the inside is made
out of a purple cushioning
(see below).
Special features
Apart from its light weight it also
comes with a mirror inside. It also
has a lock which comes in handy
when storing valuable jewelry.
Name: Unknown Price: 1850 thb/ 33.8 pounds
This jewelry box
has a mirror
inside of it
Advantages
- this design is able to store a range of products and is extremely space efficient
- it has some extras such as the lock which may be safer for the user as it prevents jewelry from falling out and protecting it.
- just like the point made above, the cushioning also acts as a safety feature.
-The design also comes with dividers which can be very handy for sorting out jewelry
- having dividers also prevent jewelry to mix into each other, this makes it easier to find to accessory wanted
Disadvantages
- the design is extremely simple and doesn’t look very appealing
- this design doesn't’t come with anything on the bottom that may prevent it from scratching the surface it is placed on
- it is also not ergonomically pleasing as it could be, for example, to be able to use the mirror in the inside the consumer would have to
bend down.
fig. 1.1
(left) Colour
of the
aluminum
housing and
cushioning
inside
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Rating
Ergonomics 4/5
Design 2/5
Features 3/5
Storage Size 4/5
Safety 3/5
Material 1/5
Aesthetics 3/5
Ideas for own product:
 make dividers to separate each piece of jewelry
 add cushioning at the end of the manufacturing
process to decrease the risk of scratching and
overall damage
(left) for the 2nd design I decided to look at
another design to get new ideas of how I
could potentially store my jewelry.
This design measures (D) 75mm x (H)
135mm and can be ordered in 3 different
colours (black, silver and bronze (all at the
same price))
What can It store?
This design comes with 24 hooks which are
able to carry necklaces.
Materials
The whole product is made
out of painted, aluminum to
prevent rusting.
Special features
Apart from its light weight
the top is also able to
rotate.
Advantages
- this design is able to store a range of products and is extremely space efficient
- it has some extras such as the lock which may be safer for the user as it prevents jewelry from falling out and
protecting it.
-The design also comes with dividers which can be very handy for sorting out jewelry
- having dividers also prevent jewelry to mix into each other, this makes it easier to find to accessory wanted.
This product is available in a total of 3 colours;
gold, silver and black. In all 3 designs the paint
has been spray-painted.
 I could create hooks to store jewelry
Disadvantages
- the design is extremely simple and doesn’t look very appealing
- this design doesn't’t come with anything on the bottom that may prevent it from scratching the surface it is placed on
- it is also not ergonomically pleasing as it could be, for example, to be able to use the mirror in the inside the consumer would have to
bend down
Rating
Ergonomics 2/5
Design 2/5
Features 3/5
Storage Size 1/5
Safety 2/5
Material 3/5
Aesthetics 2/515/35 1
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EXISTINGPRODUCTS
Name: Unknown Price: 850 thb
(left) fig. 1.3 has 2 sides to it. One
side was made to hold necklaces
or bracelets while the other side
has tiny plastic pockets to hold
tiny accessories such as rings and
earrings
Advantages
- unlike the previous 2 designs (fig. 1.1 and fig. 1.2) this design is very
simple and can display a range of jewelry
- it is relatively cheap to purchase
- this design is also very ergonomically friendly as the user
can hang the product up at their desired height
Disadvantages
- the quality of the product is lower than the other 2 designs, an example for
this is the plastic pockets holding the rings and earrings
seem very weak (could rip)
- to be able to use this the user would have to hang it up
- this design can be also unsafe as the jewelry are unprotected while hung
(can come in contact with something easily)
fig. 1.3 has tiny plastic pockets which is very
handy to have as it makes it easier for the
user to find (a) specific item(s).
Materials
This design was made
with non-woven fabric
which gives it its cheaper
price
A close up photo of the loop
closures holding jewelry
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Rating
Ergonomics 3/5
Design 1/5
Features 4/5
Storage Size 1/5
Safety 2/5
Material 2/5
Aesthetics 2/5
 Instead of hooks (like the previous page) I
could make hoops or little pockets to store the
jewelry
(left) the last jewelry storage I’ve measured has the
dimensions of (L) 320mm x (H) 200mm x (W)
200mm. The inside contains 2 further components
which are removable to reveal jewelry on the
bottom section.
(above) front view of fig.
1.4
Just like fig. 1.1
this jewelry box
has a mirror in
the inside
What material is it made out
of?
In this jewelry box the outer area
is made out of a sturdy wood
construction (dark cherry wood).
Special features
Unlike the jewelry box above the inner parts cant
be taken apart, instead this box has 2 drawers and
a lift-able smaller section which enables the user
to store additional, smaller items such as rings
and earrings.
This storage unit also has magnets installed to it
to
When open, the height of the
storage unit measures 250mm.
The dimension of the inner
shelves measure (L) 290mm x
(H) 30mm x (W) 190mm each
with a thin layer of cushioning
inside of them.
Finger
joint
(left) Colour
of the cherry
wood and
cushioning
inside
Name: Kendal Wooden Jewelry Box WJC-06DC
Price: 2164 thb/ 39.5 pounds
Safety
The construction methods and materials used in this design make this product very safe to
use. The designer of this product has used various joints such as the finger joint to keep
the product together, in addition to that the designer also used an adhesive to reinforce the
joints.
Advantages
- just like 1.1 this design is able to store a range of products and is extremely space efficient
- this design is also more appealing as it is made of elegant cherry wood unlike the previous design
- it has some extras such as the lock which may be safer for the user as it prevents jewelry from falling out and protecting it.
- the design also comes with dividers which can be very handy for sorting out jewelry
- having dividers also prevent jewelry to mix into each other, this makes it easier to find to accessory wanted
- this design has rubber stuck on the bottom to prevent scratches and
Disadvantages
- it is also not ergonomically pleasing as it could be, for example, to be able to use the mirror in the inside the consumer would have to bend down.
- the drawer handles are made out of cheap steel, this is a problem as it can be easily rusted, especially in humid countries such as Thailand.
21/35
Rating
Ergonomics 3/5
Design 1/5
Features 4/5
Storage Size 1/5
Safety 2/5
Material 2/5
Aesthetics 2/5 1
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MOODBOARD
On this page I have added pictures that are, what I
think, interesting. I have mainly focused on the
colour brown and red since they were the
complementary colours to the wallpapers I wanted to
focus on (see page 8).
I will use this moodboard I created as a visual aid
and should lend itself to a form of inspiration.
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Introduction
On this page I have done quick 20 minute
sketches to generate ideas for designs.

DESIGNPAGE1
Element
Developing from my mood board I have decided to create a
storage unit inspired by the renowned brand; Element. Its
simplicity had inspired me to come up with a feature being
able to rotate, making my design stand out from all the
others. I first started off by creating a simple cylindrical
shape. To continue my development, I had to choose how I
would store the jewelry in order to make it able to store as
much as possible. I then thought that the most efficient way
of storing would be by using (vertical) length of the cylinder
as an advantage and adding drawers to make the storage
neater (see fig. 2.1)
Fig. 2.1
Size
To continue developing I have conducted a
small research on the possible space the
jewelry may occupy. Working from this data
I was able to tell the precise, minimum
length of my drawer and the storage unit
itself. (see fig 2.2)
Materials
I have decided for a wood called Oak.
This is because Oak wood is very
durable as they are a type of
hardwood. Also, due to its structure it
can make my product look ‘worth
more’ and luxurious. . Despite that,
Oak is also not too expensive in
Thailand making it an ideal material to
work with.
In conclusion I think that this
design has big potential to
appear in modern-day desks.
It allows a range of jewelry to
be stored as it fulfills the
design brief.
Ergonomics & Safety
In order to make my product provide the best
comfort possible as well as avoiding stress and
injuries I have considered 2 major points I will
follow when manufacturing this product:
 keeping the edges round- This will reduce the
risk of the user getting hurt
 Giving the product a component which
increases the friction between my design and the
floor (to decrease risk of tipping the product over
and damaging the items inside)
Drawers
For the drawers will be made out of the same material the body is mad out of.
The drawer will consist out of 3 parts: front, back and a ‘half pipe-like’ structure
which acts as the sides and bottom of a normal drawer. My drawer will
additionally have support from runners (attached on the sides and concealed by
the inner body) and a drawer stop which prevents jewelry to fall out.
Rating
(out of
20)
Explanation for rating given
Ergonomics 4/5
I gave this design a 4/5 since it is well
ergonomically designed since it is
easy to access the jewelry inside.
Design 4/5
I decided to give my design a 4/5
since it is fairly innovative and has a
nice feature on top of it.
Features 4/5
I gave my product a 4 out of 5 due to
the special feature that separates my
design from all other normal jewelry
storages.
Storage Size 3/5
I decided to give my design a 3/5 as
its size can store a reasonable
amount of jewelry.
Safety 3/5
I have given my product a 3 as it
seems safe. However, as I haven't
tested it yet I am not able to tell if it
meets its safety requirements.
Material 4/5
The material planned to produce this
product is very durable and looks very
elegant making it suitable for any
range of age group.
Aesthetics 3/5
I gave my design a 3 out of 5 due to
its simplicity
Conclusion
Fig. 2.2
With the help of the software;
Keyshot I was able to see
which material would look
most appealing to satisfy my
design brief
OakTeak
Acrylic
Total: 24/35
295mm
270mm
Using the ‘existing products’
page I have then come up
with the measurements
295mm and 270mm since
those were the
measurements that I believe
will hold the most amount of
jewelry.
Measurements
Tubes in the inside will
help support the drawers in
the inside
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DESIGNPAGE2
This is a simple jewelry box I have created. It is extremely
simple and consists out of 4 different components (an outer
body to protect the contents, and 3 inner sections that can be
taken apart to store multiple pieces of jewelry.
Manufacturing
In order to store my jewelry in the most efficient way, I have
decided to produce the product in 3 separate parts; an outer
case and two inner sections (works like a drawer) which are
used to store the jewelry. (see fig. 2.3)
Materials
Unlike my first design I have decided for the wood; Pine since it is
has an elegant texture whilst being durable at the same time.
Conclusion
In conclusion, although this design has a nice idea to it
(using lift able sections rather than basic drawers) it hasn’t
been rated as high as the previous one due to its simplicity.
In addition to this, many variants similar to this design are
already on the market.
Ergonomics & Safety
In order to make my product provide the best comfort possible as well
as avoiding stress and injuries I have considered 3 major points I will
 keeping the edges round- This will reduce the risk of the user
getting hurt
 the product should be
strong enough to support
and protect the loads
involved.
 The lid must be able to be
locked when closed, this
will prevent damage coming
from the surrounding.
Outer Body
The picture on the right hand side shows a model
(made with Keyshot 5) of how my storage unit will
look like inside and outside. I intend to give the
outer body the following measurements:
h=100mm l=130mm w= 90mm
(100 x 130 x 90) total volume of
Inner sections
To make it easier and more comfortable for my target user to use
my product each section will have a little handle which can be
used to reveal other sections below (see fig. 2.4)
For the 3 lift-able sections I have thought of the dimensions:
h= 30mm l= 125mm w= 85mm
Rating
(out of
20)
Ergonomics 2/5
Since this design is relatively short it
may be hard for the user to access
their jewelry.
Design 2/5
This design is relatively simplistic,
although magnetic add-ons are quite
the nice feature there are similar
variants already making this storage
‘nothing too special’
Features 2/5
Due to idea of the magnets this
design was able to score relatively
high for features. I couldn’t give it
more than 3 however because
magnets are not that special anymore
(very common in jewelry storages).
Storage Size 4/5
its allows a lot of jewelry to be stored.
Safety 3/5
Material 4/5
range group.
Aesthetics 2/5
I gave my design a 2/5 for Aesthetics
due to its simplicity
Total: 19/35
Jewelry box
Magnetic add-ons
To make this design more interesting I
thought of installing magnets into this
design.
Although it makes my design look
interesting it also is a safety feature since
it prevents the jewelry box to be opened
accidentally.
Fig. 2.4
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Pyramid
I used the idea of the Egyptian's pyramid to help me
produce a jewelry storage that comes in 5 parts (see
fig. 3.1). Four of the parts will be held together by
joints while a lid is used to protect and conceal the
jewelry hidden inside.
Materials
Just like the first design I have
decided for a wood called Oak. Not
only is it durable but also resembles
the colours of the pyramid itself. On
top of that, Oak is also not too
expensive in Thailand making it an
ideal material to work with.
I don’t think this design is suitable since it barely
fallows my design brief.
The main reasons why I decided not to manufacture
this product is because it is not safe for the user, in
addition to this it was also not well thought through
since accessing this jewelry storage the user would
have to bend down which can cause back injuries
(see fig. 3.2)
Ergonomics & Safety
 creating dividers to avoid jewelry scratching
each other and
 Giving the product a component which
increases the friction between my design and the
floor (to decrease risk of tipping the product over
and damaging the items inside)
Lids
For the lid I have decided to give the pyramid a puzzle-like feature which can be
attached to the main body.
Rating
(out of
20)
Ergonomics 2/5
I decided to give this design a 2/5
since it is very hard to access the
jewelry inside the pyramid.
Design 4/5
I decided to give my design a 4/5
since it is fairly innovative and has a
nice idea with the lid.
Features 1/5
Featured implied in this product are
limited (only magnetic lid and puzzle-
like lid)
Storage Size 2/5
This design ended up not being able
to store as much since the thickness
of the wood takes a lot of space.
Safety 1/5
This design wasn’t able to score high
in safety due to its sharp edges which
can be very dangerous when there
are kids around.
Material 4/5
range of age group.
Aesthetics 3/5
My design I gave my design a 3 out of
5 due to its simplicity
Conclusion
Total: 17/35
Using the ‘existing products’ page I have
then come up with the measurements
295mm and 270mm since those were the
measurements that I believe
will hold the most
amount of jewelry.
Measurements
To make the lid stick to the body more smoothly I could add magnets to the the
lid and the main body.
DESIGNPAGE3
Configurations for jewelry arrangements
As shown on the pictures below it is evident that the number of the jewelry can be arranged in many different ways.
The dividers will be produced out of wood and glued to the base od the pyramid.
Fig. 3.2
fig. 3.1
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Treasure chest
I used the idea of a simple treasure chest to come up with a
secretive jewelry box.
The design takes the shape of a cylinder (like in the 1st
design)
Materials
Just like my second design I went
with the wood called mahogany.
It makes both my design look elegant
as well as giving it a ‘treasure chest
like’ look (see fig. 4.1).
In conclusion I don’t think this design has the potential
to be used because it appears to be weak. Although
the idea with the padlock and the handle are relatively
nice, it appears to be more like a child’s toy than
something a teenager would be using.
Ergonomics & Safety
 creating dividers and adding foam to avoid
jewelry from scratching each other (especially
since this design is lightweight)
 Rounding off all the edges to ensure safety
As seen on the right when opening the chest jewelry can be
revealed in the inside.
Rating
(out of
20)
Ergonomics 3/5
I gave this design a 3/5 since,
although it is relatively small it has a
handle and a compact size which can
not only be placed on the table but
also taken for a trip.
Design 2/5
I couldn’t give this design higher than
a 2 because it is very simplistic.
Features 3/5
I gave my product a 3 out of 5 since I
really like the feature of adding a
secret lock to my design.
Storage Size 2/5
its size isn't too big or too small.
Safety 3/5
Material 4/5
product is very durable and relates to
the inspiration it came from.
Aesthetics 3/5
My design I gave my design a 3 out of
5 due to its simplicity
Conclusion
Total: 20/35
Using the ‘existing products’ page I have then
come up with the measurements 200mm in length
and 150mm in diameter since those were the
measurements that I believe will hold the most
amount of jewelry. Also, since this design is
almost a ‘secret storage’ it wouldn’t be sensible to
create a big design because that would be to
obvious.
Measurements
DESIGNPAGE4
Versions
I have decided to give my design 2
possible versions; one with a handle
and one with a lock. The volume in
inside however would be the same.
Function
On the left hand side is a
picture of the general
idea of my design being
able to open up to reveal
inside items.
fig. 4.1
Version1
In this version I will create a loop where
a padlock can be locked in-between.
Version2
In this version I will design the handles
on Spaceclaim and later 3D print them
and screw them onto my product
lock
handle
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Narnia
This design was inspired by the first Narnia movie in the
trilogy where the girl enters the magic wardrobe.
Materials
To give it that ‘Narnia-look’ like the
wardrobe in the movies I intend to use
the wood teak.
Just like the previous designs teak is
also very durable and elegant.
Even though this design has scored very high, I will not
produce this due to the limit of time that I will get to
spend.
Ergonomics & Safety
In order to make my product provide the
best comfort possible as well as avoiding
stress and injuries I have considered 2
major points I will follow when
manufacturing this product:
 creating dividers and adding foam to
avoid jewelry from scratching each other
(especially since this design is lightweight)
 Rounding off all the edges to ensure
safety
 Slightly tilting my product so that it would
be a lot easier for the user to access the
storage when seated
Rating
(out of
20)
Ergonomics 5/5
I gave this design a 4/5 since the tilt
makes it a lot easier to access the
jewelry when seated
Design 2/5
I couldn’t give this design higher than
a 2 because it is very simplistic.
Features 4/5
The idea of installing lighting into my
product seems fairly interesting.
Storage Size 2/5
its size isn't too big or too small.
Safety 2/5
I don’t think that this storage would be
very safe since, from the drawings the
doors seem relatively weak. Also the
gap between where the 2 doors meet
will not protect the content from
liquids. In addition to this I havent
tested my design yet
Material 4/5
product is very durable and relates to
the inspiration it came from.
Aesthetics 2/5
I think this design performed poorly
when it comes to aesthetics since it is
very simplistic
Conclusion
Total: 21/35
Using the ‘existing products’ page I have then
come up with the measurements 230mm in length
and 120mm in width and up to 120mm in height
since those were the measurements that I believe
will hold the most amount of jewelry.
Also, since this design is almost a ‘secret storage’
it wouldn’t be sensible to create a big design
because that would be to obvious.
Measurements
DESIGNPAGE5
Features
One of the features I thought of
would be a lamp installed within the
product. This could be very useful
when the user would want to access
their jewelry at night. As seen on the
drawing on the right hand side, the
lamp is also able to fold back in to
its original position where it is not
distracting and well hidden.
I would want my design to be magical when opening
the doors to reveal the jewelry.
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FINALDESIGN
Introduction
To find the most suitable design that I will manufacture I have created a table pointing out why I chose to include the design in my design pages in the first place, as well as
comparing it to my design specification in order to see if all (or most) of the points have been met.
After doing so I can identify which design might be the most suitable for my target market.
Design Why I chose this design Score against specification
 This design has a nice concept to it of being able to rotate
 It has been well ergonomically designed and can store a lot
of jewelry
 Apart from being only able to store it in the bathroom (like I
intended to do) this design can be placed anywhere in the
house
 It has a modern design which may make it it more appealing
for teenagers
This design scored a 24/35:
-4/5 for ergonomics since jewelry can be easily accessed without getting major injuries
-4/5 for design since it is very innovative
-4/5 for feautres because the rotationary idea is very unique
-3/5 for size because it can store a reasonable amount of jewelry
-3/5 for safety since it feels safe but hasn’t been tested yet
-4/5 for material since the material chosen is very easy to supply and is reasonably durable.
-3/5 for aesthetics for its simple look
 This design is able to store a range of jewelry
 Although the design doesn’t have a modern design that
teenagers may desire, it is extremely space efficient.
-2/5 for ergonomics because from the design the size is relatively short which may make the
product hard to access
-2/5 for design because it looks very simplistic
-2/5 for feature because it has magnetic add-ons
-4/5 for storage size since the design is able to store a lot of jewelry
-4/5 for material since the material is easy to supply as well as durable
-2/5 for aesthetic because it is very simple
 This design is very aesthetically pleasing
 There are many possible joining methods to produce this
design making
-2/5 for ergonomics since it is hard to access the jewelry within
-4/5 for design since it is very innovative
-1/5 for features since only has magnetic add-ons
-2/5 for size since it can store a reasonable amount of jewelry
-1/5 for safety since it doesn’t have rounded edges
 Although the design doesn’t have a modern design that
teenagers may desire, it is extremely space efficient.
-3/5 for ergonomics because, although it is small in size it is compact and easy to access
-2/5 for design because it is very simplistic
-3/5 for features since both versions (adding a lock and a handle) are very innovative
 It has a nice concept of having a little lamp
-5/5 for ergonomics since it is easy to access the jewelry
-2/5 for design because its very simple
-1/5 for features since only has magnetic add-ons
-1/5 for safety since it doesn’t have rounded edges
Conclusion
I have chosen design number 1 to be the one I’m going to manufacture simply because it received the highest rating for me (It met most of my final specification points).

DEVELOPMENTPLAN
Problem Explanation
Outer body
In the design page I have not mentioned how
the outer body will be constructed and what
tools has to be used to create it.
Rubber
In my research I have not mentioned where I
be able to buy rubber to create the legs.
Size
Although the amount of jewelry that can be
stored inside is good, I would want to reduce
the cost of producing the product by adjusting
the sizes of certain components such as the
outer body.
Drawer
I will also have to figure out how I would
construct the drawer since it was very unclear
the design page.
Inside
I also don’t know how to inside would have to
be constructed so that the whole product
wouldn’t break apart and the product itself
wouldn’t get scratched or break any jewelry
Rotation
Although the idea of a rotationary jewelry
storage would be both ergonomically friendly
and unique I have not yet figured out how I will
get that sorted out. In addition to this, because
have limited time for developing and
manufacturing I don’t know if I can make the
idea happen.
Design 1
I decided to go for my first design I have created since it
scored the highest out of all 5 design pages.
Before I will be able to manufacture I have to develop these
problems:
How will I create the outer body?
Where will I supply the rubber?
Is the size of the storage too
big?
How will I construct the drawer?
How will it be able rotate?
How will the storage unit hold
together/ will I use any joints?
Conclusion
Now that I know what to develop on I can now start.
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DEVELOPMENT2
300mm
270mm
Size of 1st model
(left) here I’ve created my first
model using cardboard. The
model consists out of 3
separate pieces held together
by glue (glue gun was used).
As seen I’ve created the outer
cylinder out of 1 long piece of
cardboard wrapped around 2
disks (with a diameter of
20mm).
To make my model look more
attractive and more
ergonomically friendly I’ve
created small legs that act as
elevation…
Introduction
On this page I have created the model of the design with the highest
rating. I have measured out each piece of cardboard using a ruler
and a cutting knife. I have also started thinking about add-ons I
could create to make my product even more luxurious and
convenient using my previous research on ergonomics (page 10).
…From that piece I
then created another
prototype with a ‘halo-
like’ ring entangling the
cylinder. By doing so I
thought of the idea of
making the halo ring
glow so that girls and
women can access the
storage at night as well
as in the morning.
Instead of using one
piece of cardboard to
produce the legs I
used 2 small pieces of
cardboard, folded
them and glued them
onto the outer
cylinder. These 2 legs
represent line bent
acrylic.
(bottom) From the second design I have
created a third design which involves using
a 200mm x 50mm x 5mm acrylic piece bend
to reproduce the shape shown on the right
(instead of 2 separate acrylic pieces).
These are the first dimensions I’ve
derived directly from my design brief
on page 22.
Conclusion
By making these models I have discovered a brief idea of the dimensions I will be using. By creating and developing the legs
for my design I have also decided to go for 3rd Idea. Now that I have I broad Idea of the externals I can now begin to create
the outer body as well as the internal components…
4mm elevation
2nd Idea
3rd Idea
1st Idea
Product in its environment
To ensure my product meets all its requirements I have
placed the finished model in its environment. This is
when I decided to make changes to the size of the
product, since the storage size seemed too big which
causes a large waste
Notice that I ended up not
using rubber as the legs since
it is hard to manufacture
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3

DEVELOPMENT
FDM Thermoplastic
By making a 3d printed miniature model of how my end product should look like, I’ve
found out that FDM Thermoplastics are extremely suitable for manufacturing my product.
This is because of its tough texture and its ability to shape into different type of objects
when heated. FDM Thermoplastics are also available in various colors which
Acrylic
Through the help of a convection oven in the workshop I was able to bend the acrylic into
a semi circle at 147 Celsius. However, after observing the finished product the material
felt ‘too weak’ and ‘fragile’ for me to reproduce hence I am most likely not to use this
material for the outer body.
Wood
In order to give my design its round, cylindrical shape I have conducted a small
investigation on how wood can be bent. In 2 of the methods I could choose whether to
use bendable wood (see picture above) or by using a steam. When choosing the
bendable wood I would have to glue layers of them together to increase the durability of
my storage unit.
If I would choose to bend wood with steam I could use a slightly thicker wood such as
teak.
(plywood)
Flexible but is
extremely thin
on its own
Conclusion
In conclusion I think using flexible plywood would be the best option for this product. I have decided not to use the other 4 methods as most of them don’t meet my design brief of
being luxurious, on top of that, materials such as FDM thermoplastic and acrylic may be too light (in weight) to be suitable for my design. The reason for me to select a material
with a slightly heavier weight is because I intent to prevent accidental tipping over (of my product) and destroying objects inside of my jewelry storage.
Introduction
On this page I have made models and tested out different materials which would be suitable for the body of my design.
In order to find the best material to use I have made small models for 3 different materials (FDM Thermoplastic, Acrylic
and wood). I will make a total of 2 development pages in order to make the best decision, later I make a choice between
the 2 final methods along with a brief analysis.
Diagram of a
basic steam
box
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4

DEVELOPMENT2
Wood
In fig. 8.1 I have tried hollowing leftover logs using fire to
burn down the middle section of wood blocks (In Laos) that
should represent the log itself and sanded down the inside
to smoothen it, giving it a more circular shape (see fig.
8.1).
(left) close up
photo of the
hollowed logs
Wood
Another possible way of creating the
cylinder shape I thought would be cutting
out wood pieces (as shown on fig. 8.3)
and then later gluing them together
using Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA glue) in
order to create loops. Using the loops
made I can then glue them together to
create a cylinder.
(right) close up photo of the different teak
wood pieces glued together (using PVC
glue) to create a loop
fig. 8.1
fig. 8.2
fig. 8.3
Conclusion
In conclusion I still think using flexible plywood would be the best
option for this product. I didn’t choose hollowing the log using
fire, this is because the workshop doesn’t have the required
items to do this task in comparison to the furniture manufacturer
in Laos. I also decided not to use the technique of gluing
separate wood pieces together such as the manufacturing
process will take a long time. In addition to this the technique
doesn’t satisfy my design brief of not using glue.
Introduction
In this section I have made models for my drawers in order to adjust the sizes further
and get final dimensions that will be implemented in my final design.
(left) Here I’ve created prototype
drawers added to the previous model
(page 24). From this model I then
created a computer drawing on 2D
Design and printed out the disks on
acrylic.
(right) Here I slightly adjusted the
dimensions a little bit to fit the drawer
slots on the disk (the whole disk has a
diameter of 220mm, the drawers a
diameter of 80).
TheCADdrawingon3Ddesign
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DEVELOPMENT2
When 3D printing the first model of my
drawer I made the mistake of making the
drawer flat instead of giving it a ‘U’ shape.
However from this mistake I had an Idea of
adding dividers and sections to my design
Unlike the cardboard
models I added
handles to my 3d
printed drawer
Introduction
On this page I started developing my drawers
When developing my drawer I started
creating a Spaceclaim drawing on my
idea which I later got to 3D print and test
out.
However when I first printed off my
drawer I came across some problems
regarding my design (see on the right)
On my second attempt I gave it the ‘U’ shape I wanted.
I have also thought of dividing the drawer in 4 sections (a section each for earrings, rings,
bracelets and necklaces.
Bracelets will go here
Necklaces will go in here
Earrings will go here
Rings will go here
On the left hand
side is the final
Spaceclaim
drawing I have
made
I decided to manufacture my drawers using
Spaceclaim since I thought it would be the easiest
way, so that I would not go over the time limit I would
have when manufacturing. Also, from my
development for the outer body I have noticed that it
wont be easy to create cylindrical shapes and would
be even harder if I were to produce small cylindrical
components.
Here I have produced a detailed 3D
printed model of my product using
the 3D printer
Outer body
As shown above I have used the program Keyshot to add colours and textures to the
design I have created on Spaceclaim. Using these models I can choose which one is
the most suitable for my product.
For the manufacturing process I will choose the white and/or grey because I thought It
would look the nicest.
However I would want the user choose the colour or colours for themselves to make it
more personal.
Conclusion
In conclusion this page shows a clear explanation on how I have to manufacture my drawer.
By producing the drawers on Spaceclaim it is evident that the range of colours and the methods
of personalizing the product is almost endless.
Now that I know how to manufacture my drawer I can now focus on how the interior should be
joined together and can later start manufacturing the final product…
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DEVELOPMENT2
First of all, after printing out the acrylic disks I then faced difficulties when attaching it to the inner cylinder.
Hence I decided to get completely rid of the on that connects all inner pieces together (like a skeleton) and forming the inner section of my design (see fig. 9.1). outer
body and came up with a soluti
fig. 9.1
Skeleton
As seen above I’ve created the ‘skeleton’ of my design
using a 5mm dowel and attached them to 4 areas of the
disk (using a electrical screwdriver and a classic
screwdriver). However this didn’t work as well since the
screw would often split the dowel. In addition to this the
weight of the disks would often break the dowels in half.
From the model (fig. 9.1) I
then created a new model
using a cuboid wood
beam with the dimensions
of 10mm x 10mm x
300mm.
Since there were no errors
in this model I am ready to
make the final skeletal
piece…
Introduction
On this page I started manufacturing the disks using the acrylic, the laser cutter and the CNC router. Using these disks I
will be able to develop the inner part of my product since the drawing on page 19 hasn’t clearly specified how the product
will be held together.
When manufacturing the cylinder I felt like the acrylic disk
may be too fragile so I decided to use MDF as a
substitute.
To do this I used the exact
same template for the acrylic
disk (on 2D design), but
instead used a CNC router
instead of the laser cutter.
Here I made a model on Spaceclaim that shows how
each part is assembled together as well as giving me a
clear view of how it should look like once constructed.
To begin with I have created 2 drawings shown on the left and on the right on how I would
want my model to look like.
The drawing on the left shows a x-ray vision of the inside of my product.
The drawing on the right shows all components I will need to produce the product (it shows
4 dowels, 2 cylinders with holes to fit the dowel and 2 cylinders with smaller holes to drill the
screw in).
However instead of using screws to attach the disk to the
wood beam I decided to print 2 disk like the one shown
below.
I later glued these 2
together so that the square
block can be fit in-between
and the beam can rest
inside.
Notice I added another disk in-between… this is assures that if
something were to fall on my product wouldn’t directly damage
the tubes in the inside.
Conclusion
After creating various models and improvements I can now plan
how I will mass manufacture this product.
For the manufacturing section I will create a detailed explanation
on how to spread out my time to manufacture most efficiently.
(right) On the right I have tried
making more disks and spread
it across the product since I
thought it would be even safer.
However, when adding more
disks my product gained a lot
of unnecessary so I stuck to
the plan of just adding 1 disk in
the middle.
I then glued the
other disk to a
simple disk
(which should be
the back of the
design.
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7

FINAL RENDERED PRODUCT
On this page are final rendered images of the design I intend to manufacture. By
the end of the manufacturing process I would like to produce 2 of these products
but may not be able to since time restriction may limit my output.
Looking at the variety of designs it is evident that the colours and texture are
almost endless. When bringing this product to the market I would allow
consumers to customise the veneer on their own jewelry storage to make it
personal and luxurious.
Ideally, in mass production, I would want this product come pre assembled since
it would be most convenient for the buyer.
If I had more time for development I would make the legs better (perhaps creating
more versions) and developed my drawers further by making it smoother (such
as a roll out shelf).
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8

PLANNINGFORPRODUCTION
Introduction
In this section I will display my final orthographic drawing as well as
isometric designs of my current product.
Using the orthographic drawings I will show key dimensions of the
jewelry storage.

EVALUATION
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No. Name Material Quantity
1 Drawer tube Acrylic Tube
(diameter of
80 mm)
4
2 Disk structure MDF (18mm) 5
3 Supporting
rods
25mm x
25mm teak
4
4 Feet MDF (18mm) 2
Introduction
On this page have used an exploded view of my drawing
to show how the product will be put together as well as a
brief overview of the sizes of each components.

TASK Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7
Cut the pipes
Manufacture the disks and legs using
the CNC router (7 disks and 2 legs)
Cut the wood beam and sand down
the corners
slot the pieces manufactured above
together
Create and print drawers on the 3D
printer
(depending on consumer) cut and
glue veneer
PLANNINGFORPRODUCTION
Introduction
In this section I will create an outline for my plan for manufacturing.
Below I have created a flowchart that shows the steps that I will follow (including quality control). I have also estimated the time it will take for me to complete a task by
creating a gnat chart.
Note that 1 week would consist out 60
minutes spent in the workshop
Process = 540 minutes or 9 hours in total
Length Component
136mm (radius) Disk
153mm Pipe
240mm Wood beam
Tools and machinery
needed for manufacturing:
- CNC router
- Sanding belt
- (possibly) Sand paper
- Jig saw
- Band saw
Note that the steps shown is only for
one storage unit
Conclusion
In conclusion I think this plan will help manufacture my product a lot more
efficiently since it shows me what parts I have to work on and how long I
would have to work on a specific section.
The list of tools and machinery will allow me to see which equipment I
should have ready to use when starting to manufacture. By making a gnat
chart I have also identified how much time I would have to spend o each
section.
Now that I have made a step by step plan I can finally begin my
manufacturing process.
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9

MANUFACTURING
Introduction
In this section I will create an outline for my plan for manufacturing.
Below I have created a flowchart that shows the steps that I will follow
(including quality control). I have also estimated the time it will take for me to
complete a task by creating a gnat chart.
Before starting manufacturing I once again looked the finished Spaceclaim
drawing to give me the idea of how the product would have to be manufactured.
Before cutting the disks out on
the CNC router I had to make
sure that the drawings would fit
on the MDF board. I also had to
find the perfect fit for the disk on
the plank in order to decrease
wasted material.
After cutting out the disks I double checked the hole with the tube so I
would be sure it would fit.
Later when the sizes were correct I used PVA to stick the pieces together and wiped of excess glue
squeezed out. I then clamped it together so the disks wont slip apart and waited for a week…
While the CNC router was still cutting my disks I measured out
4 pieces (of length 240mm and a radius of 40mm) of pipes using
the band saw. Before I continue I had to make sure all the pipes
were the same size and used sand paper to make the pipes
equal to each other. (Note that this took me a total of 2 weeks)
The next week I came back I manufactured the legs using the previous template.
On the left and the bottom are the
models created in the development in
the previous slides. The picture on
the left has slots made for the beam
whilst the bottom picture shows the
disk that should be stuck on to the
other.
While the CNC router was cutting the legs I started cutting the wood beams into 4, 240mm
pieces using the scroll saw and the sanding belt to be more accurate.
Right after cutting the wood pieces I began sanding down the edges to ensure safety.
Manufacturingthediskson
theCNCrouter
Cutdisksstackedontop
ofeachother
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MANUFACTURING
When gathering all the separate components to my design I
able to slot them together
Here I glued the end of the pipe to the base of the disk
There was no need for clamping since the force of gravity
would hold the pieces together. I then left my product rest
for another week before creating the drawer.
On that day I wasn’t able to do anything else since printing 1
drawer took me 16 hours to print (I printed 2 on 2 machines).
The following week I then printed off 2 other drawers.
Conclusion
It was very unfortunate that I wasn’t able to cut out veneers to stick on my finished product.
Regarding the construction however the pieces fit into each other perfectly (smooth interface).
If I were to improve my product I would cut of veneers to see how It would look like with it. Nonetheless I
am proud of my design and can now ask girls to take the unit home to test it…
On the 5th week I started using the space claim
drawing to produce my 4 drawers. I chose the
colours grey (same as my development) and
white… However this can completely up to my
user.
When all the
printed drawers
were produced
I had to use a
file to remove
excess waste of
plastic that
were present
on my drawer.
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1
FINISHED
Here I have
added a drawing
of my previous
Idea and what
I’ve changed
during the
development to
manufacturing

EVALUATION
Introduction
In this section I will evaluate my product using the feedback from the users as well as my own
feedback. In addition to this I will compare my finished product with my final design specifications.
User Testing
Sri Hollema (age 16),
student
Initial comment:
“The design you have
created is very innovative
and well thought through.
Apart from the texture of the
material you’ve used I think it
as an excellent product for
storing my jewelry.”
Helene Nguyen (age 14),
student
Initial comment:
“This design is very
impressive and can store all
the jewelry I have. Although
the colours could be improve
it would make an ideal
product to place on my shelf”
Surveying my target market
To see If my product successfully targeted the market I asked 30 different girls in my school ranging
from ages 14 to 18, 4 questions.
From my questionnaire it is evident that my design has been quite the
success since most of them were satisfied with product.
However, despite the positive comments in my questionnaire I wanted
more detailed comments and critics and have asked 3 possible users
to state the positive aspects of my design as well as the negatives.
Kiara Tak (age 15), student
Initial comment:
“I really like the design
you’ve created, it is very
easy to use and looks quite
nice in my bathroom as well.
It’s a product I would
definitely buy.”
Advantages:
 Can store all of Sri’s
jewelry with
additional, free
space
 She mentions that it
looks and feels very
durable
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2
Disadvantages:
 Colours can be
improved on
 Access to jewelry
would be easier to
access by adding a
handle
Advantages:
 Was able to store all
of Kiara’s jewelry
 Is easy to access
and is very stable.
 It looks very
appealing in her
room.
Disadvantages:
 Access to jewelry
would be easier to
access by adding a
handle
Advantages:
 Can store all of
Helen’s jewelry with
additional, free
space
 It is very durable
and easy to access
 It looks good in her
room
Disadvantages:
 It takes up a lot
of space in her
room

EVALUATION
Introduction
On this page I will be evaluating my design against my final design
specification and will determine how effectively I have or haven’t
manufactured the product.
Specification points Has it been met?
“That the design has to be both attractive as well as serve its purpose of
holding jewelry”
The design has been successfully manufactured. Although I didn’t have enough time to experiment with
the veneers It was able to serve its purpose of holding jewelry.
“A suitable design and color has to be chosen to suit the target audience
(which in this case is 15-20 year-old girls)”
Since I didn’t have enough time to spend on my product I wasn’t able able try different colour
combinations.
“A suitable joining method that will hold together the design” The joining method is both very strong and durable, on top of that it doesn’t distract the overall
appearance of the product which is very good. In addition to this the joining method was fairly easy to
produce since most of the work was done on the computer and the CNC router.
“The right size has to be chosen so that the product doesn't’t end up to small
nor too big for the table it should be set on”
The size ended up being not too small, nor too big and was a perfect compliment to the desk it was set
on.
“The design should also be considered extremely carefully and should evoke
optimum comfort and reduce stress and injury (ergonomically friendly)”
Although I wasn’t able to manage to get the rotation it was still comfortable to use and appeared to
cause no problems regarding ergonomics.
“As well as providing comfort my design has to be durable enough to
withstand small falls and scratches without damaging the inside objects”
This specification point has not been followed yet since I didn’t manage to find time to test its safety out
if something were to damage it.
The tubes were accurately
cutThe tubes slotted
perfectly into each
disk.
The wood support
held my product
together really well.
Conclusion
I believe that my design has been successfully solving the
problem of cluttered jewelry. In addition to this my storage unit
stores jewelry in a stylish and a unique way.
My storage unit can store up to 30 or perhaps even more
depending on the size of the jewelry.
Throughout this project I have learned a lot of things such as
how to use a range of machinery and developing my product
in order to satisfy my design specification.
On the next page I will show how I could improve this product
if I were to work on it again.
Having solved the problem I can say that I am satisfied with
this product.
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3
The drawers fit
perfectly into the
storage unit and was
able to store a range
of jewelry.
On the right hand side I have shown a picture of my final
product and labeled it with things I thought did well on when
finishing manufacturing

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