Element D
After determining our design specifications in Element C, we started brainstorming different solutions. From our brainstorms, we chose our best ideas for a design matrix to determine what was the best solution. We also received peer feedback during this time to get another perspective on our proposed solutions. We started picturing the physical result of our solution and we used cardboard and 3D modeling to represent it. Based on our mock-up we determined the parts we would need to build our solution and submitted a parts list to Mr. Davis, our advisor.
Problem Statement
Many people don’t get the water they should, often because they are uneducated about how much they should drink or forget to drink. According to a survey sent to students and teachers at a school in 2022, about half of the people drink less than half a gallon. Additionally, research shows that 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and factors such as thirst, the temperature of water, the convenience of drinking it, and other psychological, behavioral, and environmental influences impact how much water people drink.