let there be light design portfolio

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Ness (Napassakorn) Tangjetanaporn 10C 1

Let There BeLight

Design Portfolio

Ness Tangjet 11C

Statement of Inquiry:

The form and function of a system can be designed in an innovative wayusing technological advancements and equipment.


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Table of Contents

Design Need 3 Design Brief . 3 Design Specifications ....4-8Design Ideas 9-12Development of Design .13-14Final Design .. 15-16Cutting List ....17-22Plan....................22-27Picture of Product...28-30Modifications Made....30-36

Criterion A: Inquiring and Analyzing


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Design Need

This is an explanation of the problem I intend to solve:

My family and I are regularly in the studyroom, to relax, read a book, listen to music orsurf on the Internet. But there is just oneproblem; at night when we switch on thelights, the room becomes too bright.Currently, the two ways to solve this problemis either to turn on the blazing lights or notuse any light at all, which means that wecannot do anything in the room at all. This isan inconvenience, as all of us want a calmatmosphere and not a glaring light blindingour eyes before sleeping. With a bit ofillumination, my family and I will be able tofully use the study room during the night.

Design Brief

This is what Ive intended to do to solve the problem I identified :

In order to solve my problem of not having enough light in the study room, I havedecided to create a source of light in the room so my family and I can go in the roomand be able to read a book, go on the computer without having to turn on the lights.

The room is green and has a wooden, big table in the middle with the computer,books, and stationary on top, which is the perfect place to put an illuminable object.Thus the lighting will be designed to be placed on a flat surface, provide enough lightand its brightness can be adjusted. Also, the light should enhance the aesthetics ofmy study room by matching the rooms color, theme, design and dcor.

Criterion B: Developing Ideas


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Task B1- Design Specification

This is a list of requirements my product must be in order to be successful andfeasible:

Type of Specification Specification Justification1. Function(s)

(What should the light achieve?What is its purpose?)

(1.1) Provides sufficient lightthat improves theatmospere in the studyroom

(1.2) Able to provide enoughlight when the room isdark

(1.1) As a part of my designproblem, I have stated thatthe light should improve therooms atmosphere byproving light. Additionally, thelight provided will need to beable to sufficiently illuminatethe room.

(1.2) It is essential for theproduct to produce efficientlight, as it is its entirepurpose to do so.Without being able to providethe necessary light when theroom is dark, it will not beable to be used, thus notsolving the design problem.

2. Performance

(Where and when is your lightdesigned to be placed/used?)

(2.1) Can be easily movedaround

(2.2) Needs to be able to beplaced on a flat surface or table.

(2.1) For it to be usedcompetently, the product willneed to be easily movedaround. The table that theproduct will be placed on isalso big. This spec isimportant because it will beconvenient for the client tomove it around the table.

(2.2) It will need to be able tobe placed on a flat surface,meaning that it must be stableon the table so that when it isused; it is safe, firm andexpedient.


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3. Target Market

Who is intended to use the light(age gender interest)?

(3.1) Should be appropriate forall ages

(3.1) Since the product isintended to use in the studyroom, which is used by all

family members (2 adults, 1teenager), the design of theproduct should beappropriate for all ages.

4. Aesthetics

What design styles will the lighthave?What is the image being created?

(4.1) Should match the themeof the room, this includes thecolor, material.

(4.2) Should have a

minimalistic design

(4.1) It is essential for theproduct to match the designof the room. The room (seenin the picture in the DesignBrief) has green wallpaper

and dark brown bookshelfwith a big, light, wooden tablein the middle. The productwill need to fit in with thedesign of the room and cannotbe made out of bright acrylicpink since they do not match.The product can be made outof wood. If the appearance ofthe lamp does not fit in, theaesthetics of the room will besomewhat unpleasant.Therefore, I believe that it ismost fitting for my productsdesign to match the theme ofthe room.

(4.2) I have decided for thelamp to be minimalistic. Thisis because the room is alreadyfilled with other things sohaving a lamp with a complexdesign will even add to therooms clutter. Therefore theproducts design should beminimal, possibly abstract butsimple. Additionally to add tothe lamps creativity, thisminimalistic design should


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not be in a form of a normallamp.

5. Safety

What safety factors are importantin the design?

(5.1.) The distance between the

light bulb and the body of thelamp must not allow anyoverheating.

(5.2) The product must bebalanced and stable

(5.1) For the product to be

safe when in use, the distancebetween the light bulb andthe lamp must not allow anyoverheating. The bulboverheating can cause thematerial to burn. For instance,if the bulb is wrapped withpaper, the paper may get onfire due to the bulbs intenseheat and the twos closedistance.

(5.2) The product needs to besafely used by being balancedand stable. This is because theproduct should not fall overor its balance be easilyaffected by movement. Itsefficiency and usage willdecrease if it is not stable.Additionally, the productspoor stability may causeaccidents. For instance, it mayfall down the table and hit theclients feet or collapse on the table and knock off a cup orhit the computer.

6. Properties

Are there any special qualities?(6.1) The product should belong lasting

(6.1) It is important for theproduct to be long lasting, inother words, be able to beused for a long time. Itsdesign and quality should beable to be maintained for along period of time. To do so,the product, including thedesign and use of materials,needs to be high quality,stable and strong. For its


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maximum usage, the productneeds to be able to be used fora long time.

7. Dimensions

Are there any limitations orconsiderations with respect tosize?

(7.1) The measurements of thelamp must be at least 15x20x8but should not exceed 30x 45x13

(all measurements in cm)(width x length x breadth)

(7.1) The minimum andmaximum measurements ofthe product provided in thespecification beside should befollowed for the product tofunction efficiently and alsomatch the surroundings ofwhere it will be placed.Additionally, for it to sit onthe table in the room that it isintended to be. The lamp

should not be small since thesurface area of the table itselfis 1.5mx1.5m, and to providesufficient light to thebelongings on the table, thelamp should not be small. Yet,the product should not be bigas it will look unbalanced andawkward. Thus, by making it smeasurements in the rangeprovided, it will fit on thetable nicely and provideenough light.

Summary of Specifications:

Specification

(1.1) Provides sufficient light that improves the atmosphere in the study room

(1.2) Able to provide enough light when the room is dark

(2.1) Can be easily moved around


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(2.2) Needs to be able to be placed on a flat surface or table.

(3.1) Should be appropriate for all ages

(4.1) Should match the theme of the room, this includes the color, material.

(4.2) Should have a minimalistic design

(5.1.) The distance between the light bulb and the body of the lamp must not allow any overheating.

(5.2) The product must be balanced and stable

(6.1) The product should be long lasting

(7.1) The measurements of the lamp must be at least 15x20x8 but should not exceed 30 cm x 45cm x13cm

Task B2- Design Ideas

1) Feasible Ideas

In order to create the product, I will need to design it. This stage starts from abrainstorm and then a selection of designs sketched. Below are 4 feasible designideas I have created:

The 4 Annotated Designs:


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I have chosen 4 ideas that I believe will be most appropriate and will fit my specs.The sketches are all drawn in a 3D perspective and are fully annotated, providingthe possible dimensions, material/s, methods of joining, placement of the light bulbetc.


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2) Evaluation of Each Design

Based on the 4 ideas above, I will need to choose one. I will do this by evaluatingeach of my designs against each point of the specification in an appraisal of ideas

table.

My designs are rated out of 5 against each specification, I will be using the designstotal as a considering factor in choosing my final design.

Specification Design #1 Design #2 Design #3 Design #4

1.1) Provides sufficient light

hat improves theatmosphere in the studyoom

1/5

As the cone is faceupwards, the light

will only beilluminated

towards the ceilingand not to the side.

5/5 5/5 5/5

1.2) Able to provideenough light when the rooms dark

3/5

As stated before,the bulb points

upwards, may notbe enough but it

will provide a littlelight during the

dark.

5/5 5/5 5/5

2.1) Can be easily movedaround 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

2.2) Needs to be able to beplaced on a flat surface or 5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5


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unbalanced.

6.1) The product should beong lasting

predicted by its design anduse of materials)

5/5 3/5

The mulberrypaper is fragile

and delicate, thusit may not last

long.

3/5

Acrylic is lessresistant and thecolour white iseasily dirtied.

5/5

7.1) The measurements ofhe lamp must be at least

15x20x8 but should notexceed 30 cm x 45cm x 13cm

5/5 5/5 5/5 5/5

TOTAL (out of 55 points) 49 50 50 55

3) Chosen Design

Based on my appraisal of ideas table I have created above, it is clear that Design #4 has the highest total score.

Additionally, I believe that this design has a minimalistic design; it is made out ofwood (that will compliment the aesthetics of the room), and is safe. Where as otherdesigns such as design #1, has an unsuitable placement of the light bulb and design#2 has a safety issue with the mulberry paper and light bulb that may causeoverheating. While design #3 is made out of white acrylic, which is a material thatmay cause an imbalance with the wooden cone, is easily dirtied and does not matchthe surrounding of the room that the product will be placed in. Therefore, design #4seems as the most appropriate choice, the design matches my criteria and it scoreda full 55 overall score and a 5/5 for all of the specs I created.

After considering this and the fact that the design seems most feasible for this task,this will be my final, chosen design.


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Task B3- Development of Design

There are improvements that should be made to make my design better and meetthe specifications that are not currently met. These improvements will be based on aseries of interviews with my peers and my chosen client.

1) Feedback from peers:

Firstly, I asked my friends for possible improvements, here are the suggestions theymade:

Peer Suggestion#1 Grace The light may not be able to shine as good because

the light bulb is facing the side#2 Fah The design can be less bulky#3 Charlie None#4 Don Looks redundant but interesting and nice

2) Feedback from client:

Secondly, I have asked my parents on their perspective of the product, as they willbe using it in the study room. Their feedback is essential as they are the clients ofthis product, so the design should appeal and please them. Below is a summary onwhat they said:

The design has a simple/minimalistic design Can also be used as a decoration Nice idea of the initial N The light shines straight it will shine right on the eye. A reading lamp has a

flexible head/body, It is stable

3) Self-feedback (+client feedback)

Since I am also a user of this product, I also have a say in the design of this product. Ihave critically thought on the problems that this product may face and the possible

improvements.

a. I believe that a possible problem with this design is its ability to produce efficientlight (also one of my specification). It was also stated in my client feedback and fromGrace. This is because the bulb directly shines to one side and the light will likely betoo strong and bright. It maybe better if the light bulb hung down instead so that thelight is not too strong and this way, the light will be able to provide more and betterlight to the atmosphere.


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To solve this problem, I have changed the design of my product. Firstly, I havedecided to change the cone into a dome since a cone will be challenging to create.Since it is a dome and pinewood cannot be exploded, its material will be changed toacrylic. And to add to the minimalistic, simple design, the acrylic will be transparent.

Replacing the material from pinewood to acrylic will make the product morebalanced as less weight is on the right side of the product (since acrylic is muchlighter than wood).

Furthermore, I have decided to place the dome/bulb to shine downwards in orderto produce better light.

This is my modified final design: (measurements are all in cm)

The dome and the

pinewood will bejoined by securely

gluing the twopieces together. Thetop of the dome (or

the area thatconnects with thebody of the lamp),will have a squarehole that will have

the identicaldimensions of the

base of thepinewood. While

the other pieces ofpine wood will be

joined by diagonallyshaving each

connective ends byexactly 45 degrees

and then gluedtogether.

(note: I fear that the product may not be stable and balanced as the right side of theN shape has the bulb and cone attached to it, so the lamps weight will be skewed tothe right. If this occurs, one of my specs will not be achieved. During the creationphase, if the lamp faces any issues with balancing, a horizontal wood extensionmaybe added to the left. The piece will be attached and continued from the left sideof the N shape, so the outer left piece of wood would look like a flipped L )


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Task B4- Final Design

1) Final Design

Based on Task B3, I believe there are improvements that can be made. So I have

developed my chosen design and created it into a CAD drawing using the 123Designsoftware. Based on my development this is my final design, below is my final designdrawn orthographically:

Orthographic:Note: the color of acrylic is actually transparent but for it to be clearly seen in CAD, Ihave temporarily changed its color to grey.

Name: Ness Tangjet Scale: cm

2 2

8

2 3


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Exploded:


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2) Evaluation of Final Design

To evaluate my final design, the table below justifies the reason why I have chosendesign #4 aka the design digitally created on 123design above.

Specification Justification of Final Chosen Design

(1.1) Provides sufficient light thatimproves the atmosphere in thestudy room

5/5

With recent changes to the design, the lamp will providesufficient light that will improve the atmosphere in thestudy room. This will allow the lamp to provide moreand better light to the atmosphere.

(1.2) Able to provide enough lightwhen the room is dark

5/5

If it is able to provide sufficient light (seen in thespecification above), the lamp will be able to provideenough light when the room is dark.

(2.1) Can be easily moved around 5/5

Due to the designs solidity and firmness, it can bemoved around with ease. There are two points ofcontact that the product will have with the table. Also,the compact pinewood and its smooth surface will makeit easy to transport the lamp around.

(2.2) Needs to be able to beplaced on a flat surface or table. 5/5

As mentioned above, the lamp has two points of contact.These two points of contact, which is the bottom of theN shape, are both smooth and flat that makes theproduct to be able to be placed on the intended table.


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(3.1) Should be appropriate forall ages

5/5

Due to its simple design, I believe that this design isappropriate and appeals to all ages. As a teenager, I do

like its design and based on the interview with myparents; they do like the design as well. This shows thatthis final design is appropriate for all ages (teenager andadults). Since these 2 age groups are the ones who willbe using this product, and its design attracts all of theclients (despite the age disparity), the design isappropriate.

(4.1) Should match the theme ofthe room, this includes the color,

material.

5/5

The design of the lamp matches with the aesthetics ofthe room it is aimed to be placed in. The theme of thisroom is nature as there is a wooden book self, table andgreen wallpaper. The properties of the lamp includebeing made out of wood and transparent acrylic. Firstly,the products material is pinewood, which matches withthe light brown wooden table that the product will beplaced on. Its color will truly compliment each other.Additionally, the green background of the room willmatch the light brown color of the pinewood since bothcolors (brown and green) are often associated togetherand seen together in objects such as trees, plants, etc.Therefore, it will promote to the rooms theme of nature. Additionally, the transparent acrylic used for the domewill match the rooms appearance as it is transparentand will blend in easily. The use of transparent acrylicwill make it look more modern, artistic, etc. I believethat the aesthetics of this design achieves thisspecification as it the design blends in with theaesthetics of the room.

(4.2) Should have a minimalisticdesign 5/5

My chosen final design is minimalistic. This is because itis of a basic N shape, with straight and consistent edgesand lines. My design does not contain intricate details,


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small patterns, instead its design is solid, bold andsimple. This can also be supported by the client feedbackwhere both of my parents/client agreed that the designis minimalistic.

(5.1.) The distance between thelight bulb and the body of thelamp must not allow anyoverheating.

5/5

The distance between the light bulb and the body of thelamp is close, however, due to the body of the lampbeing made out of acrylic (and not paper like design #2).Acrylic is a strong material; the likelihood of a light bulboverheating it will be low. Therefore, safety issuesregarding overheating will not be present with thisdesign.

(5.2) The product must bebalanced and stable

5/5

The design of the product is balanced and stable. Seenby the explanation in specs 2.1 and 2.2, the design issolid and very durable. Additionally, thebreath/thickness of the product is pretty thick (8cm),therefore, it will be stable.

However, as mentioned in the self-evaluation of thechosen design, the weight of the product will be mainlyskewed to the right as there is the bulb and cone. But Ido believe that the design I have right now is stable andbalanced enough.

(6.1) The product should be longlasting

(predicted by its design and useof materials)

5/5

The product will be long lasting since it is made out ofpinewood, a solid and sturdy material that will be nearimpossible to wear out or break if used normally.Moreover, Pinewood is widely used in carpentry items,so its appliance in this product will not pose a problemon its age o f use. The acrylic dome will also be durable.As for the design, it is durable and firm, making it moreable to be used for a longer time. Additionally, it isevident from the other specs (5.2) (5.1) (2.2) that the


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product is safe, strong, resilient, balanced and stablewhich shows its ability to be long lasting.

(7.1) The measurements of thelamp must be at least 15x20x8but should not exceed 30 cm x45cm x 13cm

5/5

The dimensions presented in the CAD drawing fit in myspec. The designs measurements do not exceed themaximum and is not lower than the minimumrequirement.

Total: 55 points

Summary of Evaluation:Design #4, or my chosen design has matched all of my specifications; therefore it isfeasible. It meets my function, and it is clearly suitable to be placed in the intendedatmosphere. The design meets all of my specification and its categories such asfunction, properties, safety, aesthetics, target market, and performance. There willneed no further development for the design and for my specification.

This is a list of materials and dimensions required in my design:

Materials Dimensions(width x height)

Quantity

Pinewood 10mm 8cm x 22cm 2Pinewood 10mm 8cm x 28cm 1Pinewood 10mm 8cm x 6cm 1Pinewood 10mm 8cm x 4cm 1Transparent Acrylic 3mm 10cm x 10cm 1


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Criterion C: Creating the Solution

Task C1- Plan for Production

I have created a logical steps in which I needed to create my product. This includes the process, allocated

resources, and estimated required time and safety precautions. The plan I have created below is detailed

and clearly thought out as all of the compo nents of my productions creation process are created.

Safety:

I have the responsibility to employ safe working techniques in order to avoid harm to others and myself.

Below are safety issues that I will need to keep in mind...

1. Always give my undivided attention

2. Remove loose fitting clothing; jewelry and tie back long hair.

3. No contact with water while using machineries. This is because the water will cause the surface to be

slippery and may even cause an electrical shock.

4. Goggles, gloves, apron, other protective devices, should be used at all times when the equipment is in

use. This includes the scroll saw, disk sander, drill press, etc.

5. Must be aware of sharp edges and blades and must be careful when used. E.g saw

6. A distance should be clear of people and debris around the machine

7. If assistance for certain machines is required, I must ask Khun Ya or Mr. Tim to help as the usage of the

machine may be too challenging and pose a threat to my safety if I used it.

Depending on the type of materials and equipment I am using, I will need to use different or sometimes

even all of the listed safety rules above. But most importantly, I will need to be attentive at all times.


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Plan

Step Category/Intention

ResourcesRequired

Process Estimated Time

1. Cutting the

wooden body ofthe lamp

MaterialsMany pieces ofPinewood (10mmthick)

Equipment

1x Wood cuttingmachine

(1.1) Prepare the materials andpinewood listed in the next column.

(1.2) Choose pinewood pieces that havea similar pattern and a similar colortone in order for its appearance tomatch when they are joined

(1.3) Provide the dimensions of thepinewood pieces to Khun Ya or KhunSompong for them to help cut the

pinewood pieces.

(1.4) Make sure that the cut pieces ofthe pinewood plank have the correct,intended dimensions.

50 minutes

2. Smoothing thesurface of thepinewood pieces

MaterialsPinewood 10mm:2x (8cm x 22cm)1x (8cm x 28cm)1x (8cm x 6cm)1x (8cm x 4cm)

Equipment

1x HandheldSurface Buffer

Sandpaper:800 gradient1200 gradientVice

(2.1) After cutting out the pieces orcompleting step one, collect all thenecessary materials and resourceslisted for this step.

(2.2) Place one wooden piece into thevice and securely tighten it.

(2.3) Use an 800 gradient sandpaperwith the wood block and start sandingthe edges continuously for around 30seconds or until the edge is relativelysmooth.

(2.4) Repeat step 2.3 for all 4 edges.

(2.5) Change the sandpaper to 1200gradient and sand it with thewoodblock until the surface is smooth.

(2.6) Repeat steps 2.3-25 for the other4 pieces of pinewood and make sure

1.5 hours


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that the surface of its width and lengthare smooth.

(2.7) Next, use the surface bufferstarting with 800 gradient sand paper

by slowly moving it on the woodslarger surface.

(2.8) Do this to both sides of the wood.

(2.9) Change the gradient to 1200

(2.9.1) Repeat steps 2.7-2.9 for theother 4 pieces of wood and make sureall of the surfaces are smooth andspotless.

3. Shaving theedges of thepinewood pieces


Equipment1x Saw1x Ruler1x Pencil1x Disk Sander1x Vice

(3.1) Collect all the materials andequipment required for this step.

(3.2) Arrange the wooden pieces intothe intended N shape and place it aflat surface with the each of the piecesedges placed together.

(3.3) As three of the pieces edges needto be adjusted, determine the angle thatthe wooden pieces will need to be inorder for them to be connected. Look atthe hand sketch I made duringCriterion B for the arrangement of eachof the pieces angles.

(3.4) Approximate the angle requiredcutting the different pieces of wood andlightly drawing the intended angle onthe wooden edges.

(3.5) Securely place one of the 3wooden pieces upwards on the vice forit to be easily cut using a saw.

(3.6) Take a saw and slice the edges ofthe wooden edges/sides according to

1 hour


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the sketched pencil marks.

(3.7) Repeat steps 3.5 and 3.6 for theother wooden pieces.

(3.8) Use the disk sander to preciselycorrect the angle and straighten thesurface of the wood.

(3.9) Try connecting the wood pieceswith their adjusted angles and see ifthey fit. If they do not, use the saw orand the disk sander to precise theaccurate angle.

4. Joining the

different woodenparts of the lamp


Equipment1x TOA Glue2x Clamps1x Flat surface

(4.1) Collect all the necessary materialsand equipment for this step.

(4.2) Carefully smear the glue on eachof the pinewoods shaved edges. Mustbe fast before the glue dries.

(4.3) Attach the sides together to forma letter N and the rotated L shape likethe picture below:

(4.4) Place and tighten a clamp on eachof the edges.

(4.5) Place the clamped lamp on aclutter-less, flat surface for a few hours

15 mins for gluing

5+ hours fordrying


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for the glue to dry.

(4.6) Remove the clamp and make surethe edges are completely glued to eachother. Shake it a little, move it around

the surface and test it out. If it is notstable, glue it again.

5. Creating thedome Materials

1x AnytransparentAcrylic piecebigger than10x10cm

Equipment1x Dome blower1x Source for coldwater1x Oven1x Belt Sander1x Laser Cutter1x Computer with2D design

(5.1) Collect all the equipment andmaterials

(5.2) Use 2D design to draw out a10cmx10cm square

(5.3) Using the laser scanner, cut out a

10x10cm square from the bigtransparent acrylic piece

(5.4) Sand the acrylic using 400gradient sandpaper for 30 seconds,then 800 gradient and then 1200gradient. Make sure that the edges aresmooth.

(5.5) Put the acrylic into the oven andheat it up for 2 minutes.

(5.6) Take out the heated acrylic andput it on the dome blower.

(5.7) Pull the dome blower down tosecure it and turn the dome blower on.

(5.8) Switch off the dome blower oncethe dome has reached the desiredheight.

(5.9) Take the dome off and run it incold water for another 2 minutes.

(5.9.1) If necessary to get all the excessacrylic off, use the belt sander. And usesandpaper to file the edges off.

1 hour


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6. Joining thedome with thewooden body ofthe lamp

-- This step is impossible to do so I havechanged my design. Please refer to C4--

7. Installing thelighting into thelamp

-- This step is impossible to do so I havechanged my design. Please refer to C4--

8.Final retouches

*note: in the middle of creating my product I realized that it was hard to connect thedome (circular surface) to a piece of wood (flat surface), I couldve cut the edge ofthe wooden piece for the dome to fit in but I thought it would be best if I modifiedmy entire design. Please check C4


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Task C2/C3- Photos and Technical Work of Final Design

These pictures are of my modified design taken at various view points.


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Technical skills used: Gluing wooden and acrylic surfaces, drilling holes, drilling in screws,using clamps, sanding with sand paper with various gradients on both acrylic and wood,sanding by using disk sander, shaving wooden edges, creating design on 2D design for lasercutting.


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Task C4- Justification of Changes to Design and Plan

I will be outlining the changes I made to my design and plan as my product has turned outdifferent from what I have intended but much more improved. Below are the changes andjustifications I have made to my 1) design and my 2) plan:

1) Changes to Design

I have made these significant modifications because of several reasons. I was writing my

plan but soon realized that it would not work out. I did not think about the step of joining

and installing the dome and wooden piece through properly. The dome cannot be joined to

the edge of the pinewood for the bulb to be installed.

So, Mr. Tim suggested changing my lamp design. Since I removed the dome and its attached

roof, I changed from using the light bulb to the LED light strip. The light strip would be

looped around the holes in the body of the lamp. So, I drilled 3 holes in each of the three

wooden blanks and attached an additional N acrylic piece on each of the sides. The two N

acrylic pieces with the identical sizes of the pinewood would be attached to each side of the

pinewood. Refer to the picture above for the exact changes.


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Changes removed from the design:

1. Dome

2. Rotated L shape

Changes added to the design:

1. LED Light Strip

2. Drilled holes on lamps wooden body

3. N acrylic shapes

4. Screws on each end of N

I believe that this design is much more aesthetically pleasingly and more sensible use. Since

the design has changed, the process of making it also changed likewise.


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2) Changes to Plan

As a lot of changes were made to my design, the process in creating it was greatly distinct

from the initial plan created. Below is list of the changes and its justifications:

1. Measurements of the pinewood body

As I received the pinewood pieces, I arranged them into the N shape Iintended but I felt that it was too small. So, I changed the measurements of thewooden pieces by making it longer. Khun Ya had to cut new pieces. The pieces werecut to 8cmx28cm and 8cmx33cm instead of 8cmx22cm and 8cmx28cm.I believe that enlarging the lamps body will make improve its aesthetics as the lampcovers more surface area and does not look small, and miniature. Additionally, thisappropriately serves its purpose of being placed on a big table.

2. Shaving the Wood

I made additions to the plan, as the plan I created was brief and did notprovide specific details on how to measure the angles of the shaved wood. Theangles of the wood were determined by laying the pieces into the N shape on alarge piece of paper. Then, the shape of the lamp was drawn on a piece of paper todecide its angle for it to form as an N. I also required assistance from Khun Ya inslicing the edges as this step is too challenging for me (different from my plan) but Iwas watching and somewhat helped him in some minor parts.


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The sliced wooden edges were then smoothened by using the disk sander to evenout the edges. I also sanded some parts of the edge, as it was still a bit clumpy. Ithen placed the wood pieces into an N and they all fit perfectly.

3. Joining the wooden pieces

I initially planned for the method of joining of the wooden edges to be gluedbut then I feared that the glue wouldnt be secure enough. So, I decided for theshaved edges to be glued and then shot with the gun, it looked like this:


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By changing the method of joining the wooden pieces, it allows my product to bemore stable, safe and fastened which achieves a few of my specs.

4. Drilling holes in the body

As one of my changes to design, I have decided to change to using a LED lightstrip and thread it through holes drilled into the body of the lamp. Drilling theseholes require a different process: Firstly, knowing the holes had to be evenly spreadand the same for all 3 of the lamps body, I measured and m arked out the placementfor the holes with a pencil on one of the pinewood pieces. I measured the thicknessof the LED light strip and got a drill bit that would be a bit bigger than the width ofthe LED light strip (diameter was around 1.5cm). Then, I stacked the other twopieces below the one with the pencil marks. Next, the vice was set up with onewooden block to be placed in between in and one thick on placed above it for my 3pinewood pieces to be placed on. Then, a clamp was used in securing the 3 piecestogether, not allowing them to move. I used a drill to drill in the holes. This whole

process took around 20 minutes. It looked like this:

5. Creation of N shaped acrylic

As one of my changes to design, I decided to place N shaped acrylic at the sides ofthe wooden body. To do this, I trace the lamps current body on a piece of paperwith a ruler and pencil and then evenly added 1 more centimeter on each side of the


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pieces as I want the acrylic to be 3cm thick. I then used 2D design and created the Nshape according to the dimensions on the paper. This took me more time as I havenot used 2D design in a very long time. I then duplicated the N shape so there was 2identical N shapes on the design for each side of the lamp. I printed this design on awhite acrylic piece through using a laser cutter. This took around 40 minutes. I took

the pieces home and sanded the edges with sanded paper (800 gradient and 1200gradient). The edges became rounder and smoother.

6. Joining N shaped acrylic to the lamps body

To join the acrylic pieces onto the wooden body took a long time, this caused a delayin submitting in my product. Firstly, I smeared TOA glue on the wooden body andstuck the N shape on it. I clamped the 3 pieces together using 4 clamps, one on eachend of the N shape. I left it overnight but the next day I came back and the pieces fellout. It looked like this:

Icame after school again and Mr. Tim advised to just drill it.I aligned the N with the N, it was a bit challenging toprecisely place the N piece exactly where it needed to be. Iplanned that each end of the N would be drilled; a total of 8,so I marked it out, I also had to make sure that they wereevenly placed. I clamped the product with the table tosecure it. By the time Kabir finished the drill, I starteddrilling but then both of the drills ran out of battery. So, Ihad to come the day after. I used 3 different drill bits, one ofdrilling into the acrylic and wood, one for enlarging thehole in the acrylic to fit the head of the screw and one fordrilling in the screw. I was given 20 minutes in class the


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other day to finish drilling all 8 holes and screwed them. I did not face any problemsas I became better in drilling and it became easier.

7. Weaving the LED light strip

I needed to weave in the LED light strip in the holes, as it isa part of my new design. It was pretty easy to do; it fitperfectly in the holes. This took me around 3 minutes to do.

After this, I sanded the unsmooth areas like around theholes with a 1200 gradient sand paper and also polished theacrylic using brasso as it is a bit dirty.

Summary

As the majority of components in my design were changed,the process in creating it took a significantly longer timethan I had planned, especially the joining of the acrylic andwooden pieces. I changed 3 of my steps (measurements,shaving, joining of wood), removed 3 old steps and added 4new ones as my design has changed. So the most common change to my plan is thesteps and the time taken to complete the steps. I also missed around a total of 4-5workshop lessons as I was sick for 2 and I had volleyball tournaments for the rest soI came in around 4 afterschool sessions from 2.30-3.45 to complete my product.

Finally, my product is completed and I believe this new, modified design will achievemore of my specifications compared to the initial, old design.


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