Problem Statement

According to the U.S. Department of interior, approximately 90% of all wildfires are caused by human interference leading to approximately 6.9 million acres of burnt fields and homes. This problem has led to millions of people without homes and has led to major economic problems, due to the fact that most cities cannot function without proper human infrastructure. If this problem continues, wildfires can lead to long term effects that can be irreversible and many people living near forests have the potential of losing their home.

Introduction

In this phase of the design process, I started to work on the prototype for my final design of the product based on knowledge of how it should perform. Its physical characteristics, will be closely related to an actual forest tree so that it can blend in with the environment. In doing so, I took pictures for the parts of each component, drawings with dimensions of each component, and an assembly showing how the product functions. In addition, I was able to create a tangible prototype that can be tested for validity.

Working Drawings

Prototype Construction

Material Selection

Prototype Fabrication

Conclusion

In this phase of the design process, I was able to put research and brainstorming together to create a physical design. Here I able to see the relationship between each component of the design process and begin to understand how my product will look and perform. The creation of a working prototype further enhanced these discoveries.