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Year 10
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B1

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Target

Year 11

Who is the product aimed at? -The product will be aimed at teenagers
aged 12-17. People that have a interest in technology and having new
products.
What
materials could it be made from?-The product will be made from wood such as
MDF (medium density fiberboard) and plastics such as ABS and PVC.

What is the product?-The product is a docking station.

What must it do?-The product must play music in a good quality and look nice as a
product. Also fit the dcor of the customer's house which is modern and colorful.

Who is the target user?-The target user is young 12-17 year olds.
Where will it be used?-In a bedroom or anywhere around the house.
Must it have any special features/components?-Yes, the product will have
a complete audio circuit inside it, functional speakers and LED for
decoration.
How much can you spend making it?-I will spend around 25 to 30 to make this
product. 5 for Materials, 5 per can of spray paint and 10 for electronics.

When must it be made by?-My product will be made by Christmas 2015.

How will it be tested?-I will test my product by using it myself and getting
other people to test if for a non bias result.

My target user needs my product to fit into their

modern design of bold shapes and bright colours and
play a high quality sound from the input on an iPhone
phone. My product will cater to the users needs by
being a bright colour to fit to the modern design, play
a high quality of sound and will be able to play from
an iPhone input. My product will be powered by
batteries.

How will it be made accurately?-I will make it accurately by using computer

aided design and manufacture. Such as 2D design and the laser cutter.
What do you need to find out from your research?-The type of people that
will buy me product. E.g. Age, Gender, Interests and Social Class.
Where will you find out research information?-Ask people I know, internet,
books and look at previous products.
How will it be made safe?-The product will be made safe be making sure
all electronics are enclosed and wired correctly.

Aesthetics

Ergonomics

Safety

It looks good, stylish and modern. It looks

attractive to me because I like to colour and
shape, I would buy it.

Easy to use due to only having 2 small

simple buttons.

Very safe because it has no small parts so no

chocking hazards. It says the people under the
age of 3 should not use it.

To improve: Make the product larger and add

a wider range of colours.

To improve: Add on/off buttons and make the product

smaller so its easier to transport and use. Make the
buttons bigger so that people with larger hands can
operate the product easier.

To improve: Do not have detachable wires to

reduce choking hazard.

Consumer

Function

Young 10-16 years old. Some one that likes

bright colours, mainly male because it is a
bright blue.

Good quality sound and easy to use volume

controls. They are easy to use because they
are small and simple.

To improve: Add an on/off button to help save

energy.

To improve: Add a range of colour to make

the product attractive to females.

Materials/manufacture
Cost

Size

I would pay around 8.50 for this product

because it is made of plastic and could break
easily..

190x50x50(mm). The Product is

bigger than needed.

To improve: Make the product more durable by

using wood or metals.

To improve: Remove un-needed

materials.

ABS plastics for the main frame and case and

aluminium for the buttons and the internal
components.
Injection molding would be used to create the
main body of the product, the ABS. This would
be done by melting plastic beads and injecting
the liquid plastic into a mold.
To improve: Use wood as it is a sustainable
material and therefore environmentally friendly.

Aesthetics: The product looks clean

and smart. It holds a retro design
while keeping its modern look and
ability. It has bright colours and a
smooth, clean shape.

Ergonomics: The easy to use, rubber

handle on the top of the product
makes it easier to transport and carry.
The range buttons on the product
makes it easy to control, change
volume and change channel.
Improvements: To improve the
Improvements: To improve the
aesthetics of the product, you could
ergonomics of the product, you could
increase the size of the buttons and
increase the size of the function
offer a custom design scheme for the buttons to that its easier to control,
product (custom colours and textures) especially for the elderly.

Docking Station

Aesthetics
(1 (bad) -5 (good))

Ergonomics
(1-5)

Consumer

Materials

Cost

4, red looks modern

3, place for the phone to

go and easy to transport

12-15 both genders

ABS plastics and

aluminum

35.00

4, looks smart and

simple

4, place for the phone to

go and easy to use
buttons

25-50 mainly male due

to the smart, simple
design.

Steel / aluminum and

ABS plastics

47.99

3, colorful and good

shape

2, place for the phone to

go and easy read LED
display

8-15 mainly female due

to the feminine colours
and the smooth, simple
shape.

ABS plastics and

aluminum

28.00

5, good shape and

colour

4, place for the phone to

go and easy to use
buttons

25-50 both genders

ABS plastics, steel and

aluminum

47.99

I need to know the measurements of the

iPhone and battery so that I can make
room for them in the design of my
product.
1 x TDA2822M Stereo Amplifier IC.
1 x 8 Pin IC Holder.
2 x 10K Resistors.
2 x 4.7R Resistors.
2 x 100K Resistors.
2 x Ceramic Capacitor, 50V, 100nF.
2 x Electrolytic Capacitors, 16V, 470uF.

2 x Electrolytic Capacitors, 16V, 100uF.

1 x Electrolytic Capacitor, 16V, 10uF.
1 x Stereo Amp Cable.
1 x PP3 Battery Clip Lead (Heavy Duty).
2 x 8 Ohm 66mm Speakers.
1 x Figure 8 Speaker Cable 2x (7x0.18mm).
1 x Stereo Amplifier PCB

1 x Circuit board 60mm x 50mm

Development
Materials Research
Name

Properties

Uses (where I could use my product)

Ash

Light, creamy-brown colour, opengrained, tough, flexible

Sports equipment, wooden ladders, tool handles

Beech

White to pinkish-brown in colour, closegrained, hard, tough,strong, warps easily

Furniture, toys, tool handles

Elm

Light to medium brown in colour, open and

sometimesinterlocking grain, tough, durable,
resists splitting, durable in water

Indoor and outdoor furniture

Mahogany

Pink to reddish-brown colour, fairly strong,

durable, some interlocking grain

Good quality furniture

MDF

Light brown colour, no grain, made from a

mixture of woods

Interior woodwork, laminate flooring, cheap

furniture

Joints Research

Finishes Research
Processes

Uses

Cost

Comment

Varnishing (natural woods)

- Protection and enhancement

- Book covers and packaging

Low

- Easy process, but ink must be dry

- Water-based ink needs special machine
- Oil-based is cheapest
- Ultraviolet very smooth, but ink must be
completely dry

Spray paint

- Protection and enhancement

- Stylish design

Low

- Easy to do
- Cheap to buy (5 per can)
- Doesn't take long to dry

Primer spray

- Prepares for spray painting

- Gives smooth finish

Low

- Easy to do
- Cheap to buy (5 per can)
- Doesn't take long to dry

Product Specification

Topic

It must..

Justification (Reason why)

Proposed
solution/Function

Play a high quality music from both iPhone and Android

inputs.

No all people have iPhone so I am making the product able

to play from both iPhone and Android, this will widen the
target user and usability.

User/client/customer

My product user is teenagers aged 12-17, mainly male.

My target user in mainly male because the colors I use are

stereotypically male colors such as green and blue. The
age is 12-18 because the shapes used are bold and
attractive to younger users.

Materials

The main material used in my product is MDF (medium

density fiberboard), other materials I will use are acrylic. I
will use aluminum cut out with center lathe for the feet.

I will use MDF because it gives a smooth spray painted

finish with no grain. I will use acrylic for speaker grills
because it can be cut out on the laser cutter and it looks
good. I will use aluminum for the feet as they can be cut out
on the center lathe and they look good. I will use vinyl
stickers for logos.

Finish/Colours

I will use a matte black spray-paint with matte green

highlights.

The bright green color fits the target user needs by being
bright and bold.

Methods of manufacture
&CAD/CAM

I will use CAD (computer aided design) to design my

product and CAM (computer aided manufacture) to make
my product.

I will use CAD CAM to create my product because I can cut

out my product more precisely and without human
mistakes. I will use the center lathe to cut out my aluminum
feet.

Environment/ Social/
cultural

My product should be environmentally friendly and not

offend people such as racist or explicit language or
logos.

I will make sure that my product is made from MDF which is

a wood making it a sustainable material. Also I will make
sure that there are on offensive or racist logos, colour or
writing on my product.

Costs

My product should cost around 30.

This price has been calculated according to the price of the

raw materials. 5 for materials such as MDF and acrylic,
15 for spray paint and 10 for electronics.

Health and safety

My product should be safe and have no hazards

associated with the product.

I will make sure that my product has no sharp edges and all
sides will be smooth. I will make sure that there are no
exposed wires on my product.

Time

I should be finished by Christmas 2015.

This is the deadline.

RM Model

Paper Model
From this model I have found out
that the product is too thin and
hardly stands up and that there
isnt a place for the phone to be
placed. To fix this I added some
depth to the make the product
more stable. I also added a step
for my phone to sit when music is
playing.

From this model I have found out

that the shape of my product wont
work. The base of my product isnt
big enough to support the reset of
the product, the product falls over.
To correct this, I have changed the
design so that the base is larger
so that it will stand. I also added
aluminium feet to add stability.

Topic

Does it
meet the
Specificati
on?
Yes

Justification/evidence/Changes

Topic

No

Does it
meet the
Specificati
on?
Yes

Justification/evidence/Changes

No

Proposed
solution/Fu
nction

My product does not play music through the speakers because

it has no speakers because its only a RM model. It does not
light up because it contains no electronic components.

Proposed
solution/Fu
nction

My product does not play music through the speakers because

it has no speakers because its only a paper model. It does not
light up because it contains no electronic components.

User/client
/customer

My product has the correct shape and design but it cant play
any music or light up. It doesn't have a finish because its a RM
model.

User/client
/customer

My product has the correct shape and design but it cant play
any music or light up. It doesn't have a finish because its a
paper model.

Materials

I have used MDF for my product. This is following the

specification.

Materials

I have used paper instead of MDF which does not meet the
design, but this is only a paper model.

Finish/Colo
urs

My product has not been sprayed or finished because its only a

RM model.

Finish/Colo
urs

My product has not been sprayed or finished because its only a

paper model.

Methods of
manufactu
re
&CAD/CAM

I used 2D Design to create the design for my RM model. Once

created, I used the laser cutter to cut out my product. Then I
used glue to secure my product.

Methods of
manufactu
re
&CAD/CAM

I used 2D Design to create the design for my paper model.

Once created, I printed it out and used scissors and glue to
create my paper model.

Environme
nt/ Social/
cultural

For my product, I have used MDF which is a sustainable

material which means it will not harm the environment if I used
it. Also there are no offensive logos or words on my product.

Environme
nt/ Social/
cultural

For my product, I have used paper which is a sustainable

material which means it will not harm the environment if I used
it. Also there are no offensive logos or words on my product.

Health and
safety

There no sharp edges or corners for people to get hurt.

Health and
safety

There no sharp edges or corners for people to get hurt.

Conclusion
Now I have completed my models I will improve the size of my product and add a area for my phone to rest. I will make sure the finish is of good quality and
complete my products electronics.

Logo

Phone holder

LED
Speaker
MDF Door
Aluminium knob,
made on centre
lathe

Specification for Manufacture

Topic
Product Size

Components

Materials and sizes

Method of assembly

CAD/CAM

Finish/Colours

Costs

It must..

2D Design Work

Evaluation

Are you happy with how products turned out? Why?

I am happy with the way my product has turned out because it looks exactly how I imagined and was relatively easy to create. The finish is
smooth and of the desired colour. I am pleased with the joints used (to add strength) and the aluminium feet (for stability). The sound system in
my product works well without any crackling or buzzing. I like the acrylic speaker covers and the acrylic logos on my product. They add colour
and vibrancy to my product.
Have you modified your products from your original designs, if so how and why?
Yes, I have made the depth of my product larger so that my product is more stable. I have changed my product from the original design by
removing a area so that my iPhone can safely be attached to my product.
What problems did you encounter and how did you solve them?
First problem that I encountered was that my product wasnt big enough to stand up so increased the depth of the base of my product and I
also added aluminum feet to add to the stability increased.
Secondly, my product wasnt able to hold a devise such as a mobile phone. To resolve this problem, I altered the design so that a area was
removed for a phone to fit.
Finally, the aluminium feet that I had made where unbalanced as one was larger that the other 3. To fix this problem I once again put the
aluminium foot in the centre lathes chuck, powered the lathe and removed 3mm of aluminium.
How could you improve your products if you made them again?
If I was to remake my product, I would make the product a little smaller because in my opinion, my product is a little over sized. I would also add
more LED lights on the front of my product, this would add more colour and brightness to my product.
How does your product impact on the environment?
To reduce the impact on the environment of my product, I have made sure that the main body of my product is made out on MDF so that the
materials are sustainable.

Evaluation against specification points

Topic

Does it meet the

Specification?
Yes

Justification/evidence/Changes

No

Proposed
solution/Function

Play a high quality music from both iPhone and Android inputs. - My product meets the product function specification
because the product is combatable with iPhone and Android products. It plays a good quality sound and can support
the users device.

User/client/custom
er

My product user is teenagers aged 12-17, mainly male. - My product appeals to the target audience of 12-17 because
the colours used are bold and bright. The product will be compatible with modern devices.

Materials

The main material used in my product is MDF (medium density fiberboard), other materials I will use are acrylic. I will
use aluminum cut out with center lathe for the feet. - My product is mainly made out of MDF (medium density
fiberboard) and this meets the product specification because the product had a smooth finish and a high quality spray
paint.

Finish/Colours

I will use a matte black spray-paint with matte green highlights. - My product meets the product specification because
I have used black matte spray paint to spray my product. I have not used green paint to highlight but I will substitute
the spray paint with acrylic logos and shapes.

Methods of
manufacture
&CAD/CAM

I will use CAD (computer aided design) to design my product and CAM (computer aided manufacture) to make my
product. I have used both CAM (computer aided manufacture) and CAD (computer aided design) in the creation of
my product. I used 2D Design and SkechUp to design my product on the computer. I then imported my 2D Design into
the Laser Cutter (CAM) program and used the Laser Cutter to cut out my product. This gave me a perfect fit and the
intended dimensions.

Environment/
Social/ cultural

My product should be environmentally friendly and not offend people such as racist or explicit language or logos. My
product is made out of MDF (medium density fiberboard) so that it is environmentally sustainable. My product contains
no offensive logos or text and will be acceptable under the Consumer Goods Act.

Costs

Total cost :33.00

Health and safety

Time

My product should cost 30.

Raw materials (MDF, Acrylic) :- 5.00
2x Spray Paint Primer :- 5.00 per can
2x Spray Paint Matte Black :- 5.00 per can
Electric equipment :- 8.00
I am happy with the amount of money spent on my product, I feel my money was well spent.
My product should be safe and have no hazards associated with the product. My product has no sharp or jagged
edges eliminating and chance of cutting hazards. My product has no loose parts, this eliminates the chance of a
choking hazard. My product has no exposed wires or circuit board, this eliminates the chance of an electrical hazard.

FEB 15TH

I should be finished by Christmas 2015. My product was finished on the 15 th of February, this was delayed due to the
product taking longer than expected to create.

Product Testing
Test 1: Is the sound quality good/do the speakers work?

Target User Testing

Test 1: Do you think the design of the product is attractive?

The sound quality of my product is good. There is no crackling or

buzzing in the speakers and both work. I tested this by powering my
speaker and playing music on my phone.
Test 2: Does my docking station support/is it compatible with my
phone?
My docking station is combatable with both iPhone and Android
phone due to the AUX cord being a universal connection. I tested
this by plugging in my AUX cord and playing music. Music played.

Test 3: Does the door open and close easily?

The door opens and closes easily with some friction on the bottom of
the door. This is because the door is a little too big at the bottom. I
would have filled the MDF down so that it wouldnt stick.

Test 2: What do you think of the shape and structure of my product?

Test 4: Are there any scratched or imperfections on my product?

My products finish is smooth and has no scratches. I tested this by
inspecting the product with both my eyes and hands. However, there
was some small dents before I painted, I fixed this by using filler and
glass paper.
Test 5: Does the switch/volume control work well?
Both the power switch and the volume control work well. I tested this
by powering the speaker and playing music while adjusting the
volume control. The sound quality stayed clear and the volume was
adjusted accordingly.

Test 6:

Name ____________________________

Overall views and opinions

7. I used spray paint primer

and black matte spray paint
to colour and add a finish to
my product.

1. I used 2D Design to design my product, the speaker tags and the

acrylic speaker covers. I used the line tool and the circle tool to
create the design.

8. I used the laser cutter to

cut out acrylic logos and
speaker covers. I sticked
theses on with contact
adhesive.
9. I used the vinyl cutter to
cut out vinyl stickers to go
over my products LEDs.

2. I exported my design from 2D Design and imported it to

LaserCutter5 ready to be cut out.

4. I used a solder iron and solder along with the

components needed so create the sound
system for me product, ready to be fitted in my
constructed product.

10. I attached my door to

my product using a
butterfly hinge. I drilled
and attached the hinge by
hand.

5. I used a mallet, clamps and PVA glue to

construct my product. I had to use a file to make
sure the product fitted together correctly.
6. I used some
glass paper to
smooth down
the sides and
edges of my
product ready
to be painted.
3. I used the LaserCutter5 software and the Laser Cutter cut out my
product.

11. I used the centre lathe

to create 4 aluminium feet
for my product

12. I used contact

adhesive to attach my feet
to my product. I added the
feet to add stability.