Influential Design

Yes 12e. How is it? Right, the next project is due in on the 29th of September. It is all about how design from the past has an influence on our design today. Check out the details below;

• You are required to work as a pair to design and manufacture a concept model of a ‘scaled down’ child’s chair, influenced by a designer in an era of your choice.
• The only specification is that you must design the chair so that it can be flat packed and be designed for the mass market.
• You are required to produce a mini e-portfolio that demonstrates your understanding of the chosen designers work and the era in which he, she or even a group of designers worked in.
• You must show how your concepts have been derived through the use of the influence.
• You must create a CAD illustration as a virtual prototype.
• You must display how you have used modelling to assist in your development of the design.
• The concept model must be produced using 3mm Acrylic and should slot together with out the need of adhesive.

Assessment

• 10 marks awarded for your design work and the influence used.
• This must be posted on your Blog.
• 10 marks are awarded for the use of modelling.
• 10 marks are awarded for the quality of your CAD illustration.
• 10 marks are awarded for the use of the CAM.
• 10 marks are awarded for the team work and also the completed model.

I would also advise you to look at Will Veritys Blog to look at an example of the portfolio work we want you to produce. That's it for now, enjoy.