The document outlines a portfolio project consisting of 3 chapters focused on designing an MP3 speaker: Chapter 1 involves investigating and analyzing an existing MP3 speaker through disassembly. Students will create a specification and compare materials. Chapter 2 requires developing 3 design concepts for a new MP3 speaker using given materials and manufacturing processes. Students will evaluate concepts, develop a final design, and create engineering drawings. Chapter 3 involves manufacturing the final design, taking a photo diary, justifying materials and processes, testing the speaker, and comparing it to the original specification. The portfolio guides students through the full product design process from investigation to manufacturing an original MP3 speaker design.

1. THE PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE SKILLS – 3 SECTIONS

2. Product Investigation
Approx. 7 (A3) pages
THE PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE SKILLS – 3 CHAPTERS

3. Product Design
Approx. 12 (A3) pages
Product Investigation
Approx. 7 (A3) pages
THE PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE SKILLS – 3 CHAPTERS

4. Product Design
Approx. 12 (A3) pages
Product Manufacture
Approx. 20 (A3) pages
Product Investigation
Approx. 7 (A3) pages
THE PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE SKILLS – 3 CHAPTERS

5. Product Design
Approx. 12 (A3) pages
Product Manufacture
Approx. 20 (A3) pages
Product Investigation
Approx. 7 (A3) pages
THE PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE SKILLS – 3 CHAPTERS
All 3 sections inter-link with one another
Your investigatory research work will aid your design
work, and you will make your developed design concept

6. Product Investigation
OCTOBER HALF TERM
7 WEEKS (21 October)
CHAPTER 1
An physical investigation into an mp3 speaker.
Create a specification for your product
Compare /contrast your product to a similar
another product (do not need need to own this
product)
Material/component analysis
Manufacturing analysis
Environmental analysis
Quality control and quality assurance analysis

7. Product Investigation
OCTOBER HALF TERM
7 WEEKS (21 October)
CHAPTER 1
An physical investigation into an mp3 speaker.
Create a specification for your product
Compare /contrast your product to a similar
another product (do not need need to own this
product)
Material/component analysis
Manufacturing analysis
Environmental analysis
Quality control and quality assurance analysis
To start this, you will need to take apart, dismantle,
disassemble 1 MP3 speaker, this should be started
next lesson.

8. Product Design
Given ‘initial’ brief
Given ‘initial’ specification
Create your own brief and specification
Given a MP3 electronic kit
3 different design ideas (annotation regarding,
materials, processes, finishes, construction,
dimensions, etc)
Evaluation of concepts
Development of final concept including
modelling to test aspects of final idea
‘Final design idea is significantly different and
improved from previous design ideas’
Evaluation
Engineering drawings (you will make this final
developed concept, using all the manufacturing
processes in the workshop – meaning, your
concepts should include manufacturing
processes such as milling, turning, wood lathe,
heat metal treatment... Using a range materials
etc)
Christmas, returning in January prepared for
mock exams, and making your mp3 speaker after
that
CHRISTMAS – 15 December
( 8 weeks including 2 half term)
CHAPTER 2

9. Product Design
Given ‘initial’ brief
Given ‘initial’ specification
Create your own brief and specification
Given a MP3 electronic kit
3 different design ideas (annotation regarding,
materials, processes, finishes, construction,
dimensions, etc)
Evaluation of concepts
Development of final concept including
modelling to test aspects of final idea
‘Final design idea is significantly different and
improved from previous design ideas’
Evaluation
Engineering drawings (you will make this final
developed concept, using all the manufacturing
processes in the workshop – meaning, your
concepts should include manufacturing
processes such as milling, turning, wood lathe,
heat metal treatment... Using a range materials
etc)
Christmas, returning in January prepared for
mock exams, and making your mp3 speaker after
that
Product Manufacture
Plan for manufacture
-Stages of production
-Time scales
You need to accurately manufacture your
final MP3 speaker, using your drawings.
Photo diary
-H&S
-Justify use of materials
-Justify use of manufacturing processes
Range of tests to check performance and
quality
Third party testing
Test against specification
CHAPTER 2 CHAPTER 3
CHRISTMAS – 15 December
( 8 weeks including 2 half term)
EASTER – 31 MARCH

10. Product Design
Given ‘initial’ brief
Given ‘initial’ specification
Create your own brief and specification
Given a MP3 electronic kit
3 different design ideas (annotation regarding,
materials, processes, finishes, construction,
dimensions, etc)
Evaluation of concepts
Development of final concept including
modelling to test aspects of final idea
‘Final design idea is significantly different and
improved from previous design ideas’
Evaluation
Engineering drawings (you will make this final
developed concept, using all the manufacturing
processes in the workshop – meaning, your
concepts should include manufacturing
processes such as milling, turning, wood lathe,
heat metal treatment... Using a range materials
etc)
Christmas, returning in January prepared for
mock exams, and making your mp3 speaker after
that
CHRISTMAS – 15 December
8 WEEKS INC. 2 HALF TERM WEEKS
CHAPTER 2
Product Investigation
OCTOBER HALF TERM – 21 October
7 WEEKS
CHAPTER 1
An physical investigation into an mp3 speaker.
Create a specification for your product
Compare /contrast your product to a similar
another product (does not need need to own this
product)
Material/component analysis
Manufacturing analysis
Environmental analysis
Quality control and quality assurance analysis
Product Manufacture
Plan for manufacture
-Stages of production
-Time scales
You need to accurately manufacture your
final MP3 speaker, using your drawings.
Photo diary
-H&S
-Justify use of materials
-Justify use of manufacturing processes
Range of tests to check performance and
quality
Third party testing
Test against specification
CHAPTER 3
EASTER – 31 March

11. Product Design
Given ‘initial’ brief
Given ‘initial’ specification
Create your own brief and specification
Given a MP3 electronic kit
3 different design ideas (annotation regarding,
materials, processes, finishes, construction,
dimensions, etc)
Evaluation of concepts
Development of final concept including
modelling to test aspects of final idea
‘Final design idea is significantly different and
improved from previous design ideas’
Evaluation
Engineering drawings (you will make this final
developed concept, using all the manufacturing
processes in the workshop – meaning, your
concepts should include manufacturing
processes such as milling, turning, wood lathe,
heat metal treatment... Using a range materials
etc)
Christmas, returning in January prepared for
mock exams, and making your mp3 speaker after
that
CHRISTMAS – 15 December
8 WEEKS INC. 2 HALF TERM WEEKS
CHAPTER 2
Product Investigation
OCTOBER HALF TERM – 21 October
7 WEEKS
CHAPTER 1
An physical investigation into an mp3 speaker.
Create a specification for your product
Compare /contrast your product to a similar
another product (does not need need to own this
product)
Material/component analysis
Manufacturing analysis
Environmental analysis
Quality control and quality assurance analysis
Product Manufacture
Plan for manufacture
-Stages of production
-Time scales
You need to accurately manufacture your
final MP3 speaker, using your drawings.
Photo diary
-H&S
-Justify use of materials
-Justify use of manufacturing processes
Range of tests to check performance and
quality
Third party testing
Test against specification
CHAPTER 3
EASTER – 31 March

12. PLAIN
ENGLISH
MARKING
SCHEME
TELLS YOU
EXACTLY
WHAT THE
EXAMINER
WANTS TO
SEE

13. PLAIN
ENGLISH
MARKING
SCHEME
TELLS YOU
EXACTLY
WHAT THE
EXAMINER
WANTS TO
SEE

14. PLAIN
ENGLISH
MARKING
SCHEME
TELLS YOU
EXACTLY
WHAT THE
EXAMINER
WANTS TO
SEE

15. PLAIN
ENGLISH
MARKING
SCHEME
TELLS YOU
EXACTLY
WHAT THE
EXAMINER
WANTS TO
SEE

16. Product Investigation
OCTOBER HALF TERM – 21 October
7 WEEKS
CHAPTER 1
An physical investigation into an mp3 speaker.
Create a specification for your product
Compare /contrast your product to a similar
another product (does not need need to own this
product)
Material/component analysis
Manufacturing analysis
Environmental analysis
Quality control and quality assurance analysis

17. Product Design
Given ‘initial’ brief
Given ‘initial’ specification
Create your own brief and specification
Given a MP3 electronic kit
3 different design ideas (annotation regarding,
materials, processes, finishes, construction,
dimensions, etc)
Evaluation of concepts
Development of final concept including
modelling to test aspects of final idea
‘Final design idea is significantly different and
improved from previous design ideas’
Evaluation
Engineering drawings (you will make this final
developed concept, using all the manufacturing
processes in the workshop – meaning, your
concepts should include manufacturing
processes such as milling, turning, wood lathe,
heat metal treatment... Using a range materials
etc)
Christmas, returning in January prepared for
mock exams, and making your mp3 speaker after
that
CHRISTMAS – 15 December
8 WEEKS INC. 2 HALF TERM WEEKS
CHAPTER 2
Product Investigation
OCTOBER HALF TERM – 21 October
7 WEEKS
CHAPTER 1
An physical investigation into an mp3 speaker.
Create a specification for your product
Compare /contrast your product to a similar
another product (does not need need to own this
product)
Material/component analysis
Manufacturing analysis
Environmental analysis
Quality control and quality assurance analysis
You can start to
think and sketch
for Chapter 2
‘Product Design’
Be wary of the
submission date
for Chapter 1
‘Product
Investigation’

18. Initial brief
You will design a portable MP3 speaker, using off the shelf components.
Initial specification
The product must include at least 3 materials (wood, metal & plastic)
The product must be manufactured using the
Centre lathe
Wood lathe
Milling machine
Laser cutter
Vacuum former
Appropriate hand tools
Heat treatment
Pillar drill
Sanders
Band saw
(3D Printer?)
In creating your own design brief and specification, think:
Who is your target market?
Appropriate styling /design choices?
Ergonomics/anthropometrics?
Is the product multi-functional?
Is it desk standing or floor standing or wall mounted?
CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT DESIGN