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Design Brief Template
PLTW Engineering
Project 2.2.8 Design Brief

Client South Western IED Engineering (Mr. Sieg)
Target Parents (Buying the product)

Consumer Kids ages 5-13 (Interacting with the product)
Designer(s) Evan Grove, Derek Cracium, Emma Filipovits, Allen Landis
Problem What is the problem? Charging cords are fraying, bending, and breaking near the
Statement connection end of the cord.
Who has the problem? Charging cord customers, specifically children who are at
risk with charging wires being exposed
Where is the problem happening? All charging cords across the world with a
diameter around 0.118 inches are experiencing this problem.
When is the problem happening? After repeatedly using the charging cords.
Why is the problem important? The problem has not only rendered the cords
unable to perform their function, but it poses a safety issue especially for younger
kids.
Design Design, construct, and test a prototype that will protect a standard charging
Statement cord from fraying, bending, or breaking.
Criteria 1. Create 4 customizable designs (2 packs of 2) that target different age groups
(minimum of within our target consumer audience.
4 things) 2. Prototype easily fits over a standard charging cord.
3. Prototype takes no more than 7 seconds to secure onto a standard charging
cord.
4. Prototype won’t allow for a standard charging cord to fray or get damaged
when in use (based on a 15-foot drop test)
5. Prototype is a visually appealing design to the targeted consumers (based on
three opinions from the targeted audience)
Constraints 1. Each design is no longer than 1.5 inches.
(minimum of 2. Each design takes no longer than 1 hour to 3D print.
4 things)
3. Each design uses less than 2 cubic inches of PLA.
4. The designs allow the designers to make a profit.
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Deliverables 1. Completed Design Brief w/ realistic & measurable criteria and constraints
2. Individual & Team Preliminary Design Work (Concept sketches w/ notes &
justification from each team member’s notebook)
3. Complete set of Working Drawings for this project
4. Successful physical/3D printed prototype of concept/design for testing
purposes
5. Final evaluation of project (good, bad, ugly…) by your team and one other
team
6. Completed Reflection/Conclusion Questions
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Project Grading Criteria:

Project (100 pts): Yes Kind of… No
1. Are all established project criteria met? 20 10 0

2. Are all established project constraints met? 20 10 0
3. Are all deliverables submitted by the deadline? 20 10 0
4. Is the product design appropriate? – Will the target client(s), 20 10 0
consumer(s), and/or user(s) approve? (Is it creative/original…?)
5. Is the presentation/project completed with the utmost 20 10 0
attention paid to overall organization, understanding and professionalism/craftsmanship?
Total = 100 /100%
Final Score = Advanced, Proficient, Average, Needs Improvement, or Incomplete??? Why?
Justify your teams final score here:

● Our team met all of the required criteria as well as the constraints and deliverables. Our design is
solving a problem that is very widespread and is something that people of all ages experience. We
targeted our design to children and the parents of these children. Our designs are visibly
appealing and this is what will make the children want them. The fucntionality of the design is
what is appealing to the parents who will be buying our product. Our presentation is also
completed with the utmost amount of effort and attention to detail.
Presentation (100 pts): Advanced Proficient Average Basic Incomplete
1. Define the Problem 20 18 16 13 0

● Completed Design Brief
○ Client, Customer, and Designer
○ Problem Statement
○ Design Statement
○ Criteria (measurable)
○ Constraints (measurable)
2. Generate Concepts 20 18 16 13 0
● Concept sketches (three minimum each)
● Justification for solution path (include a Decision Matrix)
3. Develop Solution 30 25 20 10 0
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● 3D, top-down model of accessory design

○ All necessary dimensional and geometric constraints are properly applied
○ The 3D solid model is sufficiently developed to provide acceptable estimates of physical
properties. That is, the 3D model does not have to be a perfect representation of the final
design, but an effective “model” of the design for the intended purpose.
● Annotated assembly drawings of product and accessory
○ All parts necessary to demonstrate design intent are included.
○ Dimensions are included to fully define the solution, including appropriate tolerances.
○ Dimensions are placed per dimensioning guidelines and accepted practice.
○ The drawing provides evidence that the design meets all design criteria.
4. Construct and Test 30 25 20 10 0
● Visual, functional, and structural analysis of integrated assembly
● Physical and/or 3D-printed prototype
5. Evaluate Solution 20 18 16 13 0
● Self Team evaluation of design/project
● Peer Team review of accessory design
6. Completed Team Project Reflection Questions 10 9 8 6.5 0
& Graded Project Rubric w/ Justification
Total = 100 /100%

Final Score = Advanced, Proficient, Average, Needs Improvement, or Incomplete??? Why?
Justify your teams final score here:

● Our team defined a very prevalent problem and developed a very good solution to the
problem. Our solution also is very appealing to our targeted clients. In our presentation
we laid out every detail and every step we went through to get to our final design. We also
tested our printed design and evaluated the functions of it. We created our presentation
with great detail and put forth a great deal of effort.
Project Team Reflection:

As a team, reflect and answer the following prompts:
1. How is reverse engineering related to engineering design?
○ In order to do the reiteration process there needs to be an understanding of
how the previous design works and its flaws. Taking the previous design
prototype apart and looking in depth at the hidden parts are a great way of
evaluating the shortcomings of the design.
2. Why is documenting all phases of the design process important?

○ Documentation in engineering is a great way to ensure credit is given to you
and your colleagues for the hard work put in. Beyond evidence, documentation
effectively allows engineers to go back and evaluate the design and easily
make changes to improve their design.
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3. Why is self-assessment a valuable learning tool?

○ If there is one thing to take away from this class,you have to define the
problem in order to properly address the problem. Self-assessment is the
process of defining the problems within yourself and your work that way you
can make the changes necessary to improve.
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Design Brief Template

Project 2.2.8 Design Brief

Target Parents (Buying the product)

Designer(s) Evan Grove, Derek Cracium, Emma Filipovits, Allen Landis

Project Grading Criteria:

1. Are all established project criteria met? 20 10 0

Justify your teams final score here:

Presentation (100 pts): Advanced Proficient Average Basic Incomplete

1. Define the Problem 20 18 16 13 0

● 3D, top-down model of accessory design

Total = 100 /100%

Justify your teams final score here:

Project Team Reflection:

2. Why is documenting all phases of the design process important?

3. Why is self-assessment a valuable learning tool?

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