A Technology & Design STEM Resource

A Technology & Design STEM Resource

The following STEM funded project was developed by Sean O’Connor. This is an excellent example of a design opportunity that is very topical and will no doubt appeal to many young Technology students.

The project has been selected for the following reasons:-

• the design element is achievable by most pupils;• the project is topical and appropriate for the development of research / thinking skills;• it is ideal for modelling in card, paper, etc;• this project could be easily simplified for the low achiever and yet will stretch and challenge the more capable students;• an excellent example for modelling in 2D or 3D CAD / Solid Works;• it could be manufactured in a relatively short period of time;• the design element is controllable with a focus on symmetry; • I believe many students will receive great pleasure in taking this exciting project home.

I have no doubt that many students will develop their Technology and Design skills in engaging in this very worthwhile task. May I take this opportunity to thank Sean for this excellent resource. Raymond Moffatt WELB.

audpodStorage solution for earphones

Developed by Sean O’Connor

audpodYour Brief:

To develop a storage solution for ear phones.

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Your design must be manufactured from the following:

Material•Acrylic•Foamex•Rigid polystyrene

Workshop equipment•Drill•Coping Saw•Files •Glass paper•Line bender•Linisher•CNC equipment

Task: Identify aspect of the earphones that need to be addressed: You must know what problems exist and features you could add.

Annotate the picture and detail the areas for focus

ResearchNow research images that are associated with this type of product or similar products. Focus your research on the areas identified on the previous page.

As a designer research is key to developing a successful outcome, sourcing inspiration in the form of colours, features, form, materials, e.t.c from existing and similar products.

Task: Now cut and paste images onto this page and create a mood board

ResearchNow research images that are associated with this product. Use the areas identified on the previous page.

Teacher guidance material

DesignNow generate concepts to resolve the following problems:By breaking down the problem into aspects it then becomes easier to manage/solve.

Holding the earphone Cable storage Securing the Jack

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DesignNow generate concepts to resolve the following problems:By breaking down the problem into aspects it then becomes easier to manage/solve.

Holding the earphone Cable storage Securing the Jack

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DesignNow pull your concepts together and style:

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TIP: Card could be used to model concept and also used as a template for marking material for manufacture.

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audpodStorage solution for earphones

audpodStorage solution for earphones

audpodStorage solution for earphones

audpodStorage solution for earphones