Year 12 Product Design and Technology folio-T_Ted Meehan

MODIFICATIONS

Modification Explanation of modification End user comment

Material used for box and tray The material originally listed to be used on the The end user does not mind the changes
box was Victorian ash. The tray was meant to in material because they understand
Material finishes be made from walnut and the tray inserts how sourcing material is difficult. They
Tasmanian oak. Due to supply issues the base feel that the ne combination will still
of the box and the try are now Tasmanian oak, look very effective.
the lid is Victorian ash and Tasmanian
hardwood and the tray inserts are Tasmanian The end user feels that these changes
hardwood. will make the box look very effective
especially highlighting the curved face.
The finished used on the box have been
changed to danish oil on the base, intertrain on
the lid and the tray insert will be left as raw
wood. The changes have been made as a result
of the material changes.

The modification section of this folio has shown how during the production of this produce there were changes to material
thickness, jointing methods, the features of the trays and finishes.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 8

Working Drawings
Practical Assessment
Procedures an innovative and quality product
Addresses the context, constraints and
considerations of the Design Brief

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 8

Assessment criteria 8 saw the producer in this
case the designer too, working to produce the best
product possible. There were many challenges
face in both the production of the product and
with the working from home conditions due to a
lockdown. The challenges were overcome by all
parties involved and they are proud to have
produced such a innovative, creative and truly
special product for the end user.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 9

Log of End-user Feedback
Modifications

End User Evaluation
Evaluation Criteria
Suggested areas of improvement

Care Label

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FINAL PRODUCT

This is a rendering of what the product
was indented to look like. Note that all of
the modifications have not been shown
in this rendering.

This is an actual photo of how
the product ended up looking.
It is very similar in design to
the rendering but the materials
and finishes are different.

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FINAL PRODUCT

This slide highlights all of the details that are apart of the final product along with the product in
its final environment.

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FINAL IMAGES

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A major part of producing this product is project management. It is important that there is always someone
who is keeping track of all aspects of the product.

The project manger on this product was in charge of making sure that the product was going along
at a pace that was inline with the scheduled production plan and the Gantt chart. The project had a
budget of $200 and has come in well underbudget around $150. Being both the producer and the
project manager it was my own responsibility to work out issues as they arose and think of
innovative ways to use tools and materials to maximise production. Due to the lockdown in
Melbourne I was unable to get much help from people, that being the case I had help from my
teachers in ordering and cutting some material to length. I also had hep from one of my fathers
friends in thicknessing a the piece of Tasmanian hardwood from 19mm to 12mm. All of the other
work was carried out by myself and 95% of the decisions were carried out by myself as the
designer and run past the end user.

The description of project management skills have shown exactly what was expected to be completed and
was completed by the producer of this product.

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RECORD OF END USER FEEDBACK

The record of end user feedback shows all of the information that was received from the end user from the beginning of the
design process all the way through to the end of the design process. This information varies from design information through
to practical consultation.

Date of feedback Stage of design process What was discussed: Results of the discussion:

3/32021 User centred design Miss Meehan and I discussed what As a result of this decision I
quantities of jewellery and what types understood that the product must
13/5/2021 Design options of jewellery that she will want stored. have the ability to hold 3 pairs of
She was very clear in what she wish to sunglasses, 3 watches, 4 rings, 5
3/9/2021 Production be stored and where the product itself necklaces and 2 solid bracelets. It was
12/9/2021 Production will be stored. also understood that the product must
fit in a 440,345,145mm drawer.

In the design option stage Miss As a result of Miss Meehan viewing
Meehan and I discussed what her all of the design options put forward
preferred design option was. This to her it was decided that deign
meant that she had the most input option five would be chosen and
possible on the final product that was constructed as a result of this design
designed. folio.

This discussion surrounded the The result of this discussion is that
jointing method between the lid and Miss Meehan was happy for the mitre
the vertical members of the lid. to be changed to a butt joint where
the lid meets the sides.

The end user was consulted if there As a result of this consultation I was
were happy with how all of the mitres able to glue the sides of the tray to the
on the tray looked before they were tray and proceed with the project.
glued in place.
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RECORD OF END USER FEEDBACK

Date of feedback Stage of design process What was discussed: Results of the discussion:

15/9/2021 Production The end user was consulted to ensure Miss Meehan was happy with how
that they were happy with the size and the watch holder looked especially
pattern of the watch holder that was to the end grain feature.
be installed on the tray.

15/9/2021 Production In this discussion the end user lent me The required measurements were
a pair f her sunglasses that she wanted taken from the sunglasses and the
stored so that I was able to take sunglasses holder was built in
measures off of them so that the compliance with this data.
glasses holder would be as
personalised as possible.

21/9/2021 Production The end user and I worked together to The size was decided upon by the end
25/9/2021 Production decide what size the indentations user and I was able to use that jig to
should be on the side of the lid to lift make both of the indentations to the
the lid off. specifications that the end user
desired.

The end user and I discussed the finish As a result of this discussion it was
that she was most happy with. We agreed that the two coats on the lid
discussed if two coats would be and base was good and that the
enough to achieve a colour that se was smoothness of the inside was to her
happy with. expected standards.

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ENDER USER FEEDBACK ON THE FINAL PRODUCT

This portion of the design folio is a place where the end user is able to give their opinion on how they feel about the
product.

The following is a statement form the end user, Alice Meehan.
-“The product that has been designed meets all of my needs extremely well. It has the ability to

store all of the items that I asked to be stored at the start of this folio. I am happy that the product

was able to come in under budget and all things considered with the lockdown in quite a timely

manner. I understand that this is a product that I could not just go out an buy so I was happy to

wait a few moths for such a personalised product. All of the options that were put forward to me

but I believe I chose the most appropriate one. The changes that I made in conjunction with Ted
along the way were worth it in my eyes.”

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation criteria was outlined in one of the very first stages of this design folio. It is a very good tool to be able to look
back upon and reflect on what has taken place over the entire project. To think about what has worked well and what has not
worked so well.

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

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an occasion where we undertook this or a similar project in future.

PLACES FOR IMPROVEMENT

The places for improvement part of the design folio allows the produce and designer to evaluate their work at a personal level.
It is a place where they are able to ask themselves truly about what they feel work and did not work well.

Improvement Comment

Material sustainability The materials could have been more sustainable in my eyes. The use of all hardwoods does not make for
Functionality sustainable product although because it is such a small, unique product it is not a burden on the environment. All
Quality of the materials were sourced form sustainable plantations and there was very minimal waist of material.
Time and cost
Aesthetics The product functions are requested by the end user. Some things to note are that there is more function designs
out there but as far as one off, designer pieces go this box meets all of the criteria. A part of the brief given to me
was to build a product that was unique and that is what I have done.

The quality of this product is of a standard that can not be found on any jewellery box in this price bracket. The
dovetail joints were something that I did not have much experience with but they have turned out to be a defining
feature of the product.

The cost of this box I believe would be very competitive form all of the market research and existing product I
have seen. To be able to produce this box for under $150 is very important. The time that this box took to produce
was probably a little bit longer than I expected and would have liked but the results speak for themself.

The aesthetics of the box are very impressive in my opinion. The curve of the front does not steal the show away
from the jewellery but it tempts the user to open it and look inside. The contrast of the dovetails from the end grain
to the side grain.

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PLACES FOR IMPROVEMENT

My personal evaluation:
I believe the design of the product is truly individual and special. I have not been able to find
anything remotely similar to this product though all of the market research that I did. The box has
all of the ability to store the items that I was tasked with whilst still being an original design. I
believe that the joinery methods used in this box all suited the design and were chosen because
they were the best fit of the application. My end user has expressed their gratitude for the product
that I have been able to deliver them and solving the issue they had identified in their life.

The places for improvement has been a great place for me to discuss how I feel about this product. It has shown what the
challenges and shortcomings of this folio were.

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CARE LABEL

The final part of this design folio is a care label for this product. It is important that the product has ongoing care so that it
can last as long as possible. It is not expected that the end user will know what the product needs so tis label is in place to
help them.

Caring for the wood: Crafted By Cleaning the box:
Ted
It is important that the product is not stored in If the box should need to be cleaned so with a damp
direct sunlight. Failure to do this may cause the cloth. Do not use any harsh chemical cleaners. Do
wood to expand or shrink and for the finish to not leave the box outside in the weather. If the box
discolour. has a sticky material on it try using clean, soft brush
It is important that the wood does not come into to remove the item.
contact with large quantities of water. If the
product does get wet ensure that it is dried with a
paper towel or cloth.

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If the box is to get a small dint in it you can to clean, fix and care for the product.
leave it as it will not case the box an damage. If
the dint is major lightly and the are to remove
the finish, apply a natural colour wood putty
and sand once dry. One sanded apply an

appropriate sealer/finish.

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