MENG3014 - Product Development and Innovation

Design Project Report

Project Title Goes Here

[Insert picture of final design CAD assembly model and physical prototype here]

Group Name: Fantastic Design Company

Group Members: John Doe #1234567, Jane Doe #1234567, Roger Doe #1234567, etc.

Date: Day / Month / Year

 Table of Contents

1 PROJECT SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................................... 2

2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 MOTIVATION .......................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 PROBLEM DEFINITION AND NEED STATEMENT ...........................................................................................................3
2.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................................................................3
2.4 TARGET MARKETS AND USERS ................................................................................................................................3
2.5 DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................................................3
3 BACKGROUND RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1 GENERAL BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................................4
3.2 REVIEW OF EXISTING PRODUCTS .............................................................................................................................4
3.3 REVIEW OF EXISTING PATENTS ................................................................................................................................4
3.4 DESIGN OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................4
4 USER AND DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................. 5
4.1 USER REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................................................................5
4.2 REQUIREMENTS SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................................................................5
5 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ........................................................................................................... 6
5.1 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS ..........................................................................................................................................6
5.2 MORPHOLOGICAL CHARTS .....................................................................................................................................6
5.3 DESIGN ALTERNATIVES ..........................................................................................................................................6
5.4 DESIGN EVALUATION ............................................................................................................................................6
6 FINAL DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................... 7
6.1 FINAL DESIGN DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................7
6.2 POKA YOKE AND FMEA ........................................................................................................................................7
6.3 MATERIAL SELECTION ...........................................................................................................................................7
7 PROTOTYPING AND TESTING ........................................................................................................................ 8
7.1 PROTOTYPE CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................................................8
7.2 TESTING .............................................................................................................................................................8
8 DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................... 9
9 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................... 10
10 APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................................... 11
11 MARK SHEET ............................................................................................................................................... 12

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1 Project Summary
[Write a project summary here that describes the aim of the project and what was achieved
(maximum 150 words).]

[Please remember that a design report is all about justification! That is, you have to justify all
the design decisions made with valid reasons. The report must be written in third person. For
example, it will be incorrect to say we decided to prototype the design (first-person).
Rather, use it was decided to prototype the design .]

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2 Introduction
2.1 Motivation

[Why did you choose this particular design problem?]

2.2 Problem Definition and Need Statement

[Clearly state the problem being addressed and the solution neutral need statement.]

2.3 Project Objectives

[What did you hope to achieve by the end of the project?]

2.4 Target Markets and Users

[What groups of people will use your product? What statistics give an indication of market
size?]

2.5 Development Schedule

[Describe how the development of the project took place over the term by using a GANTT Chart
of the completed project.]

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3 Background Research
3.1 General Background

[General background material goes in this section. For example, if you are developing a product
to assist people with arthritis and joint pain, then this section should contain background
information on the disease and the difficulty faced by such people. If you are developing an
agricultural product such as a new manual crop spraying device, then this section should
contain background on agriculture and how spraying cans are used in the process of growing
crops.]

3.2 Review of Existing Products

[A critical review of existing products goes here with a benchmarking table.]

3.3 Review of Existing Patents

[A critical review of existing patents goes here with a benchmarking table.]

3.4 Design Opportunity Description

[Include a clear statement of the design opportunity with appropriate perceptual maps.]

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4 User and Design Requirements
4.1 User Requirements

[User observational and interview studies go here. Prioritise the design problems/needs.]

4.2 Requirements Specification

[Include a requirements specification table, aiming to be as thorough as possible and try to

quantify the requirements as much as possible.]

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5 Conceptual Design Alternatives
5.1 Functional Analysis

[Include a functional analysis (with diagrams) of what the product must do.]

5.2 Morphological Charts

[Based on the functional analysis, include a comprehensive morphological chart using sketches
in the chart if possible. If the chart is too large to include in the body of the report, place it in an
appendix and reference it.]

5.3 Design Alternatives

[Based on the morphological chart, develop and sketches conceptual alternative product
configurations and sub-assemblies (with description/discussion of each one). A textual
description of each alternative must also be included. A minimum of 3 different alternatives
should be included.]

5.3.1 Conceptual Alternative 1

5.3.2 Conceptual Alternative 2

5.3.3 Conceptual Alternative 3

5.3.4 Conceptual Alternative 4

5.3.5 Conceptual Alternative 5

5.4 Design Evaluation

[Present a design evaluation of the alternatives using a method taught in class. Describe which
alternative is best or what combination of alternatives will be taken forward for the final
design.]

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6 Final Design
6.1 Final Design Description

[Describe the final design in detail. Sketches and Solidworks CAD drawings need to be included
(you can place orthographic detail drawings in an appendix, but at least one CAD assembly
drawing must be in this chapter to explain how the design works).]

6.2 Poka Yoke and FMEA

[Demonstrate the use of tools such as Poka Yoke and FMEA in the development of the final
design.]

6.3 Material Selection

[Demonstrate the use of the CES Selector and how you selected materials for the final design.]

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7 Prototyping and Testing
7.1 Prototype Construction

[Explain how the final functional prototype was made, including images of the construction
process. Show the bill of materials and process sheets. Elaborate on MAKE vs BUY decisions.
Include a summary of expenses, facilities used and time spent (by team and supporting
staff/others).]

7.2 Testing

[How did you test the prototype for functionality and acceptance by users? What tests were
performed and what were the results? Did the design perform adequately or does it need re-
working\further work?]

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8 Discussion and Conclusion
[Discuss and reflect on the following issues:
the functioning of the working prototype
changes from concept to final design
mistakes made along the way
cost issues
working with intended users and their feedback
design team functioning
scope for improvement
any other issues that you think are worth discussing
]

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9 References
[The standard UTT referencing style must be used.]

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10Appendices
[Appendices to include orthographic part drawings with dimensions and any other material
better suited to an appendix.]

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11 Mark Sheet
Element Inadequate Barely Adequate
0 1-2
1. Problem No solution neutral problem Attempt at a solution neutral
Definition and statement given and target problem statement (may
Target Market market described. contain solution elements).
One target market
described. Supporting
statistical data missing or
evidence solely based on
personal experience.
2. Project No use of project Minimal use of GANTT charts
Planning management tools. (or other tools) with
insufficient/incomplete task
descriptions. No revisions
evident.
3. Product and No product or patent review Bare minimum of similar
Patent Review conducted. products and patents
reviewed and compared
(around 3 each) along a few
key dimensions (technology
used and price being the
minimum necessary). No
clear statement of the
design opportunity.
4. User No user research conducted. Some qualitative user
Research research conducted using
observations or interviews
with a severely limited
sample size (3 4 people).
Problems listed but not
prioritised.
5. Design No requirements Basic qualitative design
Requirements specification drawn up. requirements in a few key
areas. Covers basic product
functions with few attempts
to quantify and justify (5 7
categories)
6. Functional No functional analysis or Basic high-level functional
Analysis and morphological charts analysis presented (diagrams
Morphological utilised. may be incomplete). Some
Charts functions are used as inputs
for morphological charts.
Few solution principles for
each function listed (2-3).
Lack of sketches and/or
description for solution
principles.
7. Conceptual No alternative concepts Around 3-4 alternative
Alternatives presented. concepts presented.
Concepts may be similar to
each other with minor
variations. Only one or two
concepts might be viable.
Lack of detailed or clear
explanation of alternatives.
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Good
3-4
A solution neutral problem
statement given. One or
more target markets
described. Some supporting
statistical data provided with
motivation coming from
personal experience or
observation.
The use of various design
project management tools
including GANTT charts.
Near complete/detailed task
descriptions included.
A range of related products
and patents reviewed and
compared (5 each or more)
along a range of key
dimensions (technology,
price, manufacturer,
location, accessibility etc.).
Adequate statement of the
design opportunity with
basic analysis.
Qualitative user research
conducted using
observations or interviews
with an adequate sample
size for the course (7 10
people). Prioritised list of
problems presented.
Detailed marketing and
design requirements at
quantitative and qualitative
level turned into
quantitative design
requirements covering most
design features (7 - 15
categories).
Functional analysis (with
sub-functions) presented
(with diagrams). Functions
are used as inputs for
morphological charts.
Solution principles for each
function listed (4-5 for each).
Adequate sketches and/or
description for solution
principles.
Multiple viable concepts (5-
7) presented. Concepts are
different from each other by
combining different solution
principles. Each alternative
adequately explained with
sketches. Adequate
exploration of design space.
Exemplary Grade
5
Neutral problem statement
developed together with
contextual information.
Clear target market
segments identified with
supporting statistical data.
Motivation comes from
personal experience or
observation.
The use of various design
project management tools
including GANTT charts.
Revisions of the chart
evident during design
process.
A range of related products
and patents reviewed and
compared (10 each or more)
along a range of key
dimensions (technology,
price, manufacturer,
location, accessibility etc.).
Clear statement of the
design opportunity after
thorough analysis.
Qualitative user research
conducted using
observations or interviews
with an adequate sample
size (10 or more people).
Prioritised list of problems
presented together with a
detailed analysis and insights
into user behaviour and
needs.
Detailed marketing and
design requirements at
quantitative and qualitative
level turned into
quantitative design
requirements covering all
design features (>15
categories).
Detailed functional analysis
(with sub-functions)
presented (with diagrams).
Functions are used as inputs
for morphological charts.
Extensive and novel solution
principles for each function
listed (>6-7 for each).
Detailed sketches and/or
description for solution
principles. Evidence of
creative brainstorming.
Multiple viable concepts (>7)
presented. Concepts are
different from each other by
combining different solution
principles. Each alternative
fully explained in detail with
explanatory sketches. Deep
exploration of design space
 Limited exploration of design
space.
8. Design No systematic evaluation A basic list of selection
Evaluation method employed. criteria developed (4 5).
Evaluation of alternatives
may be qualitative and
superficial.
9. Final Design No visual representation of Simple sketch, 2D or 3D CAD
Description final design. assembly model presented
only. Details missing from
representations such as part
labels, 2D part drawings and
complete bill of materials.
Textual description
insufficient.
10. Final No evident analysis and Some basic design
Design improvement of the final calculations shown for major
Analysis design for material use, parts or systems. Material
usage errors, failure, use, usage errors, failure,
sustainability etc. sustainability etc. not
adequately explored. 1-2 of
these issues considered.
11. Prototype Incomplete prototype that Low-fidelity representation
Construction cannot demonstrate product of final product with limited
functionality. functionality. Choice of
prototyping elements may
not be justified or ideal for
demonstrating functionality.
12. Prototype No product validation plan Basic product validation plan
Validation described or carried out (for described for functionality
functionality or use). and/or use.
13. Discussion No reflection on the design A cursory reflection on the
and Reflection process. design process. 1-2 issues
on the Design mentioned from the
Process following: the working
product, testing, changes
and iteration from concept
to product, mistakes made,
cost, group work and team
functioning.
14. Scope for No description of how the 1-2 ideas given on how the
Improvement design could be further design could be further
and Further improved. improved.
Work
15. Report Exceedingly poor use of Organisation, language and
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A good list of quantified
selection criteria developed
(6 9). Correct application of
evaluation method leading
to the best concept being
chosen with adequate
justification and
combination of concepts.
3D CAD assembly models
and 2D piece parts drawings
provided for the design.
Complete bill of materials
provided. Textual
description adequate to
describe the design.
Most part drawings backed
up by design calculation.
Good use of design methods
such as material selection,
Poka Yoke, FMEA and design
for sustainability leading to
design improvements.
Reasonable representation
of final product with most
functional elements
demonstrated. Make versus
buy decisions and complete
process plans described.
Breakdown of expenses
provided.
Product validation plan for
functionality and use
adequately described. Some
tests actually carried out
based on facilities available
or makeshift testing tools.
User testing carried out with
more than 5-6 users. Testing
reports adequately
summarised.
A comprehensive reflection
on the design process
including a discussion of the
working product, testing,
changes and iteration from
concept to product, mistakes
made, cost, group work and
team functioning.
Use of testing results to
generate new ideas (3-5) on
how the design could be
further improved. Some
manufacturability
considerations described.
Clearly organised with
producing unexpected and
novel alternatives.
An extensive list of
quantified selection criteria
developed (>10). Correct
application of evaluation
method leading to the best
concept being chosen with
thorough justification and
combination of concepts.
More than one stage of
evaluation may be evident.
3D CAD assembly models
and 2D piece parts drawings
provided for the design.
Multiple views utilised for a
detailed and complete
description of the design.
Complete bill of materials
provided. Extensive textual
description to describe all
design features.
All piece part drawings
backed up by extensive
design calculation and
analysis. Full use of design
methods such as material
selection, Poka Yoke, FMEA
and design for sustainability
leading to design
improvements.
Functionality of all
innovative ideas successfully
demonstrated through one
or more prototypes. Make
versus buy decisions and
complete process plans
described. Detailed
summary of expenses,
facilities used and time spent
(by team and supporting
staff/others).
Full test plan derived with
references to testing
equipment required.
Functional and user testing
(>7 users) carried out and
performance reports
provided with detailed
analysis.
In-depth reflection on the
design process including the
working product, testing,
changes and iteration from
concept to product, mistakes
made, cost, group work and
team functioning.
Detailed synthesis of testing
results and new ideas on
how the design could be
further improved and tested,
with considerations given to
manufacturability.
Very clearly organised with
Presentation, organisation, language and
Clarity and referencing. Lack of clarity in
Writing Style writing. Incorrect selection
and use of charts, diagrams,
graphs and tables.
TOTAL
referencing could be greatly
improved (>4 major
grammatical, spelling or
referencing mistakes).
Portions of text are unclear
and not well linked. Correct
use of charts, diagrams,
graphs and tables. Extensive
problems with the selection
and use of charts, diagrams,
graphs and tables.
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correct language and
referencing throughout
(barring 1-3 major
grammatical, spelling or
referencing mistakes).
Mostly clear and
straightforward writing.
Generally good selection and
use of charts, diagrams,
graphs and tables.
correct language and
referencing throughout.
Clear and straightforward
writing. Exemplary selection
and use of charts, diagrams,
graphs and tables.