Desk Organizer-Mini Project

1. Define the Problem

Problem Statement: Distance learners find themselves struggling to have an efficient, and non-distracting workspace that allows them to work to the best of their ability. 

Criteria and Constraints: Materials in the classroom, Time, Easily dismantled in 10 seconds, Easily accessible to students, Must fit on any desk.

2. Generate Concepts

3. Develop a Solution 

3D CAD Model

this is the compartment.   this is the main base.

4. Construct and Test Prototype

materials used: 

3d printer

fillament

computer with 3D printing software

1st attempt:  Our first dilemma was the 3D printer not being working properly, resulting in the printer to stop and only print the bottom of our prototype. 

2nd attempt: This time the 3D printer only printed half of the prototype instead of the entire thing. Our solution for this was to print the second half of the prototype and just glue the two pieces together.

Finished Prototype Base: This is what the prototype looked like after the two pieces were glued together. The next step was to 3D print the drawer.

Finished Compartment: This is the finish compartment piece that goes inside the base. This only took one try and was printed much better than the base. There were no issues in the printing process for this part.

5. Evaluate the Solution

While the final prototype didn’t meet all criteria (such as being able to be dismantled in 10 seconds) the product is small enough to fit onto any desk. The drawer can fit small/miscellaneous things like paper clips, post-its, erasers, etc. There is also space at the top to add a plant.

While the final prototype didn’t meet all criteria (such as being able to be dismantled in 10 seconds) the product is small enough to fit onto any desk. The drawer can fit small/miscellaneous things like paper clips, post-its, erasers, etc. There is also space at the top to add a plant.

6. Present the Solution

Reflection: Overall, my team had a few pros and a few cons. The pros contian good teamwork, staying on task, having responsibilities based off of time constraint. Our solution to the problem was targeted for more artistic students who wanted an aesthetic added to their desk while organizing small items on their desk. While our prototype cannot be dismantles within 10 seconds, it meets other criteria such as  being able to fit on any desk. If we were to make it differnetly, I would make it more holllower inside to fit items a little bit bigger. The 3D pritning process was out first time trying 3D printing. This did allow for major setbacks. As time was limited, out prototype couldve looked better if we knew how supports worked before starting the project. All in all, the project does save space and cleans up a messy work enviornment.