Coffee Table
Transcript: 4. We used all of the steps of the design process to finish our project the best we could. We were given the initiation in the 9.3 layout on PLTW. We brainstormed and did research and divided out the jobs. We created the CAD model and improved on our design along the way. And now we are presenting it. Choosing Our Project Out of all of the available projects, the group members available at the time believed that the coffee table would be the best option for our group. They also had some really amazing ideas for innovations right from the start. 5. In our project, we did solely face-to-face work. However in the case that we had a team mate that was out of state and we needed to rely solely on virtual contact I feel like we would have issues with getting our ideas across and putting all the work that we did together. Its putting a lot of trust into internet or social media. Between the two options, face-to-face teamwork is probably the easier and more reliable choice. Table Top Screw (4) Screw Hinge (4) Table Legs (4) Screw 1. Our communication was pretty basic. We just talked to each other when we needed something (i.e. an opinion or the next task or the check up). In self evaluation we did very well with communication and knowing what was going on with each other. Choosing Our Innovation 2. We actually worked really well together. We didn't have any conflicts that needed resolving. The most we had was a conflict of opinion when choosing our innovation and that was resolved by just talking it out and taking a majority vote on what to do. When we started brainstorming, we had no shortage of ideas (listed above). But then when we moved onto research and the decision matrix (Above). We found that most of our ideas were not compatible or were already done. Our invention/innovation is fairly simple and widely spread. Our constraints were not very limiting so we had a lot of freedom to do what we wanted. However out of our initial list only some were plausible to do and not done before. Initial List Start Up Problems Decision Matrix Assembly Our final decision was to do two of our innovations. We decided on the detachable legs and a heater for coffee cups. We decided to cut back on cost our table would be made out of recycled materials. Designed, Made, and Presented by... Micheal Lauren Alex Robert Heaters for coffee Folding legs Safety edge Pocket for legs Charged through table Cup Holder Charging station Cabinets Lights built in TV screen built in Free Wifi Hollow legs Recycled Material Chalk top Table Top The Best Coffee Table Ever Parts List As a group we have decided that if given more time and the chance we would make some improvements. We would make the table legs thinner so that there is more room for peoples legs. We would also make it more styled instead of the basic style we used. Dat Coffee Table Doe Screw Hinge Conclusion Questions Our Design Legs 3. Our most challenging part was making our CAD assembly. We had trouble getting all the pieces into the place they needed to be; and when we did, it got deleted the first time causing us to have to redo it. Improvements 6. We did not add any new constraints to our product. We thought it best to stick to what we were given so we didn't over complicate the project.
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