Year 4 Design Brief Template

Design Project Brief
Compacting Table Set

Design Project Brief
Compact Table Set
Problem Statement: You work for Top Tables Inc. and have been contacted by a
customer, Georgia College and State University. They need a table and chair set with a
compact design so that they can fit more furniture into their dorm rooms. They want a set
that can be put together to save on space.
Challenge: Use the seven step design process to design and build a table and chair set.
Your design must meet all of the following design constraints.
Resource materials- Use your materials, the materials in the engineering room (with
instructor approval), the internet, the Integrated Learning Units, and material you can get
from other sources to develop a solution to your project.
If you find that you need other materials, create a Bill of Material (BOM) and submit it to
your instructor. You may also submit a request to your instructor to change one or more
of the design constraints. This is done to allow you the greatest possible flexibility in
your design.
Deliverables: - You are responsible for creating the following items as part of this
project:
• Working prototype
• Design Portfolio
• PowerPoint Presentation
• T-shirt with the company name or logo
Design Constraints:
Table
- Must have either a design on top etched or have an epoxy resin design
- Must have lighting inside the table/under the top
- Has a layer of finish or paint on it
Chairs
- Tuck discretely into the table
- Are wide enough for the average person to sit in one
- Have a compartment in chair
- 2 functioning chairs
- The chairs tuck into the table so that they are not noticeably separate at a glance
The details of the characteristics of the Working Prototype are described in the constraints
section and the 7 Step Design Process Guide contained in this design brief.
The design Portfolio should be desktop published, professional in appearance, and

contain the following items:
Technology Sector Research Report – consisting of 4 subsections

• Operation and Application (1 page)
• History/Current Events (1 page)
• Impacts (1 page)
• Individual/ Organization Contribution (1 page)
Invention and Design Report
• Problem Statement
• Description of Research Collected
• Sketched and descriptions of possible solutions
• Explanation of process and reasons for choosing final design and description
of how the chosen design works
• Developmental/Analysis work including:
o Schematics with explanation
o Design Drawings
• Description of Prototype Construction
o How materials were obtained
o How parts were made with photos of process
o Problems encountered with design and any changed made as a result
• Testing and Evaluation
o Description of testing process with photos
o Problems encountered and how they were overcome
o Results of testing
o Analysis of Areas for Improvement
You will find further details about what to include in each of the sections of the design
portfolio in the 7-step design process guide, which follows immediately.
The PowerPoint presentation should be a summary of the Design Portfolio providing

highlights of the three major sections of the portfolio. The presentation should be at
10-15 minutes long and include a lot of graphics and photos.
4 Step Design Process Guide: Use the following steps as a guide to do your design
project.
PLAN:
Step 1: Problem Identification – State the above task in your own words
Step 2: Research and Investigation
2A. Technology Research
Your task is to research and present to a class a written report about tables. Include in
the following information:
Operation and Application:
What are tables?
How are tables used?
What are the different types of tables?
What kinds of material are used in tables?
History/Current events
What is the history of tables?
How have tables changed over the years?
Impacts
What impact does deforestation have on tables?
What impact has mass production had on tables?
How have tables shaped society?
What impact does the cost of wood have on tables?
Individual /organization contribution content

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Who: individual/organization who has made a significant contribution to tables
What: Biographical information (date of birth, family background, education, etc.)
When: Year(s) idea, product, or process was first used
Where: Location of center of work (this should include the country, state, or province,
and city)
Why: Reasons for developing the ideas, product, or process
How: Describe working conditions and obstacles that had to be overcome
Money: Did the individual or organization profit from the ideas
Impact: What other events occurred as a result:
DO:
Step 3: Create Possible Solutions – Use the knowledge gained from Step 2 to develop 4
or 5 possible solutions. Each team member should supply at least one solution. Make a
rough sketch of each along with a brief description of how it works. Save each of the
sketches and include them in the team portfolio.
Step 4: Chose the Best Solutions – Choose the solution that best meets the design
specifications. Document your reasons for choosing this particular solution in your team.
CHECK:
Step 5: Construct a Prototype – Construct a prototype using design drawing. Make
notes when or where the prototype varies from the design drawing. Create digital
photographs of the prototype and the team members as they create the prototype. Include
them in your team portfolio. During this time the Power Point will also be designed. The
Power Point should include your digital pictures and a summary of all of your research
and design processes.
ACT:
Step 7: Testing and Evaluation – Once assembled, test the operation of the CO2 car. This
will also be the time for your company presentation. Using your Power Point as your
visual aid, your company will give a 10 minute presentation on your research, design
steps, and final design. Any other pertinent information may also be given during this
presentation. Be sure to include your team name and number in the presentation. Your
company shirt must also be worn during the presentation.

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Design Project Brief

Compacting Table Set

The design Portfolio should be desktop published, professional in appearance, and

Technology Sector Research Report – consisting of 4 subsections

The PowerPoint presentation should be a summary of the Design Portfolio providing

Step 2: Research and Investigation

2A. Technology Research

Individual /organization contribution content

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