Project Objectives
Concisely list and prioritize the project objectives and constraints
High Priority Objectives
Safety
Durability (Enough to withstand hundreds of cuts a week)
Precise enough for 3-4 mm cuts
Easy to use, take apart, and put together
Dual blade system
Second Priority Objectives
Variable cutting size
Ergonomically friendly
Other Constraints and Issues
Current designs lack supreme accuracy, are like primitive cutting tools
WOW Design Solution
Double bladed
Easy to change out blades
Stable blade position for accuracy of cut
Able to survive hundreds of cuts per week for one year
Able to be mass produced
Risk Reduction Strategy
List areas of risk and strategy that will be used to eliminate risk really in the design process.
Design of Clamping Mechanism
Ratchet stop mechanism
Material of handle
Temperature and Pressure Sensitivity
Should be able to withstand high moments on shaft
3-point Bending Test
Intermediate Milestones
Identifying meaningful intermediate milestones is a critical for effective project management. Together with your sponsor identify such milestones, and specify specific performance requirements you aim to meet at each milestone.
Prepare CAD designs to show to sponsor.