2. Analysis of the Research – You must comment on all you have found out from your research explaining how useful it has been and how you intend to use it. You may want to present this information in the form of graphs, charts, tables or text.
3. Specification – This should state exactly what you are going to achieve and what you expect your Educational Toy to do. Remember be SPECIFIC, avoid writing statements like:- ‘It must be cheap’ or ‘It must be light’. It is better to say ‘It must cost no more than £3’ or ‘It must weigh no more than 200 grams’.
4. System of control for production of product - You need to think about how you could make several Educational Toys all exactly the same. Suggest the use of a template, jig or fixture.
OBJECTIVE 3 – Generation of Design Solutions.
· Make a copy of your Specification, which you can refer to while designing.
· Try to develop a good range of different ideas.
· Make sure you keep all your design sheets. DO NOT DISCARD ANYTHING.
· You need to make references to both the Design Brief and the Specification.
· You must write notes on your sketches to explain what you are trying to show.
· Your ideas must consider all the factors involved, i.e. construction methods, size, safety, etc.
· Add some colour to highlight particular areas of your design.
OBJECTIVE 4 – Product development.
1. Carry out an investigation to find out which materials will be the most suitable for your Educational Toy. For example try cutting some softwood, plywood, hardboard, MDF. Make a chart to show which is the easier to cut, finish, join. Try different types of finish. Try different types of joining methods. You could repeat this process for plastics and metals (Only investigate materials which are obviously suitable). Maybe use a materials database. (We have one in school. Ask!)
If necessary look at commercial fixings, hinges etc. You will eventually need to purchase these.
2. Select one of your ideas and develop your idea through drawings and models (models are ESSENTIAL). Check your design using your specification to make sure it meets your requirements. Explain why you have made changes/improvements to your design.
Marks are awarded for the quality of presentation of your ideas in this section of your design folder. Using a computer to present some of your ideas will also gain marks.
3. Final Solution – A clear drawing in colour showing your final design. This should represent the finished product.
4. Mass production – If your design is to be manufactured in quantity and all to the same high quality think about any changes you may need to make to:
· choice of materials.
· methods of construction (Make a jig, former or template which you will use).
· types of finish.
Show clearly any changes and give reasons for the changes.
5. An accurate orthographic drawing showing all the sizes.
OBJECTIVE 5 – Product Planning and Realisation.
Make sure that your final product allows you to use a wide range of skills and techniques during manufacture.
· Planning
· A detailed cutting list showing all the materials, components, tools and equipment you require.
· A detailed workplan, clearly explaining each stage of manufacture in a logical order. This should also include a time-plan for the manufacture of your chosen design.
OBJECTIVE 6 – Evaluation and Testing.
1. Test Specification - You now need to produce a method of thoroughly testing your final product. This could be some kind of table with questions such as:- Is the Educational Toy fun?
Is it colourful?
Do the pieces fit together?
Is it well made? etc.
2. Evaluation - You must now produce a detailed evaluation of the whole project. You need to refer back to your original Specification, stating whether or not it satisfies all the requirements of it. Use your Test Specification as a basis for this Evaluation. Comment on how effective your jig/fixture was, and how it could be improved. Produce sketches of your final design showing changes, which have been made, and improvements you think could be made.