Ideas

You should do FOUR ideas - that's two per sheet.

Label each idea with FIVE labels.

Try to ask FIVE questions about each label . Then list some possible answers. Do not answer the questions yet.

Example of a label and questions:-

Case -

  1. What material could be used? - MDF, Plywood, Acrylic sheet, mild steel, aluminium, brass, nylon.
  2. What finish could it be? - Painted, dip coated, make use of natural properties - aluminium is corrosion resistant and can be polished.
  3. What size/shape should it be? - Rectangular, irregular, rounded.
  4. How should it open? - Hinged at the side, top/bottom, removable, lift off.
  5. How will it be made? Injection moulded, laser cut, fabricated from parts, CNC milled, Rapid Prototyped, cast from aluminium by sand casting.

Additional questions that you may be able to use for a range of labels and projects

Can CNC be used?

Which joints/fixings are suitable for this corner?

How can this be made stronger?

How can this be made more comfortable to use (ERGONOMIC) ?

How can this part be made safer?

Can a JIG be used to make this part?

Can this part/component be bought in?

What fixings can be used to join this part on?