Design Thinking in Action @ D39C

Design Process

Description

Because teachers at D39C will not have their own classroom space, we needed to design a way for teachers to be able to move between spaces and transport basic needs like computer, projector, and specific supplies/materials.

As a team, we investigated products, looked through catalogs, used some sample products, and realized that all the products out there didn't meet our specific needs.

It needs to be mobile.

It needs to fit through a standard classroom door.

It needs to have a surface for using your computer/device.

It needs to have a place to house a projector.

It needs to have storage for teacher items (pens, post-its, etc).

It needs to have storage for student devices.

It needs to be lockable.

It needs to be affordable.

It needs to be durable.

It needs to have a way for devices inside to be charged (holes).

We could use a wagon or some sort of device for pulling.

We could carry all of our supplies around.

We could put mobile desks in classrooms.

We could put stationary desks in classrooms.

We could buy a device that doesn't exactly meet our needs.

We could use a rolling podium.

We could design our own rolling storage cart with podium.

We could have stationary storage cubbies in each room.

We could have mobile storage cubbies in each room.

At this point, we have decided that the product we may be looking for is some sort of mobile "teacher" cart.

Step 1: We discussed and decided on ideal dimensions,

Step 2: Bret drew out a detailed plan on paper of what the cart would look like.

Step 3: We needed some supplies for our prototype, so we went to our neighborhood Ralphs, Jimbos, and Sears and they gladly donated large sheets of cardboard.

Step 4: We built our prototype.

We tested and evaluated our device to make sure our prototype met all of our requirements. We will live with the model in our temporary home at DNHS and use it as we would a normal teacher cart at D39C.

We set our specifications and pictures of our prototype to possible vendors for them to price, create, and deliver.

Pictures

Check back in a bit to see pictures of the final design of the REAL teacher cart that we will use at D39C.