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Innovate It Brainstorm (2) - Coggle Diagram
Innovate It Brainstorm (2)
Environmental consideration
Made of recyclable materials
: Repurposes items meant to be thrown away, decreasing waste
Durability
: Prioritize longevity of product in order to minimize the need for replacements
Smaller size
: Creating a smaller project minimizes materials used
No electricity involved
: lessen the pollution caused by fossil fuels
Purpose of project is to help the environment, aimed at lessening human impact on the environment
Local sourcing
: Source materials locally to minimize transportation-related carbon emissions
Target users
My mom:
55 year old female
Married and has 2 kids
Currently working as a financial management specialist
Values items that contribute to a comfortable & organized home
My dad
Chairman & CEO of a company
56 year old male
Married and has 2 kids
Appreciates functional and practical design
A friend
15 year old teenage girl
10th grade Student at ISM
Very creative person (artist) that appreciates aesthetics
Requires help with organizational skills in terms of overall life organization & schoolwork
My brother
13 year old boy
8th grade student at ISM
Tech-savvy and open to innovative ideas
May prioritize trendy and modern designs
Student in need at a school I volunteer at
14 year old girl
Attends a local Filipino school in Alabang
Home is very messy / unorganized
Lacks certain essentials / school supplies
Myself
15 year old female
10th grade student at ISM
Both functionality & aesthetics are essential
Prefers projects that will sit in her bedroom & do something to enhance it
Construction techniques
Hinges
Used to join join two parts together, while allowing them relative freedom of movement (typically used for doors, cabinets, etc)
Can be applied on variety of materials
Joint
Used to join two wooden pieces together (not applicable to many materials)
Acrylic inlay
Offers versatility in design due to wide range of colors & ability to cut acrylic into intricate patterns.
Allows for customization of surfaces, providing personalized touch
Laser wood etching
Can create intricate designs with high precision (like names, dates, messages)
faster & more efficient than manual engraving methods
Drills
Variety of drills used to create holes in diff. materials
Typically used to create holes for screws & dowels
Innovation
Incremental innovation: "a series of small improvements or upgrades made to an existing products"
(Tech Target)
example: Apples iPhone series: Each new model introduces advancements in hardware, software, and design, building on its predecessors.
Change in manefacturing: Changes in the prcoess of making the product
Material changes
Multifunctionality: a singular product having more than one use
Radical / disruptive innovation: Disrupts the way we live
example: ChatGPT: disrupted the educational workplace
Shape
star
offers unconventional / striking design
impractical for maximizing storage
circular disk
suitable for tabletops, coasters, any project where a round design is desired
triangular prism
Offers a bold and contemporary design
rectangular prism
Simple & classic, not as eye-catching as other shapes
Suitable for basic storage solutions, like boxes or shelving units.
hexagon
strong shape because it can distribute stress evenly across its structure
