Home Organizer
Challenge
Using the HKIS Design Cycle, design, create and improve a desktop, drawer, or closet organizer that helps you or someone else.
To complete this project you must meet the CRITERIA and CONSTRAINTS listed on this site. Your project should be documented through photos and/or video and published on a project site.
Design Cycle
Throughout the project work within each of the phases of the HKIS Design Cycle below:
Imagine
Think of ideas or problems that are around your living space. What could stand a bit more organizing? How might you make some collectibles look more appealing?
Inquire
Ask others their thoughts on what could use some organizing around you home. What do they wish was more organized? What type of organizing could make something more useful? What could you create that declutters a space?
Create
Sketch your ideas on paper or digitally (i.e., Tinkercad). Start prototyping your design ideas to as a proof of concept. Tip: Wait to glue or tape completely until you have tested your prototype thoroughly and received feedback on your designs in the Reflect and Improve phases.
Reflect
Share your prototypes with others and ask for specific feedback. Does the design meet the criteria? Does it meet someones needs/desires? Does it solve a particular organization problem?
Improve
Make more prototypes based on your testing, reflecting, and feedback from others. Often improvements are made by creating a second full prototype. Remember, avoid gluing and taping too much as you may need to make further improvements.
Constraints
Problem
Design must solve a problem or desire of the user (i.e., organizing cables for easy identification and retrieval)
Materials
At least 75% of the design must be constructed by reusing cardboard. You must source your own cardboard.
Size
The design size must fit the selected space. For example, a drawer organizer must fit the length, width, and height of the drawer. In your documentation you must provide dimensions of the design.
Structure
A minimum of two (2) cardboard attachment techniques (see Cardboard Techniques on this page) must be used in the construction.
Criteria
Your design and product should meet the following three (3) criteria areas:
FUNCTIONAL
design solves a problem or meets a need or desire
product functions reliably and consistently
STABLE
design is strong and holds together during prolonged use.
careful thought is given to use of at least two (2) cardboard attachments
sized appropriately for intended use and/or space
uses reinforcements where needed to prevent wear and tear
VISUAL APPEAL
design and construction has clean straight and curved lines
adhesives are invisible or cleanly applied
design considers aesthetics of product materials and surroundings
demonstrates attention to color, shape, pattern, line, texture, balance, scale, proportion, and unity
Materials
Collect your items
Cardboard
package boxes
shoe boxes
cereal boxes
paper towel or toilet paper tubes
Tools:
scissors/box cutters
ruler
tape and/or glue
yarn or string
Cardboard Techniques
