Capstone Update #5+

Our Goal

The goal of Capstone steps 5, 6, 7, and 8 was to finalize everything and prepare for STEM night. We created a Design Defense Report and Presentation, complete with voiceovers, physical and virtual prototypes, a technical poster, flyers, business cards, product website, all of which compile the research, data, and knowledge behind our design. After a full year of working on this product, we are proud of our final product and the efforts put into it. 

Evidence of Work

Product and Team website: https://sites.google.com/students.nusd.org/clab-wristroller 

Content

Decision Matrix - 

Used to choose the overall best design idea. We had to identify the Evaluation Criteria, weigh each component based on importance, set up the decision matrix, assign scores to each concept/design, calculate the overall value for each, and then interpret to results to finalize our prosthetic idea.

Classification Scheme - 

A way of grouping and organizing data so that it can be compared with other data. In this case, we made a classification scheme of all of our ideas for our wrist brace to help us come up with a final design.

Mind Map/Decomposition Flow Chart - 

The diagrammatic representation of the particular concept with its sub-parts. We created a flow chart of our wrist brace that shows the breakdown of the overall function of our design into smaller parts called sub-parts/functions.

Human-Centered Design - 

An approach to problem-solving that develops solutions to problems by involving the human perspective and emotion in all steps of the process. It aims to make systems usable and useful by focusing on the users, their needs, and their values.

Constraints - 

Limitations on the design, such as available funds, resources, or time. together, the criteria and constraints are referred to as the requirements for a successful solution, so you must work around your constraints and make sure to hit all of the important criteria.

Tinkering -

A branch of making that emphasizes creative, improvisational problem-solving. It centers on the open-ended design and construction of objects or installations, generally using both high- and low-tech. it is the first step in the experiential learning continuum.

CAD - 

Use of computer-based software to aid in design processes. CAD software is frequently used by different types of engineers and designers to create two-dimensional drawings or three-dimensional models. We used CAD, like Onshape and Fusion Autodesk, to practice our 3D modeling and make our sketches come to life.

Reflection

Steps 5-6-7-8 of the Capstone project took hard work and dedication, and the assignments in this period were a testament to the year spent in this class. Throughout the past school year, I have learned a lot about the engineering and design process, and how to use 3D printing software to create different massager prototypes, and eventually our final project. 

The first C I did well in this year was collaboration. There were so many assignments to complete during the span of our Capstone Project, so my group and I collaborated with each other every day to get all of the work done. We split up most of the work, so I mainly contributed to completing written assignments, doing visual designs, and tinkering. With this job, I encountered many questions and concerns and for this reason, the second C I did well in was communication. Because our work was somewhat split up, we needed to communicate when questions arose so our data and information would be consistent. 

This year, one of the C's I could have been better at was conscientious learning. My group and I didn't manage our time that well during the first few months so at the beginning of the semester, we were behind and had to play catch up on a lot of work. We should've planned better initially so that we could have stayed on track. We ended up getting our work done and every assignment was completed thoroughly and to the best of our ability, but we could have managed our time better. However, looking back through all of the work we did this year I am really proud of the work we produced and the efforts put into the final project.