CATEGORY :TECH –

VOC
EXHIBITOR: ASHLEY
CHIPWANYIRA
THEME:RESEARCH INNOVATION AND
DESIGN THTROUGH STEM, ALL
ABOARD

THEME:RESEARCH ,INNOVATION
AND DESIGN THROUGH S.T.E.M
STEM,ALL ABOARD
ABSTRACT
After a close analysis of a few homes in Esigodini , the exhibitor noted that after

that some homesteads hardly have any storage facilities for soap and most

would carelessly just place them on the floors and window sills which would

otherwise leave the soap open to germs or cause the slipping and falling of some

individuals if it is placed on the floor. Some bathrooms were often messy and

disorderly , some did not even have any bathroom cabinets. In one household

toothbrushes were placed together with hair combs in a tumbler on the cistern or

on window sills whilst the windows were opened. This tumbler tumbled into

the toilet bowl with thousands of germs and it remained floating there. In any

case they would have to remove it. After such a scenario the exhibitor sought

ways of avoiding the stated incident and neatly storing all required toiletries in a

single cabinet in the most convenient way he thought possible. That is by

constructing a cabinet with compartments, sections and hangers best capable of

housing toiletries.

The exhibitor then devised a bathroom cabinet that was both neat, compact and

quite capable of storing and housing bathroom and toilet necessities such as

tooth brushes, toothpaste, bathing towel towel, soap, tissue paper, perfumes,

cups (for rinsing the mouth after brushing), clothing pegs. The cabinet took the

exhibitor two weeks to construct and design.

The Methodical Bathroom was sent twice for testing and three of my teachers at

my school namely Miss Zondo, Mr Mlilo and Miss Ndudzo loved the product

they responded positively and loved it.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In Umzingwane District and most specifically Esigodini some families often fail

to maintain a clean and tidy bathroom for example the Dubes’ and Ncubes’ fail

to house their toiletries in the most neat and hygienic way.Often toothbrushes

and hairbrushes are stored in a single cup and left on top of a cistern.This could

otherwise result in it falling into the toilet bowl infested with a number of

germs.In any case they would have to remove it.After such a scenario the

exhibitor sought ways of avoiding the stated incident and neatly storing all

required toiletries in a single cabinet in the most convenient way he thought

possible.That is by constructing a cabinet with compartments, sections and

hangers best capable of housing toiletries.

Problem

After a close analysis of a few homes in Esigodini , the exhibitor noted that after

that some homesteads would hardly have any storage facilities for soap and

most would carelessly just place them on the floors and window sills which

would otherwise leave the soap open to germs or cause the slipping and falling

of some individuals if it is placed on the floor.Some bathrooms were often

messy and disorderly , some did not even have any bathroom cabinets. In one

household toothbrushes were placed together with hair combs in a tumbler on

the cistern or on window sills whilst the windows were opened. This tumbler

tumbled into the toilet bowl with thousands of germs and it remained floating

there. In any case they would have to remove it.

The exhibitor planed on basing his study on the whole of Zimbabwe.

Map of Zimbabwe
Scientific concepts and principles

SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS

The project considers the functional health perspectives of the cabinet in the

bathroom for example storing toiletries in a chronological order and curbing

lack hygiene. The engineering and design in wood technology is also

considered. Drawings based on plan, elevations and dimensions as well as

scaling.

SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES
Wood technology involves such principles as accuracy in measurement and

precision in assembly. Such skills as cutting, planning, designing, painting and

varnishing are critical components of wood technology.

SCIENTIFIC PROCESSES

These include planning, designing ,cutting, plaining, painting and varnishing all

critical components of wood technology , and distribution of the cabinet.

Literature review
http://www.diyncrafts.com/2621/home/30-brilliant-bathroom-organization-
and-storage-diy-solutions

DIY pocket Organizer

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colors if you are looking to add virtual space to the bathroom or if you just want
something a bit elegant to give your bathroom that sleek and clean look.

http://www.bhg.com/bathroom/vanities/diy-bathroom-vanity-ideas/
Two door Bathroom cabinet
Don't skimp on style in your smallbathroom. These ideas for a small vanity provide
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bathroom-wall-
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bathroom-vanity-design

Diy Bathroom Wall Cabinet

Mounted bathroom Cabinet

A lowly bathroom cabinet that is easy to make. With the dresser atomic number
33 vanity redo program Ideas.
Build yourself a wall mounted storage unit.Building the cabinet yourself could
save you hundreds of dollars.

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Wooden Retro Wooden cabinet
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Cabinet
MATERIALS
The materials used were.This are environmentally friendly as they can be
constructed from recycled wood and other materials.This are locally available
from the following retail outlets such as Habane Hardware Store and Esigodini
Hardware and Electronics.
Workmanship
The cabinet is safe to use and well painted.The wooden boards levelled well and
all nails and screws carefully fitted in.

FUNCTIONALITY
The cabinet’s state is quite user-friendly if handled and used appropriately ,it
also solves the problem of improper storage of toiletries and exclusion of soap
in hand washing. The scientific principles that came into play were accuracy,
carpentry , measurement , mathematics and physics.The exhibitor fully analysed
the theme .. and innovated and improved the already present bathroom cabinet.
ACCESSIBILITY OF CABINET
The cabinet is affordable as it the prices of the tools and materials collectively
don’t exceed the amount of US$ and it can also be constructed from recycled
material.
 Possible solutions

3.FLOOR TYPE CABINET

25cm 50cm

2cm
10cm

45cm 70cm
63cm

5cm

5cm
40cm
Rankings of Possible Solutions
Solution Methodical Large Cabinet Floor type
Bathroom Cabinet
Cabinet
Durable
Reasonably Light
Weight
Affordable
Space
Conservative
Relatively Easy to
Construct
Portable
User-friendly
Resistant to
Corrosion
Attractive to look
at

Chosen Solution
It was the multi-function bathroom cabinet. This due to its perfect scores and
above stated abilities/characteristics such as durability, affordability, space
conservative, relative easy to construct, reasonably light weight, portability
closeable, user-friendly, resistance to corrosion and it is attractive to look at.
METHODOLOGY

AIM :

To construct a bathroom cabinet capable of storing toiletries chronologically

and beautifying the bathroom

CUTTING LIST
1. Plaining timber to required size
2. Marking out of joints shown in the explosion Cutting out board pieces and
joints to correct sizes.
3. Glue assembly of joints
4. Sand papering
5. Painting, final coating and varnishing
Costs of the materials
Material Cost($)
Soft wood 10
Glue 5
Varnish 7
Nails 3
Screws 3
Hinges 8
Handles 2

MODIFICATIONS
It now posses a wooden towel hanger that can also be used as a stand or as a
carrying mechanism
Instruction sheet
Safety Precautions
1.During and after the installation of the cabinet of ensure that the cabinet is out of reach of
children.

2.Ensure all nails are properly fitted.

3.Boards should be levelled appropriately in order to ensure safety from splinters .

Storage and Handling

1. Store in a cool dry place free of humidity.
2. In the construction procedure ensure all parts are assembled and fitted
appropriately.
3. To ensure a long life paint or varnish the Methodical Bathroom Cabinet.

Construction Procedure
1. Cut out pieces of boards of the following sizes and numbers :
50cm x 40cm x 2
40cm x 30cm x
3
50cm x 30cm x
2
25cm x 30cm
10cm x 5cm x 2
2. Spatula like cupholders of a grip length of 8cm x 7cm
3.Cut out joints as proposed in the exploded diagram.
4.Obtain two wooden broom stick of any kind one of 35cm length and the other
25cm length.
5.Attach all the joints to their respective counterparts and glue these together.
6.Slot , nail and glue in another levelled sided 40cm x 30cm board into the
25cm mark of the 50cm length of the cabinet.
6.Slot in the 25cm x 30cm board into the 15cm margin the interior of the upper
section of the cabinet.
8.Nail the cut out cup holder onto the inner side of the cabinet.
9. Drill holes of equal diameter to the broom sticks on to the board pieces of
equal dimensions to the ones 10cm x 5cm.
10.Assemble the broom stick into the drilled mouth pieces and glue these
together.
11.Assemble these three centimetres from the bottom of the cabinet , then
hammer and glue tight.
12. Paint or varnish the cabinet in even paint strokes of any colour you like.

MATERIALS
Material Reason For Usage
50cm x 40cm x 2 For the actual construction of the
cabinet.
40cm x 30cm x 3

50cm x 30cm x 2

25cm x 30cm

10cm x 5cm x 2

Varnish/Paint For protecting the cabinet against

degradation
Glue For binding the boards together
Screws/Nails Attaching the boards together

Tools
Tool Reason For Usage
Chisel Cutting boards
Plane Smoothening the boards
Saw Cutting the boards
Hammer Pounding the nails into the boards
Paint brush Applying the paint evenly

TESTING
For testing the project, Beckham my group mate prepared the questions for
three teachers at my school namely Miss Zondo, Mr Mlilo and Miss Ndudzo.
All the teachers were granted four days to assess and write their reports about
the cabinet
RESULTS
The reports from Miss Zondo, Mr Mlilo and Miss Ndudzo , suggest the gagdet
worked as well as expected, its hinges work efficiently and it can effectively
perform all its expected tasks.
Re Testing Results
The device was much more efficient with the added modifications and again
received high regard from the above stated teachers,
Discussion
The materials used upon the construction of the chosen cabinet were ,its
strengths are (In terms of preparation procedures, ingridients,tools,testing) .The
weaknesses on the other hand are ..The Methodical Bathroom Cabinet is
environmentally friendly and has a positive impact on the environment as it can
be made from recycled materials such as ..
Implications For Further Gadget Development
The Methodical Bathroom Cabinet can be further modified to possessing more
space and cabinets to house a greater amounts of toiletries but yet maintaining a
light wait .The material that could be used to perform such would be carbon
fibre..It should also possesses a light weight durable plastic sink below the
water dispenser.

New Knowledge Acquired

The exhibitor believes the Methodical Bathroom Cabinet will change the way
individuals care and store their toiletries as well as reduce cases of improper
hygiene processes after relieving themselves as it possesses a soap bottle,
available in case one needs to wash their hands.The Methodical Bathroom
Cabinet brought about knowledge on good bathroom maintenance as well as
proper hygiene practises such hand washing with soap.
Benefits
The Methodical Bathroom Cabinet benefits individuals as it advocates for less
time spent scavenging through junky and disorderly cabinets searching for
desired items as neatly packing ensures items are always in the desired range to
the user. ,