156A Week 10

Overview of Status of Analysis, Design, Fabrication, Tests, etc.

• • SolidWorks models (Up to Revision 1.5)

  • Looked at competitors' products

Accomplishments from Previous Week

• • SolidWork models of tupperware and twist lock designs

  • Looked competitor's products

    • Skip Hop "Mate"

    • Oxo Tot dishes

    • Gerber Graduates "Lil Trainer Tableware Set"

    • Munchkin "Stay-put Suction Bowls"

    • Kiddopotamus "Tiny Diner: Portable Placemat"

  • Some calls were made to suction cup retailers

  • Considered possible shapes (Flying Saucer, Butterfly, Whale, Turtle, Car, Flower)

Goals for Next Week (list names after each item). Use specific and measurable objectives.

• • Emmanuel: 3D print model, research other prototyping options (and injection molding quotes)

  • Nima: Consider Pros and Cons of various lid designs

  • Ebrahim and Jin: Suction cup selection and integration possibilities

  • Tak: Injection molding research

Sponsor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Met 3/12/12

  • No handle on lid, flat top surface for drawing with markers

  • Turtle design is discouraged, emphasis on cute unisex shape

  • Discussed lid design vs shape design procedural priority

  • Looked at Boon, Kiddopotamus, Gerber, Smiling Planet, etc. products

  • Looked at some ideas for packaging

Instructor Comments from Last Meeting and Actions Taken to Address these Comments  (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

• • Met 3/13/12

  • Read Product Design book (especially Ch. 1-3)

    • Sponsor language vs engineering language

  • Consider pros and cons of lid designs (in depth)

  • Decision making process

  • Discuss with sponsor about 3D printing, budget, and explore other prototyping options

Comments from Other Students in the Class (indicate date of comments and if via email or in person)

Risks and Areas of Concern

• • Lid design: Will the twist lock work? Are there other options?

  • How to go about getting a product injection molding ready

  • Suction cup size and integration

  • Materials (Smiling Planet)

Resources or Information Required but not Available

• • Product Design Text

Schedule

• • Describe upcoming milestone

  • Update Gantt chart.

Budget (list amount spent and amount remaining)

• • $500, none spent

Progress on Report and Webpage

• • Webpage has been updated with member colors and weekly update

  • Powerpoint presentation has been started