Research Plan
Analyse a range of existing products
What CADCAM softwares can be used and how will they benefit the design?
What up-cycled materials could be used to create eco-friendly elements of the design?
What tools could be used to help finalise the shape and design of the product?
What compartment sizes and technological devices are practical when considering the target audience?
Research
https://www.bankmycell.com/blog/how-many-phones-are-in-
the-world
https://socialcompare.com/en/comparison/apple-iphone-product-line-comparison
https://www.reddit.com/r/AppleWatch/comments/9fwz4y/apple_watch_s3_vs_s4_dimension_and_weight/
https://9to5mac.com/2019/10/28/airpods-pro-vs-airpods-compare-features-price-size-weight/
Priority 3
This is particularly important as it directly follows from the knowledge that will be attained from analyzing the positives and negatives of various existing products; and directly relates to the 'function' and 'size' sections of the ACCESS FM. After analyzing existing products according to this specification, this question will allow me to specifically focus on one chosen specification. This ultimately makes this question the third priority, as it is directly carried from the design specification. I will be able to understand what sizes and compartments could be beneficial for the target audience, enhancing the overall functionality of the product. As a result, the research from this question will act as a guide to a range of design ideas, that will later transition into an effective product from an aesthethic and functionality perspective. Ensuring that the product adresses the needs and requirements for the target audience is the most impiortant factor to a successful product; which is exactly what the research of this question covers.
Importance of Research.
From researching this question, I will be able to pinpoint positives, negatives, and improvements for each product. A range of both primary and secondary sources will be used to conduct this analysis. Simply, I will choose 4 primary or secondary tech holders (existing), and develop a clear and concise analysis of these products.
https://www.salon.com/2019/08/31/save-65-off-this-wireless-charging-desk-organizer/
https://www.etsy.com/listing/626455247/docking-station-solid-wood-desk
The three sources presented above are secondary sources that are used to find three of the 4 existing products that will be analysed.
This product is a primary source, as it has been taken from a student who completed this task in the previous semester.
Priority 1
When analyzing the product in the following strand of this criterion (strand 3), it is required to create an analysis of existing products. This is beneficial as it acts as the core to creating a successful product. In this analysis, the PNI acts as the core or backbone, where the ACESSFM is used to support the analysis. By analysing and finding specific details about the positive factors of the given product, I will be able to gain a sufficient understanding and insight about various components or design ideas that could be included and referenced when creating the design ideas in Criterion B. As a result, I will be able to clearly see what features could be added to the product that could appeal to the target audience. This could depend mainly on aesthetics (discussed in strand 1) as the product is required to be visually appealing and fully functional to meet the needs of the target audience (15-18) Discussing positive aspects of 4 different products is 4 different perspectives and several ideas that could be implemented within my own design. Likewise, this could also apply for the negative features of the product, where analysing several negatives of the given products, it is more likely that I will ensure not to include or consider these features when creating my own design, thereby enhancing its chances of appealing to the target audience. Developing a range of improvements for the negative factors of these products ensures that I can obtain a deeper understanding and analysis for the creation of my own product. This understanding is crucial for the construction of the product which is why is should be presented as the first priority of research.
Importance of research.
Specifically, this question will allow me to find both primary and secondary information on tools that were used to create the product; other than the laser cutter. Primary research will be conducted by asking students from the previous semester what external tools were used during their criterion c. Additionally, secondary research will be conducted as research for these tools and their exact functionality.
Priority 4
Although as mentioned, the main bulk of the product will be created on the CADCAM software, it could be possible that different features of the final design in criterion b could need to be created using the tools provided, or even just to polish the design. This could be relevant if the design is created on an arc for example, which could be cut using the other tools that I have access to. As a result, this is why the design is presented as the 4th priority, as this is an extra or additional option in regards to the aesthetics of the website, rather than its functionality; which is why the previous questions were between 1st and 3rd priority. This question would be effective for additional knowledge and insight, however this could only be implemented if the previous questions regarding the overall function and creation the website were followed. All of the questions within this research plan tie into one another to create a successful product.
Importance of research
The research that will be conducted will be both primary and secondary. During lessons, I will carefully pinpoint certain up-cycled materials that are located within the classroom. Additionally, I will also find several of these materials located around my house, This way, I can ease the flow of creativity when creating my own product, and tying in the factor of environment from the design specification; to please the target audience.
Priority 5
Similarly to the previous question of the 4th priority regarding what additional tools could be used. This question is alike in its importance. The use of up-cycled materials that could be implemented within the design depends on their appeal to the target audience will be discovered through the previous questions such as 'analysing a range of existing products', and 'compartments and sizes' that could be present in the design. As a result, this question is presented as the fifth and final priroty. Since the questions within this research plan tie in to one another, the implementation of up-cycled materials is a final touch in the final design that will be made in criterion b. However, this question is also vital as I will be able to effectively meet the needs of the target audience in terms of aesthetics; and thus can present a range of discreate design ideas.
Priority 2
Since the major bulk of creating this product will be done through CADCAM (computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing), it is important to understand exactly how these softwares work. Doing this research now will be beneficial when creating the product in criterion c, as background knowledge will be attained before manufacturing the product. Additionally, the positive factors of this software will be investigated through research, and therefore I will know exactly what designs could be well created and refined in terms of the target audience. Furthermore, this also ties in with the function section of the design specification, where the main manufacturing and materials of the product appeal to the target audience. (13-18 year olds). Therefore, other factors such as aestheitcs and design follow after this question about manufacturing, which is why this question is presented as the second priority.
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Importance of research
From researching the components of this question, I will be able to investigate the aesthetic and functionality of the product. Specifically, I will be able to research several different devices that could be placed within the product and their dimensions. Therefore, researching this in detail and finding specific dimensions and sizes will become easier when developing and creating designs and final ideas, as well as the working drawing of criterion b. This will make the planning stage much simpler, and therefore the creation of the product will become more straight forward. Lastly, this will also help creative ideas flow as to where to plan specific compartments, according to the dimensions researched.
`How
This research will be completed on a MacBook Air, specifically on Google Chrome.
Where
Research will be conducted throughout various secondary sources (websites), found on the internet.
How
I will be conducting the research and finding of the products on a MacBook Air, using Google Chrome. The sources displayed below are those that will be used to write the analysis
Where Analysis will rely on primary and secondary sources (websites), and a proudct from a student of the previous semester.
How.
This research will be conducted on a MacBook Air through google chrome. The primary research will be done in person through an interview, with the student
Where.
Research will be done through various primary and secondary sources (websites, and physical interviews). This way, a range of research is provided.
How
This research will be done using a MacBook Air, with the secondary sources being on google chrome
Where
Specifically, this will done using the internet and websites as secondary sources, and simply searching within my home and the classroom for the inspiration of this question.
Importance of research This research is crucial to creating a successful product, and thats why both primary and secondary sources will be used in order to collate sufficient research for this question. Firstly, I will be asking a student from the previous semester questions about whoch CADCAM software to choose for the creation of my product. Additionally, secondary research will also be conducted on both CADCAM softwares, to create a comparison between the softwares.
Primary
Primary: Interview questions
Which CADCAM software did you use for the creation of your tech holder?
What functions did the software provide that you used?
Was this effective in creating your final design and why?
Would you prefer to use OnShape or Sketchup, and why?
Overall, was this software easily accessible and straightforward, and how?
How
This research will be done on a MacBook Air, where secondary research will be done online
Where
Research will be finalised through the internet, and face-to-face questions between peers of the previous semester.