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Lava lamps (Narrowed idea) - Coggle Diagram
Lava lamps (Narrowed idea)
Team strengths and how we'll use them
Development
When developing the product we will use diffrent practical skills seen throughout the group
Atharv possesses 3D modelling skills which will be vital for prototype making, envisioning the products aesthetics and printing the actual base of the lava lamp (3D printed) when it comes to production.
Emma possesses good aesthetically based intuition, she can help degsign/paint the plastic bottle to look more appealing and less "cheap".
Aiden possesses manufacturing skills that are very impressive. Having put together many products together in the past eg. legos etc he is very capable at the finishing step of assembling the entire product together.
Shaun is very good at researching and justification, and has taken on lead researcher for the MISI
Cooperation
Our group will work together to our own skills in the manufacturing element of the product so that we can be the most efficient as possible.
Each person will do what they do best when it comes to prototyping and product degsin and will integrate their part/work into the whole to form a cohesive final version. This will then be reapeated for mass production.
Batch vs Lean production, which fits our product better?
Batch production means making things in groups. Like a factory makes a whole bunch of one item at the same time. For example if making an umbrella one station manufactures box of 100 umbrella handles at the same time. The box is moved to the next station where its joined with 100 shafts.
Lean production means making things only when someone asks for them. Compared to batch production which has piles of elements laying around to be added to a product, lean production means that products are moved from start to finish without ever stopping to wait in a pile.
What are we choosing?
From the above definition we are most likely going to use batch production for our manufacturing. This is simply because lean producing meaning only making when asked for is simply impossible for a lava lamp which is too complicated to assemble on the spot. Additionally parts of out lava lamp like the 3D printed base may be manufactured at a diffrent rate (pile up) as everything else and will be joined at the end of production instead of in one solid production flow.
Sustainability & SDG'S
Related SDG'S
Goal #13 - Climate action.
Plastic bottle reuse: Our lava lamps will be made from plastic bottles that we personally obtain through recycling and cleanup activities that we will do together. (eg. from a beach or litter). This helps the environment in terms of cleaning up space that is used by humans as well as recycling materiels that would have otherwise gone in the landfill.
Lava lamp reuse. By selling re-fillable tablets alongside the lava lamps we can ensure that the lava lamps last significantly longer, contributing to the circular economy model where a product is used for the longest possible time.
PLA base. By 3D printing the base of the lava lamp we are also
contributing further to a clean footprint:
PLA is made from renewable, plant-based resources rather than finite fossil fuels. 3D printing also follows the principle of building from scratch instead of carving from a whole meaning that other than structural supports which can be minimised, excess waste is limited. Overall for production it is significantly more sustainable.
What happens if they actually throw it away: While we try to make our product last the absolute longest possible it is inevitable that it eventually gets thrown away. While PLA for the base is inherently a sustainable materiel to produce it is only degradable through specific high-heat processes that are unaccessible for most buying it. However we will still encourage the recycling of the plastic bottle "lamp" bit by disconnecting it from the base, washing it out and dumping in the "plastics" recycling bin.
Goal #15, #14 relation. While falling under the general umbrella of climate action reducing plastic waste also benefits ecosystems on land and under water which improves overall life quality.
Goal #4 - Quality education
Along with our lava lamp we will include a QR code that can be scanned for a tutorial on proper disposal of the lava lamp, how to operate it as well as it how it actually works in terms of the science behind it. This makes people more aware of common objects in their daily life and helps educate.
Potential buyers
Our potential buyers will be kids all over RCHK. However most likely people who like chemistry and art as they will be more fascinated by the design, movement, and how it works.
Selling point for buyers, what do they need?
While lava lamps are already cool and improve decor our buyers will most likley use it for the primary purpose of an aesthetic light source. Because of this primary usage it needs to actually emit enough light to create good ambiance as well as being pleasing /calming to look at.
Reaserch areas for our design problem
How to make a cheap & simple lava lamp.
How does a lava lamp actually work, how can we simplify it to make it as achievable to mass produce.
Regarding the light source, what type of light source do we use, is it coloured, how will it be charged? How will we integrate it into the product?
Will it be colored with dye or a colored light?
Product positioning
When actually selling the product we will position it in a "dark box" with curtains so that the night glow effect is fully visible. We will position it as a "sustainable, cheap, and unique" alternative to night lighting.