We are progressing at the same speed for the most part. When we do projects you can choose from different categories. Even though the grading will be the same the challenge will be to yourself and whether you wish to do something more complicated.

Because we are behind in what we need to have done for this trimester we will have two projects done by October 24.

Project One was your 'fridge scribles' [what you did with your name on it first up]; Project Two - your flashlight, Project three and four are below.

Design a free-hand project.

Here are some things to choose from.

You will need to use all that we have learnt thus far. Look in your table of contents if you need refresher to work with Circles, Arcs, Ellipses, Polygons, Helix, Spirals, Fillet, and we have done lofting and several other features of modelling. You will also need to use your incredible colourful rendering artistic skills.

Sample Design Activities

Several of the activities below included are modifications of examples from previous activities we have done in class. They have been included to show how small modifications can alter a project and to show how the finished product can vary from program to program.

Example Problem Statements

·       Design a new soda drink holder for movie theaters.

·       Design a new screwdriver that allows for both a Phillips head and flat head. If you need to refer to exercise 27 on page 92

·       Design a wooden toy that is adequate and safe for kids ages 8 to 12. It should be based on a theme.

·       Design your dream vehicle (plane, car, train, boat, space craft)

·       Design two blocks that will fit into each other using holes and posts that line up.  You can refer to exercise 25 on page 82 plus.

This project will be worth ten points:

Evaluation

Below is our grading rubric. The grading scale can be interpreted as 4.0=A, 3.0=B, 2.0=C, 1.0=D, 0.0=F. In this scale, half points could be interpreted as pluses or minuses.

Grading Rubric

Example 1 — Flashlight I

Problem Statement

Parameters

• You have been given the following limitations from the manufacturer

• Should be lightweight for easy hiking.

• Clock should be incorporated seamlessly into the flashlight design.

• Controls for the clock should be simple and easy to use.

• Should be able to see clock in the dark.

• Render in a colour that would be suitable for hiking in the wilderness.

Brainstorm

Brainstorm at least three different flashlight designs—hand drawn sketches (AT LEAST THREE). THIS NEEDS TO BE HANDED IN WITH YOUR PROJECT

Select Best One

Select the best flashlight—give your reasons for that selection.

Develop the Idea

Develop your flashlight design further by producing several model files and renderings in Rhino. (at least three)

Test/Evaluate

Evaluate your flashlight against the parameters; change anything if necessary.

Presentation

Present your flashlight design to the class or “client.”

This will be peered reviewed.

Example 2 — Flashlight II

Problem Statement

You are working for an industrial design company that creates new product ideas for a major outdoor/camping gear manufacturer. You have been given the task of designing a new rugged flashlight that incorporates a digital clock and alarm for campers. It should also include a battery life indicator.

Parameters

You have been given the following limitations from the manufacturer:

Brainstorm

Brainstorm at least three different flashlight designs—hand-drawn sketches and simple Rhino drawings.

Select Best One

Select the best flashlight—give your reasons for the selection.

Presentation

Present your flashlight design to the “client” in the form of a specification sheet(s) and working drawing(s) (dimensioned 3-view drawing). Tell what materials were used and give overall dimensions in specification sheet. Include rationale for selection of final design. Include sketches and notes.

Jack O’Lantern Design Project

Problem Statement

 You have until the first day of the last week of October to finish a Jack O’Lantern template design that can be printed and pasted onto a pumpkin then carved.

Presentation

A two-page document giving instructions on the design, rendering of the design, and a flat layout of the design will be given to the instructor.

Grading (extra credit in drawings category)