Design Project 2

design project 2: 'tom' (green design)


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Page	Directed Study Tasks (SL)	Related SL Units	Directed Study Tasks (HL)	Related HL Units
	PA 1-3 Planning
1	Introduction to 'tom'- Principles of Green Design Identify the reasons and objectives for green design Eco Warriors. Eco Champions and Eco-fans-Victor Papanek- Design for Disassembly, Vernacular design. Tom Dixon -Life Cycle Analysis- copper lamps from India, Artek project and bamboo furniture	3.1.1-3.1.5 6.2.1-6.2.9
2	Formulate a design brief making a brief statement that identifies the project, explanation & justification. Suggest the 'target market' Describe a design specification and it is developed from the design brief and is concluded as a Final Product Specification (FPS).Ensure the specification is fully justified.	3.3.1-3.3.14
	RA 1-3 Research
3	Strategies for Green Design. Identify practical strategies used to encourage green strategies in design	3.3.1-3.3.14
4	Investigate structures and the basic theory to develop an understanding for designing-include static & dynamic forces and structural types		p4.5- Structures. Briefly outline Young's Modulus, Forces, Strength & Stiffness & Beams.	9.1-9.4
5	Use of sustainable materials. Identify what sustainable materials. Make suggestions for their applications and discuss in the context of Properties of Materials	4.2	p5.5 Sustainable Development	12.1-12.2
6	Research existing chairs. Collect 8 images under the categories of Joining, Moulding, Casting & Forming. Analyse/annotate them using the topic sub-heading where you can.	5.1-5.2 11.1-11.4
	DA 1-3 Development
7	Brainstorm of initial thoughts- annotate ‘doodle’. Define the term brainstorming. Generate a range of possible solutions that respond to the Design Brief. Link ideas to images and concepts derived from your research or ‘doodle’ page- creative catalysts
8	Use a range of graphical media throughout. Sketches, 2D/3D perspective, detail drawings, dynamic drawings, card models, orthographic, exploded drawings Annotation referring to: Research (materials, joining, finishing) Ergonomics (user interface, logic) Materials choice and joining techniques Possible manufacturing techniques Evaluation of each design outlining strengths and weaknesses of each design. Perform tests. Specification Checks on each design
9	Make a scale prototype model of the final solution and use this to produce a Prodesktop drawing- design plus engineering drawing Explain how making a model/3-D graphic can help you communicate you design ideas
	Interview with intended client/users and show evidence of information and feedback/evaluation. Include photos of your discussion
10	Manufacturing
	EA 1-3 Evaluation
11	Introduction Test the quality, performance, other functional requirements of the product against the original Specification in its intended working environment/conditions over an extended period of time
12	Analyse your design strategies & problems throughout your process testing and reviewing against the Specification and discuss all modifications to improve your design.
13	Use clear drawings with notes to show alterations to improve the design Describe how the product would be batch produced- what production changes would be required.
	Final Deadline:	12 March 08