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Grafael
My clients problem
My client has a problem with working in the dark because my client often has a lot of work to do on her desk leading
to messy work and things everywhere. Another problem that I’ve found out is that my client is finding it hard to
locate small object and record important information. I aim to solve this problem by creating a lamp that is bright
enough to lighten up the client desk. The lamp has to be small so that it doesn’t cover the whole desk. The lamp will
also have a small storage to store small things like keys, pencil and other important things. The lamp will have a
place where the notes can be stored in a place where it is clear.
I will design and make a lamp for those, in Qatar, who have trouble working in the dark and needs a simple/small storage
system. The lamp I will make needs to look good, have an appropriate size and it needs to be affordable. To do this, I
need to :
Find where the problem is?
The function of the product
Who is going to use the product.
how often and when will the product be used
What materials will be used
Health and safety considerations.
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Task analysis
ACCESSFMM Question Analysis
Aesthetics What could the product look like? The looks of the product is still not determined. It will depend on what the client
What features to existing products have? likes, and dislikes and it will change overtime. The product will be smooth and
What features could the product have? may have features like neon glows or shaped lights. Other existing products are
simple and unique because of the shape of the lamp and how it is used.
Consumer Who is the product for? The product is for people living in Qatar because it can't be transported
What might the targeted age? nationally. The target range for the consumer will be around 13 years old to 16.
What might the needs of the consumer? The age group may change depending on the looks of the product. The important
need of the consumer is light and a simple storage system.
Cost How much will the product cost? The product cost is still not determined. It will depend on how much the
How much does similar products cost? materials cost and how long it will take to produce the product. On average it
could cost around QAR150 to QAR300. Normal lamp cost around QAR50 to QAR100
but similar products cost around 100QAR to 250QAR.
Environment Where might the product be used? The product will be use at home. It might be portable depending on the
How might it be powered? consumers need and interest. It will be use on a table. It might be powered using
Will it portable? a USB if it is portable. If not, then it will be like the any other lamps. Wired
cables.
Size How big might the product be? The product won't be big because it is a desk lamp. It won't be bigger than a
computer so it might be around 300mm to 500mm.
safety Is there any safety issues to consider? There will be a lot of safety hazards to consider. One important safety hazard is
hot bulb. Another would be sharp edges, small pieces etc. Just like common
safety hazards in common products like toys and furniture.
functions What can the product do? Because it is a lamp it will produce light. A definite function that will be added is
What function could be added? a simple storage system for small items like keys, decors etc. Another function
that could be added is a place for putting notes.
Materials What might the product be made of? The product will be made of either wood, metal or plastic. It can be a mixture of
two material or even all three. The material of the product depends on the
consumer and safety hazards.
Photo of client
Client profile
What I need to find out? How will I find this information? How will this help me with making a
successful product?
What material is available I will find this information by looking this will help me because it will show
at the resources/materials available in the quality of the materials that is
the school and researching about the available.
materials available in Qatar
What tools do I need to make the I will research about tools and their this will help me because it allows me
product function. Then I will find out the to see the advantages and
process of making my product and find disadvantages of the tools and help
out what tools are needed me use the good quality tools to make
my product successful
What are the structure of a lamp I will research about lamp parts and this will help me because it shows me
their functions. Then I will get a lamp a good understanding of common
and disassemble the lamp to find the lamps and improve on how the lamp
structure of the specific lamp and use looks to make it successful
it in my design
What restrictions and safety hazards I will research about the common this will help me because it will make
do I need to include safety hazard of a lamp and the the customers know that I’ve thought
important ones. about the safety hazards in a lamp and
it will make the customer buy the
lamp
What makes a lamp successful I will research about famous and This will help me because it will give
successful lamps and see what me the knowledge of successful lamps.
features makes the lamp successful .
In this slide, I have explored the
design of this lamp. I have found out
Product analysis(lamp) what makes it a successful product.
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Mood board(lamps)
Lovely design.
Probably used
in marriage or
parties.
Colourful design.
Creative. Like the glow
on each design
Smart design.
Creative use
of stairs.
Simple on the
Lovely outside yet
design. complex in
creative. the inside
Good
layout.
Client review of mood board
This lamp has a lot of parts to it and each part has its own function. My client likes both mood board. But she is
interested in the storage systems more than the lamp. She said that the lamp mood board has many crazy and interesting
designs. Each design has its own uniqueness. Some of the pictures have basic styles while others are more creative. She
said that the picture on the top left corner looks as if it's for parties and the one beside it looks like it's used-on wedding
occasions. Although the lamp design is very creative, she dislikes the designs. One reason is that none of them would fit
her bedroom's theme/style. The storage system mood board was unique. The one that caught her eye first is the one that
is designed like a grenade. This was because the shape was very clear, and it is one of the most creative designs out of
all. She said that she likes the design that is connected to the wall. This is because space is used very well. Another
design that she likes and very similar is the shoe storage connected to the wall. The design that she liked that she likes
the most was the one that uses circles and is connected to the wall. This is because the design was unique in its own way.
She thinks that it will fit in her room. It is simple yet creative. Using round shapes instead of flat shapes. It is also stacked
which doesn’t use up a lot of space.
Acrylic:
Acrylic is a transparent thermoplastic. The material is
similar to polycarbonate. It has an outstanding strength,
stiffness and optical clarity. Acrylic sheet is easy to
fabricate, bonds well with adhesive and solvents, and is In this slide, I have explored the
easy to thermoform. It has a superior weathering quality of the types of plastics
properties compared to many other transparent
plastics. Acrylic fiber fabric is made from a synthetic
polymer called acrylonitrile. Many people refer to
acrylic as
In this slide, I have found out what
my clients likes and dislikes. I can
Questionnaire
use this data and apply it to my
product
cost style prefered
1)What price range 4)What materials would size prefered
would you prefer? you consider for a lamp
50-100 Plastic
100-200 Metal
200-300 Wood
300-500 Glass
50-100
500+ Leather classic modern sporty
100-200
200-300 musical other
5)Where do you mostly
300-500 small medium
2)What style would you use a lamp?
prefer? Bedroom big extra large
I first found out that a price range of 50QAR – 100QAR was mostly chosen. This will be difficult depending on the final
product. The minimum price for the final product may be about 50QAR – 100QAR. This will reduce the quality of the
product which will disappoint the client. I may need to raise the price to 100QAR – 175QAR. Since 1/3 chose a price range
of 100QAR – 200QAR, 100QAR – 175QAR won't be a big problem.
If found out that a modern style is mostly chosen. It won't be too difficult to create add a modern style to my product. I
think that I should add in different styles for my product. I should try and put different style together depending on what
us chosen the most. E.g. the product will mostly have a modern style, some classic and others.
I found out that a small/medium size range is chosen, between 50mm – 500mm. The size range may go over 500mm or
under 50mm depending on what it will look like and other things like the price, style etc.
I found out that a desk lamp is mostly chosen. This won't be a problem because I was aiming to make a desk lamp.
I found out that plastic and wood material was mostly chosen. This may be hard because of the weight of plastic and
wood. This may change a few design ideas but overall it should work out fine.
I found out that the lamp will mostly be used in the bedroom and some in the living room. This shouldn’t be hard because
the lamp is supposed to light up a desk and possibly the whole room, so the lamp should be strong and emit a lot of light.
Research analysis
In this slide, I found out why my
Why will this be useful
research is useful for my product
Points/topic explanation
material YES YES/NO YES YES Most of the designs meet the
specification points. The
only one with Yes/No does
not meet all the
specification point. This is
because The sphere will
most likely be a fluorescent
bulb.
environment YES YES/MAYBE YES YES Because most of the
materials is made of wood
and/or plastic. So it will
likely be recyclable. The
only one that might not be
recyclable is the one with
YES/MARBE. This is because
of the fluorescent material.
Some fluorescent can be
recyclable and others cant.
There are two storage spaces. One at the bottom and one in the middle. There is a large "hole" in
the back of the design so that if anything inside can't be reached from the front, then it can be
taken out from the back. The bottom space is for storing large items like pencils, pens and
stationary items. The middle storage space is to store small items that is needed from time to time
like keys.
Material
I thought that ash wood would go best for this design. This is because this design has a
modern look to it. Ash would go best for this design because of the color and the durability.
Ash has a nice light color to it which will make the product more modern like. Ash is also
flexible, tough and durable which should make it easier to work with. Ash wood has great
gluing properties which will make the product tough. The platform for the middle storage
space will be made out of plastic. I was thinking of making it out of glass, but the strength of
the glass attached to the product won't be strong enough support the weight of many
objects stored on it.
Aesthetics
The product is based on a modern like object. The design of the product fits well with the
theme. The design has been slightly improved by combining two similar designs into one.
The platform in the middle of the product also makes it look more modernistic. There are
LED light attached to the edges which blends in with the product design.
Design Analysis 2
The idea is based on a tentacle design. The Suction cups of the tentacle are lights. The
suckers will be made of a transparent, Robust material, preferably Polycarbonate plastics.
The plastic should allow maximum amount of light through such that the place where it is
used will be lit up if it is the only light source. The materials that is used for the
surroundings of the suckers should be able to emit some light but also differentiate the
tentacles and the surroundings. The line between the Suction Cups and the Storage
system is to separate them and provides an idea of where the light source will be placed.
Storage System
There are 3 Spaces to store small items like keys, keychains, jewelry etc. The Spaces
Ascend size from the top of the product to the bottom. The 3 different size and space
are to organize items. There is a small space between each storage so that it can be
labeled using a sticky note or carving letters.
Materials
I thought that mahogany would be best for this design. This is because the color
of Mahogany reflects the color of a cephalopod, specifically an octopus.
The beautiful red-brown color reflects the color of a common octopus. Mahogany
also has a generally straight grain which will make it perfect for the design.
Mahogany is also very durable and resists wood rot, which will make it a long-
lasting product.
Aesthetics
The aesthetics of the product has been slightly improved, but it shows a big
difference between the first and final design. First, the lighting (suckers) have
been moved to one place so that it is not to distracting. Then 3 storage space has
been added, opposite the light so that the light won't be causing any pain in the
eye when reaching for an item in the storage space. A line has
been added between the two to separate them.
Overall, I think that this is a great improvement of the product and the outcome
is very different from the first design even though minimal changes has been
added
Design Analysis 3 From slide 41-44, I can see
what I have done to the
The design started off as a tall hotel like structure with 4 containers on each corner to product, how I've improved
store pens, pencils, ruler etc. I decided to use a different design for the center piece. I it and if there is any
came up with a design that will emit light on each of the 4 corners. I changed 2 containers improvement needed.
to small drawers since the containers are big and the client won't need to store that many
items in the container. The drawers would be big enough store small items like rubbers,
keys, keyring, paper clips etc.
Storage System
There are 2 containers at the corners to store day-to-day items like pencils, pens,
rulers etc. On the opposite side, there are 4 small drawers to store the rest of the
item like rubbers, paper clips, keys, keyrings etc. The containers are on the opposite
side of the drawers since the pencils, pens and rulers are long and it is easy to access
them.
Materials
The material that would fit the design would be Mahogany. The color fits the
design, and it is tough. The empty space in the tall design will be filled with
epoxy resin mixed with epoxy hardener. It is transparent so I can add any designs
in it like floral design or colorful strips.
Aesthetics
The aesthetics of the product has been slightly improved, but it does make a
difference from the original design. The only thing that is changed is the center
part of the product and 2 of the containers have been changed into drawers.
Overall, I think that the product fits a futuristic look while keeping that nature
atmosphere.
Final decision
In this slide, I can see the
final product with all its
improvements, making it a
Final improvements
suitable solution to the
clients problem.
I've made some small improvements to make sure that the product meets
all of the specification. The first improvement is the lights area. I made it so
that it is not split into sections so that it is more efficient. It also provides
room for decorations. I've also made it so that the center section can be
taken out to provide more room for storage. I made the 2 back containers
50mm lower since the container is taller than half the length of a typical
pencil, making it hard for any short pencils to be taken out or even seen..
Finally, I smoothen out any sharp edges and corners to make it safe.
Client's review:
The client is very pleased with the outcome. It meets all of the
specification points except 1 (cost). The cost is a bit more than the one in
the specification points but that doesn't bother the client too much.
Making the prototype/cardboard model
I drew the base of the product on a piece of cardboard
that is 7.5mm tall. I drew a 300mm x 300mm square
since that is the shape of the boarder. Then I measured
100mm from the sides and drew a line going through the
square, making 9 100mm x 100mm squares inside the
300mm x 300mm square. I then measure the center of
the middle squares and drew a line coming from the 2
outside corners of the middle square, making an
isosceles triangle. Then I marked out 25mm from the
middle square and drew a line parallel to the middle
square. Then I connected the center drawing creating a
square with chamfered corners. I then re-measure the
lines that I drew to make sure that they're all the exact
size.
Center walls Pencil, ruler, tri-square, band Draw a 90mm x 150mm rectangle Use safety goggles Remeasure a few times Measure the thickness of
(90mm x 10mm x 150mm) saw, Flat File, sandpaper. on a 70mm thick wood using a when using the band saw. before cutting. Make sure to the wood in different
Material : mahogany pencil and tri-square. Cut the Make sure that your fingers cut a few mm away from the areas, making sure it is 10mm
rectangles using a band saw, are as far away as possible line so that any errors can be thick. Use a paper or something
making sure that it is around from the band saw. avoided. Use a fence when that has a right angle and place
5mm away from the line. File When using the band using the band saw so that the it on the corners of the
and sand the rough edges using a saw, try to keep on wood is straight. Use a wood, making sure that the
flat file and a 150-200 grit cutting forward to avoid the protractor after using the tri- corners are right angles.
sandpaper. Cut out 4 12mm thick saw snapping square to make sure the angle
wood from the 90mm x 150mm
or other dangerous events. is 90-degrees.
block of wood using a band saw.
If the saw snaps,
Sand the rough edges using a
back away from the
150-200 grit sandpaper until it
becomes 10mm thick.
machine and wait and see if
there are any pieces flying
off the machine, if
not then turn the machine off.
Wear an apron
Plan of production
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
Walls for the container of the Pencil, ruler, tri square, Band Use a pencil, ruler and tri- Use Remeasure a remeasure all the measurement
drawers. saw, sandpaper, flat file. square to mark out a 150mm x safety goggles when using the few times before cutting. Make s, making sure it is the
Material: mahogany 100mm rectangle on a 60mm band saw. sure to cut a few mm away correct measurement. Use a
thick wood. Cut out using a Make sure from the line so that any errors right-angled object to check if
band saw, making sure it is that your fingers are as far can be avoided. Use an apron. the wood is cut so that it is
5mm away from the line. Use a away as possible from the a rectangle.
flat file and a 150-200 grit band saw.
sandpaper to file and sand the When using
rough edges. Measure 10mm on the band saw, try to
the side of the block. Cut out keep on cutting forward
using a band saw, making sure to avoid the saw snapping or ot
it is 5mm away from the line. her dangerous events.
Use a flat file and a 150-200 If the
grit sandpaper to file and sand saw snaps, back away from the
the rough edges. Repeat until machine and wait
you have 4 150mm x 100mm and see if there are
rectangle that is 10mm thick. any pieces flying off the
machine, if not then turn the
machine off.
Wear an apron.
Support for the drawer. Pencil, ruler, tri-square, Mark out a 100mm x 95mm Use safety Remeasure a few remeasure
Material: mahogany bandsaw, flat file, sandpaper. rectangle on a 30mm thick goggles when using the band times before cutting. Make sure all the measurements, making
wood using a pencil, ruler and saw. to cut a few mm away from sure it is the correct
tri-square. Cut out using a band Make sure that the line so that any errors can measurement. Use a right-
saw, making sure to cut 5mm your fingers are as far away be avoided. Use an apron. angled object to check if the
away from the line. Use a flat as possible from the band saw. wood is cut so that it is a
file and a 150-200 grit When using the rectangle.
sandpaper to file and sand the band saw, try to keep
rough edges until it meets the on cutting forward to avoid
line. Mark a 10mm thick line on the saw snapping or other dang
the side using a pencil and tri- erous events.
square, to produce a 10mm If the saw
thick 100mm x 95mm snaps, back away from
rectangle. Cut using a band the machine and wait and see
saw, making sure it is 5mm if there are any
away from the line. Use a flat pieces flying off the machine,
file and 150-200 grit sandpaper if not then turn the machine
to file and sand the rough off.
edges until it meets the line. Wear an apron.
Repeat so that you have 2
100mm x 95mm rectangle that
is 10mm thick.
Plan of production
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
Walls for the 4 walls for the top Pencil, paper, scissor, ruler, Using the paper from the making Use safety goggles when using Remeasure a few times Measure the thickness of the
product tri-square, band saw, Flat File, of the 3 part, connect the the band saw. before cutting. Make sure to wood in different areas, making
(16.71573 mm x 5mm x 450mm Sandpaper. shortest edges together, making Make sure that your fingers are cut a few mm away from the sure it is 5mm thick and
+ 10mm x 3.53553 mm x an octagon with 4 long equal and as far away as possible from the line so that any errors can be measure the other wood piece
450mm) 4 short equal sides. Draw a band saw. avoided. Use a fence when in different areas, making sure
Material : mahogany similar octagon that is smaller When using the band saw, try using the band saw so that the it is 3.5mm thick. Use a paper
than the bigger octagon, making to keep on cutting forward to wood is straight and or something that has a right
sure it is 10mm away from the avoid the saw snapping or perpendicular. Use a protractor angle and place it on the
bigger octagon. Cut out the other dangerous events. after using the tri-square to corners of the wood, making
smaller octagon using scissors.
If the saw snaps, back away make sure the angle is 90- sure that the corners are right
Trace the short edges onto a
from the machine and wait and degrees. angles. Re-measure the all the
40mm thick wood. Draw a
see if there are any pieces sides, making sure it is the
perpendicular using a tri square
450mm line on the corner of the flying off the machine, if not correct measurement. Bigger
edge drawn. Connect the line then turn the machine off. rectangle 16.71mm x 5mm x
creating a 16.71573mm x 450mm Wear an apron 450mm. Smaller rectangle
rectangle. Cut out the rectangle 10mm x 3.53mm x 450mm.
using a band saw, making sure it
is 5mm away from the edge. File
and sand using a flat file and a
150-200 grit sandpaper until it
meets the line. Cut out 4 5-
10mm thick rectangle from the
block of wood. File and sand
using a flat file and a 150-200
grit sandpaper until the
rectangle is 5mm thick. Draw a
10mm x 450mm rectangle on a
45mm thick wood. Cut out
the rectangle using a band
saw, making sure it is 5mm
away from the edge. File and
sand using a flat file and a 150-
200 grit sandpaper until it
meets the line. Cut out 8 3-
5mm thick rectangle from the
block of wood. File and sand
using a flat file and a 150-200
grit sandpaper until the
rectangle is 3.5mm thick.
Plan of production (joints)
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
Top octagon Pencil, paper, ruler, band saw, Using the octagon from the Use safety goggles when using Remeasure a few times Measure the thickness of the
(16.71573 mm x 80.10408 mm x Flat File, Sandpaper. previous step, trace the the band saw. before cutting. Make sure to wood in different areas, making
10mm) octagon onto a 10mm thick Make sure that your fingers are cut a few mm away from the sure it is 10mm thick. Re-
Material : mahogany wood using a pencil and ruler. as far away as possible from the line so that any errors can be measure the all the sides,
Cut out the octagon using a band saw. avoided. Use a fence when making sure it is the correct
band saw, making sure to cut When using the band saw, try using the band saw so that the measurement.
around 5mm away from the to keep on cutting forward to wood is straight and
line. File and sand using a flat avoid the saw snapping or perpendicular.
file and a 150-200 grit other dangerous events.
sandpaper until it meets the If the saw snaps, back away
line. from the machine and wait and
see if there are any pieces
flying off the machine, if not
then turn the machine off.
Wear an apron
Finger joints to connect the Pencil, Tri square, ruler, coping Draw a smaller shape, similar Make sure to use two hands Remeasure a few Remeasure all the
walls to the base. saw, Flat file, Vice. to the shape of the base, onto when using the coping saw. times before cutting. Make sure measurements, making sure it
the base using a pencil and Make sure to be standing when to cut a few mm away from is the correct measurement.
ruler. Make sure the shape is using the coping saw. Slowly the line so that any errors can Re-measure the distance of the
10mm away from the edges. blow the dust from the wood be avoided. make sure to be smaller shape from the bigger
Then draw perpendicular lines from time to time. parallel with the base when shape, making sure it is 10mm.
from the inner shape to the Wear an apron cutting so that it cuts in a
edge of the wood, around the straight line.
perimiter of the smaller shape,
making sure they are 10mm
apart. Shade the parts that
needs to be cut for a finger
joint. Place the base on a vice
and cut the shaded areas using
a coping saw, making sure to
cut a few mm away from the
line. Use a flat file to file the
rough edges until it meets the
line.
Plan of production (Joints)
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
Finger joints on the walls. Pencil, ruler, tri square, coping Take the base and place it Make sure to use two Remeasure a few times Remeasure all
saw, Flat File, vice. ontop of the walls, making sure hands when using the coping before cutting. Make sure to the measurements, making sure
that the wall is in the place saw. Make sure to be standing cut a few mm away from the it is the correct measure ment.
where it will be once it is when using the coping saw. line so that any errors can be Try and connect the walls to
joined together. Trace the Wear an apron. Slowly blow the avoided. Make sure to look the base, making sure it fits
finger joint from the base to dust from the wood away from horizontally when using the and it's not loose.
the wall and repeat for the rest time to time. Wear an apron coping saw so that its straight.
of the walls. Shade the areas
where the base meets the
walls, creating the other part
of the finger joint. Turn the
walls on the larger flat side.
Draw a parallel line(using a
ruler, tri square and pencil)
from the place where the
finger joint is draw, making
sure it is 5mm away from the
edge. Do this for the rest of the
walls. Place one wall on a vice
and cut out the shaded area,
making sure to cut a few mm
away from the line. Use a flat
file to file the rough edges until
it meets the line. Repeat for
the rest of the walls.
Rebate joints to connect the marking gauge, ruler, tenon Mark out 5mm on the marking Make sure to place you fingers Remeasure a few remeasure
100mm width walls. saw, Flat File, wooden guage using a ruler. Use the as far away as possible from the times before cutting. Make sure all the measurements, making
benchmark. marking guage to draw a 5mm tenon saw. Slowly blow the dust to cut a few mm away from sure it is the correct measure
parallel line on the side of one from the wood away from time the line so that any errors can ment. Try and connect the
of the 100mm wall so that the to time to avoid it is going into be avoided. Do not apply a lot walls to the base and connect
mark is on the left side of the your eyes. Wear an apron. of pressure when using the the walls to each other, making
finger joint. Place the wood on tenon saw since the top part is sure it fits well and it is not
a benchmark and cut using a heave and gravity will do its loose.
tenon saw, making sure it is a job. Blow the dusts from the
few mm away from the line. wood from time to time to
Use a flat file to file the rough clearly see the lines.
edges until it meets the line.
Do this for the rest of the
100mm walls.
Plan of production (joints)
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
Mitre joints Pencil, ruler, tri square, band Place the walls on top of the base, Use safety goggles Remeasure a few times Put the walls and base
saw, Flat File, sandpaper. as if it were to be jointed when using the band saw. before cutting. Make sure to together, making sure they fit
together. Using a pencil, mark a Make sure that your fingers cut a few mm away from the firmly.
line (on the inside of the wall) are as far away as possible line so that any errors can be
from the corners of the shape that from the band saw. avoided. Make sure to use
is 10mm smaller than the
When using the band guards when using the band
perimeter of the base. Repeat for
the rest of the corners that do not saw, try to keep on saw to cut the wood in a
have a perpendicular partner. cutting forward to avoid the straight line.
Repeat the process but this time saw snapping
using the perimeter of the base or other dangerous events.
and the outer side of the wall. Us If the saw snaps,
a pencil and a tri square to extend back away from the
so that it is perpendicular to the machine and wait and see if
edge of the wood. Connect the there are any pieces flying
two lines (outer and inner side of
off the machine, if
the wall) on top of the wall so that
it produce an acute and obtuse
not then turn the machine off.
angle. Repeat for the rest of the Wear an apron
walls. Use a band saw to cut along
the lines, making sure it is 5mm
away from the line, towards the
smaller side. Use a Flat file and a
150-200 grit sandpaper to file and
sand the rough faces until it
reaches the line. Repeat for the
rest of the walls.
Finger joints on the walls and Pencil, ruler, tri square, Repeat the steps from making Make sure to use Remeasure a few Remeasure
the top. coping saw, Flat File, vice. the finger joints on the base two hands when using the times before cutting. Make sure all the measurements, making
and the walls but this time on coping saw. Make sure to be to cut a few mm away from sure it is the correct
the top and on the taller walls. standing when using the coping the line so that any errors can measurement. Try and connect
saw. be avoided. Make sure to the walls to the top, making
Wear an apron. Slowly blow look horizontally when using sure it fits and it's not loose.
the dust from the wood away the coping saw so that its
from time to time. Wear an straight.
apron
Plan of production (joints)
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
housing joints for the inner Pencil, ruler, tri square, band Connect the tall walls. Use safety goggles Remeasure a few times connect the walls together,
walls saw, Flat File. when using the band saw. before cutting. Make sure to making sure they fit firmly.
Make sure that your fingers cut a few mm away from the
are as far away as possible line so that any errors can be
from the band saw. avoided. Make sure to use
When using the band guards when using the band
saw, try to keep on saw to cut the wood in a
Draw this exact shape on the walls cutting forward to avoid the straight line.
Carefully cut out using a band saw, saw snapping
making sure to leave some space in or other dangerous events.
the inside so that you can file it. If the saw snaps,
Then file it using a flat file. back away from the
machine and wait and see if
there are any pieces flying
off the machine, if
not then turn the machine off.
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Housing joint for the base of Pencil, ruler, tri square, Band On the 6 tall walls, put a 70mm Use safety goggles when using the Remeasure a few Connect the walls and insert
the drawer. saw, Flat file. mark from the bottom of the band saw. times before cutting. Make sure the drawers support, making
walls, on the inner side of the Make sure that your fingers are as to cut a few mm away from sure they fit firmly.
walls. Then draw a far away as possible from the the line so that any errors can
band saw.
perpendicular line all the way be avoided. Make sure to
When using the band saw, try to
across the wall. Then draw a keep on cutting forward to avoid use guards when using the
parallel line above the the saw snapping or other dangero band saw to cut the wood in
perpendicular line, making sure us events. a straight line.
it is 10mm apart. On the sides If the saw snaps, back away from
of the walls, continue the line the machine and wait and see
by 5mm. Then connect the if there are any
line. Cut out the line using a pieces flying off the machine,
band saw, making room to file if not then turn the machine off.
in inside of the cut. File using a Wear an apron
flat file.
Plan of production (joints)
Parts Tools and Machines Process Health and Safety Quality Control Quality check
hole on the top and bottom for Pillar drill, brad point drill bit, Place the top part onto a scrap Use safety goggles when using Remeasure a few times before Plug in a 20mm diameter
the fluorescent light. clamp wood. Clamp both pieces onto a the pillar drill. Use apron. Make drilling. Blow of excess dust. fluorescent bulb and make sure
table to prevent it from moving sure your fingers are as far Slowly use the pillar drill and it fits firmly.
when drilling. Use a tape to mark away as possible from the drill make sure to stop right when
out 5mm on a 20mm diameter brad
bit. the tape is above the top
point drill bit. Mark out a 20mm
diameter circle on the center of piece.
the top piece. Place the drill bit in
the pillar drill. Start the drill and
carefully drill the top piece and
stop until the tape is right above
the wood piece. Repeat the
process for the bottom piece.
Rebate joints Pencil, band saw, Flat file. Place the walls onto the top Use safety Re measure a few time before Assemble the pieces together,
To connect the octagon part as if it were to be goggles when using the band saw. cutting. Slowly cut using the making sure they fit firmly.
Walls and the top connected for the final Make sure that band saw to avoid any
And bottom part. product. Use a pencil and trace your fingers are as far away mistakes.
as possible from the band saw.
the sizes of the walls onto the
When using the
top. Mark a 5mm line on the band saw, try to keep
side of the octagon. Cut the on cutting forward
octagon using a band saw, to avoid the saw snapping or other
making sure to cut a few mm dangerous events.
away from the line to leave If the saw
some space for filing. File the snaps, back away from the machin
rough edges until the line. e and wait and see if there are
Repeat for the bottom part. any pieces flying off the
machine, if not then turn the
machine off.
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From slide 50 – 61, I can see
how the parts of the
products are constructed,
the health and safety of
Plan of production each procedure and the
quality check and control of
each step.
Connect all the pieces together to make sure it is smooth and there are no uneven parts sticking out. If
there are, File the uneven area and sand using a 150-200 grit sandpaper until it is even. Then
Disassemble the pieces. Apply glue to joints that is on the base of the product and connect them
together. Use a strap clamp to make sure the joints stick together firmly. Rub off any excess glue. Wait
until the glue is dry. Then apply glue on the housing joint for the shelves and insert the shelves. Rub off
any excess glue. Connect the top parts of the product together using glue and clamps. Make sure to not
clamp too hard. Remove any excess glue and wait until it is dry. Assemble the product, making sure
there are no gaps, and it is smooth.
Specification description Evaluation
aesthetics The products can be any color as long as it looks neutral to the The materials looks good together. They are both wood and have similar colors.
surrounding and it has a smooth color scheme. The product The color fits the surrounding since it will be placed on a wooden table and the
must be smooth so that it looks appealing and have a modern bown color goes well with the white wall. The combination of the white and
look. brown and the smooth edges make it have a modernistic feel to it.
cost The product must be affordable. The function and aesthetics The product does not cost around 50-100QAR since the materials used were quite
must be worth the price. Around 50-100QAR is what the client expensive, but it is a reasonably cheap price. The price is 115QAR, a little bit
prefers. over the specification but because of the materials and modernistic look, the
client thinks the price suits the product.
safety The product must be safe to all ages. It must not have sharp The product is 99% safe. It has smooth edges to prevent any minor injuries and
edges to avoid any minor injuries. The product must not have the fluorescent bulb is untouchable since it is covered by Epoxy resin. The 1% is
any small parts that can be put in the mouth and swallowed to because of the drawers. The drawers have sharp corners so that it fits nicely.
prevent any choking incidents. The bulb must also have There will be a very low chance of the client getting hurt since the only time the
something to protect it, so the client won't accidentally touch client can get hurt is when the drawers is opened.
it and burn her hand.
Size. The product must not be too small since it will store small The size of the product is 300mm x 300mm x 450mm. It is 450mm tall because of
items like keys, key chain, paperclips etc.. It must not be too lamp so that it can light up the whole desk. It is 300mm x 300mm because there
big since the biggest item it could store are pencils and rulers. are 4 separate storage places. 2 for storing pens, pencils, rulers etc. And the
The size would range from 50mm to 500mm. Preferable more other two for storing small items like paper clips, pins, keys etc.
into the 300mm-500mm range.
Function It must light up the whole desk, possible act as a night light and The tall lamp structure increases the lights radius, allowing it to light up the
light up some of the room. whole desk. It can also light up half of the room which can also act as a night
light.
Material It must be made of wood and/or plastic. The product is made of mostly mahogany and oak. It has epoxy resin to act as a
decoration and a protection around the bulb. The bulb is a fluorescent light.
Overall, it is made mostly out of wood and epoxy resin is plastic. The only
material that is not wood or plastic would be the metal around the fluorescent
light.
Environment It must be environment friendly. All parts of the product must The wood can be recycled and turned into processed woods or be used again for
be recyclable, if not then most of it should be, or it should not smaller projects. The epoxy resin cannot be turned back or reformed since it is a
drastically affect the environment. thermosetting plastic, but it can be cut off and used for smaller projects. The
fluorescent bulb can be recycled. The glass, metals and other materials that
make up fluorescent lights can all be recycled.
Specification slide 25
In this slide, I have found out what
topic What my product must have Why must my product have this my clients want and what I need to
feature apply to my product to make it
successful.
aesthetics It can be any colours. Must be smooth. It must have this feature so that can
Must match the surroundings. strong spread the light around the lamp and
light. emit a good colour. It must be smooth
so that it has a nice texture .
Cost It must be around 50-100Qar it must have this feature because a lot
of people wants it to be this price,
according to the questionnaire, and so
that it is affordable.
Safety It must not have sharp edges, no small It must have this feature so that it is
bits and must have something that safe, so the clients won't have any
won't allow my client to touch the problems trying to avoid any safety
bulb hazards.
Size It must be a small/medium size. It must have this feature because most
Around 50mm -500mm people chose it to be this size so that
it can fit on their desk. It also won't
make any distractions when they're
working
Function is must light up a whole desk and store It must have this feature because it is
small things a lamp and for it to be a lamp, it must
light up a whole desk.
Materials It must be made of wood and/or It must have this feature because,
plastic from the questionnaire, most people
wanted it to be made of this material
and so it will be a successful product.
Environment It must be environmentally friendly. It It must have this feature so that the
must be able to recycle and/or does client will know that the we care for
not heavily effect the environment the environment so the client will buy
more or persuade other people to buy
the product.
Feedback 7.3.21
feedback 17.01.21
Feeback 29.11.20 Fantastic CAD work and
Cardboard model looks good.
production plan. Well done.
Just compare it against your
specification in a table like you
Please continue to finish your card
did with your design ideas.
No cardboard model model and then just testing and
evaluating left to go. Nearly
No testing of model against Plan of making coming along.
there, well done
specification points
Still need exploded and
No plan of production Objective testing and evaluation
orthographic drawing.
of the product with systematic
No exploded drawing
reference to its performance, the
Research into how you will make
No orthographic drawing specification and user. Where
and construct the final design.
appropriate, testing will be
carried out in the environment for
Also add in the CAD model you
which the product was intended.
showed me in lesson with the
Clear identification and analysis
developed areas.
of strengths and weaknesses of
the product leading to detailed
Finish your card prototype as this
and meaningful conclusions with
is worth 30 marks
proposals for further
development.