PPE Design

A Design Challenge to create Personal Protective Equipment Devices

Challenge

Using the HKIS Design Cycle, design, create and improve an idea for personal protective equipment or devices.

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.

Constraints

Problem

Design must address a need for personal protection.

Materials

Home Invention Kit. Various materials to be handed out at request.

Size

As a PPE, it should be wearable.

Structure

Prototypes should be as stable as possible. Each improvement should add to the structure.


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 intended use, wearability and size

  • uses reinforcements where needed to prevent wear and tear

VISUAL APPEAL

  • design and construction is minimal

  • adhesives are invisible or cleanly applied (hidden)

  • design considers aesthetics of clothing, would you wear it?

  • demonstrates attention functionality (purpose) and practicality

Project Ideas

The following project ideas are intended to inspire you to think of other ideas not necessarily that you build the exact project. Some are in development at major universities that have teams of people. Use your imagination and inquiry to come up with your own ideas.

Virus Detecting Masks

Paws to watch


Santizing timer


Design Cycle

Throughout the project work within each of the phases of the HKIS Design Cycle below:

Imagine

What ideas come to mind? What have you seen before?

Inquire

Ask A LOT of questions. What is needed? Can we improve on existing designs? What is most important about the equipment? What features are necessary?

Create

Start prototyping ideas that come to mind or that you have planned out through sketching.

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 problem? What do you like best? What needs immediate improvement?

Improve

Improve or make (another) 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.

Materials

Collect your items

    • Wearable items (old shirts, sweatshirt, hats, backpack, etc.)

Tools:

  • Home Invention Kit (micro:bit)

  • cutting, adhesives, supplies (as needed)

Student Work