Quick Design

From idea to form in 1 hour

Activity Objectives

In this exercise, you will get to practiseDesign sketchingOrthographic projective drawingStyrofoam cutting

Step 1 – Idea Sketch

Design and draw at least 3 concepts for a duo-purpose (handheld / free-standing) flash-light

Outline drawing in perspective view

One design per A4 pageProduct features written

neatly on the pageSign and date your drawingsTake no more than 10

minutes for each design

Step 2 – Package Drawing

Select one of your design, further develop it so that it fits the following specificationTotal size not bigger than the foam block providedContain 2 D-size batteries (34.2 dia. X 61.5 h)Contain 1 cone reflector (50 dia. X 20 dia. X 30 h)

Draw in full-size the front, side, top viewsShow the batteries and reflector in your viewsUse separate A4 paper for each view if

necessaryTake no more than 15 minutes

Step 3 – Mock-up

Glue the projective views to the sides of the Styrofoam block provided

Sculpt your design with cutterModify the form until you are satisfiedTake no more than 30 minutes

Beware of sharp cutter bladeKeep your workplace tidy

Step 4 – Final Design

Use your foam model as a referenceFurther develop your design and produce

an outline drawing with 2 perspective views

Product features written neatly on the page

Sign and date your drawingsTake no more than 10 minutes

Discussion

Did you modify your design betweenYour idea sketches and package drawing?Your package drawing and mock-up?Your mock-up and final design?