Conceptual Design & Detailed Design

Design Specifications:

What are all the ways ideas have shifted for the final design concepts?

Our final design is a combination of Team 1 and Team 2's prototypes. Many aspects of Team 1's design were modified to fit the functionality of Team 2's prototype. Our final design consists of two smaller Pop-Up carts that can be used together to create a dynamic space or separate depending on the needs of the community. The carts are consistent with the size depicted in Team 2's prototype, but elements such as the chalk board, and peg board doors from Team 1's prototype were maintained when building the final product. The insulated drawer from Team 2's prototype was eliminated due to the open space created by using cabinet doors instead of a drawer system for storage, and the possible mess it would create. Furthermore, Team 2's handle to assist with transporting The Shoppe's was incorporated into our final product.

Field Testing:

• What was observed from the first trial use of the design?

• The Community was very happy, and gave the Epics team positive feedback on our first trial use of the Pop-Up Shop. The Trail Magic event was a success! Serving Hot Apple Cider with Apple Cider donuts during our surprise reveal put smiles on the faces of the Foxcroft Community. Students and Faculty alike seemed excited for future uses of the Pop-Up Shop.

• The countertop of the pop-up shop got a bit scratched up during our trail magic event. Due to this, we have re-sanded and re-stained the counter. We are also adding plexiglass atop the counter to prevent any more damage from occurring, and also making it easier to clean the surface.

• While transporting The Shoppe around campus, the chalk board and peg board doors fell off due to the size of the screws. We installed longer screws so that the doors will be better secured to the cart, and will not fall off while moving it.

Functional Components:

The final design for the Foxcroft School Shoppe resulted in two individual structures that are independently functional. Each cart has four wheels, two that rotate 360°, and two that are straight. The first cart is reclaimed wood on three sides, and doors that open on the back. For more versatility, one of the doors has a chalkboard inlay, while the other one has pegboard for storage. We also lined the inside of the under-counter storage space with pegboards for more diverse storage options, and also for the potential that we use the pegs for the awning. In addition to providing the pegs, the Shoppe also comes with baskets and alternative hanging storage that is compatible with the pegboard on the inside. We attached a push handle on one of the sides for easier transport. Finally, we added Plexiglas to the counter for easier clean up after use.

• two carts

  • Explain cart 2 in more detail

• awning

Formal Qualities:

• the wood from the pergola

  • After building the first cart, the wood panels were deficient. Our team finally got the woods from the pergola at the dining hall, and we sealed them to make them look nicer.

• the signs

  • There are two cute signs that our team printed out from the laser cutter. One says "Shoppe", and the other says "Foxcroft"; they aesthetically satisfy our school theme "trail magic" this year.

• the paint

  • Our team decides to paint the inner bottoms of both carts green so that they are twinning and identical.

• the chalkboard

  • The chalkboard is also one whimsy element of the cart. It is embedded on one cabinet door at the back. When the door is open and expands to the side of the cart, people at front can see the board. People who are using it can write or draw the words and pictures they want on the board.

• the "trail magic" signs

  • In order to emphasize the theme "trail magic", our team printed out the signs and connected them with strings so that we are able to hang them at the front of the carts.

Fabrication Process:

Building the frames - The frames consists of 4 thin panels on the outside holding the planks of wood that were glued and nailed together. Each of the framing panels required us to cut it, using a power saw at a 45° angle, using a "crows foot", a term referencing two pencil marks converging on a a point.

Chalk board - To make the chalk board, we used a simple framing style a with a thin sheet of wood behind it. We then painted the front of the sheet with chalk paint.

Signage - The signs were made using Adobe Illustrator to create a design, which was then laser cut on the pennants and the larger signs. They were sanded; the pennants were strung up, and the Foxcroft School and Shoppe signs have chalkboard paint on the back to double as chalkboard signs and woodcut signs.

Wheels - The wheels are mounted to the bottom of the Shoppe and have brakes. They are sturdy and allow for the Shoppe to be easily moved without having to take a lot of effort to push. Two of the wheels stay straight while the other two have 360-degree rotation for easy turning.

Making the doors - The doors consist of wide, thin panels that form a frame, which hold pegboards on the inside of the Shoppe and chalkboard on the outside. The doors attach to the Shoppe through hinges with a magnetic bar on the upper lip of the Shoppe to keep them closed. They have knobs for easy opening.

Making the counter - The counter is made of thick pieces of wood that were nailed onto the facade, sides, and lip. It is sturdy and features a Plexiglas layer to protect against spills and scratches.

Making the awning - Inside there is an attachment that is able to hook into the pegboard but also hold the wooden dowel that is attached to the awning. The awning goes through the counter.

Sign-Up Form

Students will submit this form and have the Office of Student Life's approval before using the Shoppe. It requires students to have a time and destination when using the Shoppe and their club adviser's approval.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12KCm1LXTFXeWQay4d2xQqEZMI2vy0c9aRBX-HVTmfg8/edit

Return Form

This form is required for students to submit after they use the Shoppe. It is a way for them to report broken or missing parts and any other feedback. Failure to submit this will result in a revocation of their Shoppe privileges.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1t6JqFcXk8_ecNp5AQp3LHaYGK-IOwednSRioHLhqpJI/edit

User Manual

The user manual outlines proper care and maintenance for the Shoppe as well as a list of parts it has originally. Students must review this manual before and after using the Shoppe in order to learn how to use it and what parts should be with it.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wxlU-cFPWNqRfKTgivPlbmsC-AKzFpLO26yQOSkSSuI/edit