CELLPHONE HOLDER
DESIGN CHALLENGE

This opening challenge is designed to instill the importance of the design process, communication, documentation, and precise measurement in the design of new products. Beginning the course this way sets the tone for entrepreneurial thinking—i.e. that products are designed for clients. 

During this challenge, students utilize the Engineering Design Process, documented using the web-based Engineering Design Process Log, and become familiar with how the two work together. They will work with a partner and each design a desktop holder for their partner’s cell phone per their partner’s requirements. Students must document the requirements and design a solution that meets their partner’s approval. They render their design using 3-D modeling software and test the dimensions. Final solutions are 3D printed for additional testing and presentations.