Element D: DESIGN CONCEPT GENERATION, ANALYSIS, AND SELECTION

Design Solution Brainstorming

We went into this project with a limited number of possible solutions due to the nature of our problem, but still managed to come up with creative solutions. We all had very similar ideas on how this could be solved, and this became apparent when we shared all of our sketches.  We had been brainstorming for a while before, so the sketches didn't take too long. It was more difficult to decide what idea we wanted than to come up with them.  After two decision matrices, we realized that having a single light at the top of the outlet would not only look the best, but be the simplest to work with. 

The first one was where the light would come from the top and shine downwards.

For the second one the light would be shining from behind and lighting the outlet.

The last sketch the light would shine all around the outlet.

sketch 1-The light would be at the top and shine down while the sensor is at the bottom.

Sketch 2- The whole surface would light up

Sketch 3- The light would be on the sides and the sensor at the bottom

Sketch 1- The light would be all around the inner part of the outlet and the sensor at the bottom.

Sketch 2- The sensor would be off to the side and the light at the top.

Sketch 3- The light would on both sides but not at the top and the sensor at the bottom.

Specifications: 

• Some form of light 

• Motion detector 

Constraints:

• it should cost less than 30 dollars

• No hard or special installation

Parameters:

• Must fit standard wall outlet dimensions

• Materials must be heat-resistant, shockproof, and non-flammable. 

• Production cost isn't too high to remain competitive.

Annotated Drawings

Decision Matrix:

Final Annotated Drawing

Gantt Chart:

Citations

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