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ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Unit 1: Engineering Design
Brief Number: 1

First teaching from July 2018

Issue 1
 Higher National Certificate/Diploma in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Assessment Brief
Student Name/ID Number

Unit Number and Title Unit 1: Engineering Design

Academic Year 2018 - 2019 (16ED2)

Unit Tutor PHAM BACH DUONG

Assignment Title The elimination of plastic straw for coffee drinking

Issue Date 20 Sept 2018

Submission Date 22 Oct 2018 (4p.m)

IV Name & Date

Submission Format

You should present

For Part 1:
A formal report of around 1000 words with appropriate use of structure and referencing.
This should incorporate a design specification and project plan, which can be included as an annex to the
report.
For Part 2:
A written evaluation of around 600 words, to include three potential design solutions with evidence of the
use of software in simulation/modelling/prototyping and a justification of a proposed final design
solution.
For Part 3:
An industry standard design report of around 1200 words with appropriate use of structure and
referencing.
For Part 4:
A formal presentation, using no more than 8 presentation slides, and a formal feedback e-mail to your

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manager of around 200 words.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

LO1 Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design specification in response to a stakeholder’s
design brief and requirements
LO2 Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student-prepared design specification
LO3 Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design report
LO4 Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report and evaluate the
solution/presentation

Assignment Brief and Guidance

*Please note that assignment guidance is for reference only and should be more specific in detail to meet customised needs.

Scenario:
You work as a design engineer for a small designing company and have been asked to meet with a
potential customer. The company mass-produces coffee in factories across Vietnam. Currently the company
uses plastic straws in their products which are considered as a harmful potential to the environment and
should be soon eliminated.
They require a new solution for coffee drinkers but still retain all drinking behaviours and enhance feeling
and convenience. You and your team have 16 weeks to show the effective solution.

Task:
Part 1: Preparing a design specification
With reference to the customer brief above you should produce a design specification, using a standard
template, which meets all the customer requirements. In addition, you should present a project schedule
for the design of the product. You should consider the importance, sequence and timing of each activity
within your plan and provide illustrations of these.
To determine whether your brief is appropriate you should compare and contrast it with the supplied
industry standard specification.
To complete this part, the following elements should also be undertaken:
 Research the characteristics of current drinking solution/coffee/drinking behaviour /cups/straws
 Study the customers/stakeholder’s requirements, explaining how these influence the preparation of
the design brief
 Explain the use of Critical Path Analysis (CPA) in managing a project
 Evaluate the potential planning techniques available and justify the preferred method.
Part 2: Formulating possible technical solutions
Having completed your design specification, you have been asked to present a suggested design solution,

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based upon your design specification from Part 1. Your presentation should include an evaluation of at
least three different solutions and make the case for your proposed final choice.
To complete this part, the following elements should also be undertaken:
 The use of software to model/simulate/prototype different solutions, based on annotated
sketches/CAD models/drawings.
 The use of industry standard evaluation techniques, such as cause and effect diagrams, forced
decision making or a Pugh Matrix or Screening and Scoring Matrix.

Part 3: Preparing an industry standard engineering technical design report

Your manager likes your design proposal and would like you to formally report on this technical solution.
You should produce an industry standard design report, and part of this report should incorporate an
evaluation of the effectiveness of this report in terms of whether it will allow the production of a finished
product that meets the manufacturer’s and customer’s requirements.
To complete this part, the following elements should be incorporated/considered within your design
report:
 An explanation of the role of design specifications and standards
 An assessment of your design solution including an identification of the limitations, compliance,
standards, safety and risk management issues.
 Appropriate referencing and citation should be used.

Part 4: Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report and evaluate the
solution/presentation
Your manager has reviewed your design report and would now like you to prepare and deliver a
presentation to a wider audience of production managers and design engineers. It is likely that the
audience may suggest changes/improvements to the given design solution and you should be prepared for
this. Your manager wants a de-brief afterwards and will expect a justification of any further potential
improvements following feedback and/or review of the presented design solution.
Your manager will also expect you to explain the possible communication strategies and presentation
methods you might have used and reflect on the effectiveness of the communication strategy chosen.
To complete this part, you should also consider/produce:
 The audience identified (see above)
 Opportunities for feedback/Q&A should be considered as part of the presentation
 An e-mail debrief for your manager.

*Please access HN Global for additional resources support and reading for this unit. For further guidance and support on report
writing please refer to the Study Skills Unit on HN Global www.highernationals.com

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 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

Pass Merit Distinction

LO1 Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design D1 Compare and contrast the
specification in response to a stakeholder’s design brief and completed design specification
requirements against the relevant industry
standard specification
P1 Produce a design M1 Evaluate potential planning
specification from a given techniques, presenting a case for the
design brief method chosen

P2 Explain the influence of the M2 Demonstrate critical path analysis

stakeholder’s design brief and techniques in design project
requirements in the scheduling/planning and explain its
preparation of the design use
specification

P3 Produce a design project

schedule with a graphical
illustration of the planned
activities

LO2 Formulate possible technical solutions to address the student- D2 Evaluate potential technical
prepared design specification solutions, presenting a case for
the final choice of solution
P4 Explore industry standard M3 Apply the principles of
evaluation and analytical tools modelling/simulation/prototyping,
in formulating possible using appropriate software, to
technical solutions develop appropriate design solutions

P5 Use appropriate design

techniques to produce possible
design solutions

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LO3 Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design report
P6 Prepare an industry
standard engineering technical
design report
P7 Assess the presented
technical design and identify
any potential limitations it may
have
M4 Explain the role of design
specifications and standards in
producing a finished product
M5 Identify any compliance, safety
and risk management issues present
in the chosen solution
D3 Evaluate the effectiveness
of the presented industry-
standard engineering technical
design report for producing a
fully compliant finished
product

LO4 Present to an audience a design solution based on the design D4 Justify potential
report and evaluate the solution/presentation improvements to the
presented design solution,
P8 Present the recommended M6 Reflect on effectiveness of based on reflection and/or
design solution to the communication strategy in presenting feedback obtained from the
identified audience the solution presentation

P9 Explain possible
communication strategies and
presentation methods that
could be used to inform the
stakeholders of the
recommended solution

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 STUDENT ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION AND DECLARATION
When submitting evidence for assessment, each student must sign a declaration confirming that the work is their own.
Student name: Assessor name:
Mr. Pham Bach Duong

Issue date: Submission date: Submitted on:

01 Sept 2018 01 Oct 2018 (4p.m)

Programme:
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HND Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Unit 1: Engineering Design

Assignment number and title:

The elimination of plastic straw for coffee drinking

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a particular form of cheating. Plagiarism must be avoided at all costs and students who break the rules,
however innocently, may be penalised. It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand correct referencing
practices. As a university level student, you are expected to use appropriate references throughout and keep carefully
detailed notes of all your sources of materialsfor material you have used in your work, including any material
downloaded from the Internet. Please consult the relevant unit lecturer or your course tutor if you need any further
advice.

Student Declaration
Student declaration
I certify that the assignment submission is entirely my own work and I fully understand the consequences of
plagiarism. I understand that making a false declaration is a form of malpractice.

Student signature: Date:

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PRESENTATION
1. The assignment should have a cover page that includes the assignment title, assignment number,
course title, module title, Lecturer/tutor name and student’s name. Attach all the pages of
assignment brief/achievement summary with your report and leave them blank for official use.

2. Ensure that authenticity declaration has been signed.

3. This is an individual assignment.

4. Content sheet with a list of all headings and page numbers.

5. A fully typed up professionally presented report document. Use 12 point Arial or Times New Roman
script.

6. Your assignment should be word-processed and should be minimum 3,000 words in length.

7. Use the Harvard / IEEE referencing system.

8. Exhibits/appendices are outside this limit.

9. The assignment should contain a list of any references used in the report.

NOTES TO STUDENTS FOR SUBMISSION

 Check carefully the submission date and the instructions given with the assignment. Late
assignments may not be accepted with special approval.
 Ensure that you give yourself enough time to complete the assignment by the due date.
 Do not leave things such as printing to the last minute – excuses of this nature will not be accepted
for failure to hand-in the work on time.
 You must take responsibility for managing your own time effectively.
 If you are unable to hand in your assignment on time and have valid reasons such as illness, you may
apply (in writing) for an extension.
 Failure to achieve a PASS grade will results in a REFERRAL grade being given.
 Take great care that if you use other people’s work or ideas in your assignment, you properly
reference them in your text and any bibliography.
 NOTE: If you are caught plagiarising, the University policies and procedures will apply.

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Achievement Summary
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Assessor
Qualification Mr. Pham Bach Duong
Electrical & Electronic Engineering name

Unit Number Student

Unit 1: Engineering Design
and title name
Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the Achieved?
Reference student is able to: (tick)
First IV
Rework
attempt Check
Plan a design solution and prepare an engineering design
LO 1 specification in response to a stakeholder’s design brief and
requirements

P1 Produce a design specification from a given design brief

Explain the influence of the stakeholder’s design brief and

P2 requirements in the preparation of the design specification

Produce a design project schedule with a graphical illustration

P3 of the planned activities

Evaluate potential planning techniques, presenting a case for

M1
the method chosen

Demonstrate critical path analysis techniques in design project

M2
scheduling/planning and explain its use

Compare and contrast the completed design specification

D1
against the relevant industry standard specification
Formulate possible technical solutions to address the
LO 2
student- prepared design specification

Explore industry standard evaluation and analytical tools in

P4
formulating possible technical solutions

Use appropriate design techniques to produce possible design

P5
solutions
Apply the principles of modelling/simulation/prototyping, using
M3
appropriate software, to develop appropriate design solutions
Evaluate potential technical solutions, presenting a case for the
D2
final choice of solution
Prepare an industry-standard engineering technical design
LO 3
report
Prepare an industry standard engineering technical design
P6
report

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 Assess the presented technical design and identify any potential
P7
limitations it may have

Explain the role of design specifications and standards in

M4
producing a finished product

Identify any compliance, safety and risk management issues

M5
present in the chosen solution
Evaluate the effectiveness of the presented industry-standard
D3 engineering technical design report for producing a fully
compliant finished product
Present to an audience a design solution based on the
LO 4
design report and evaluate the solution/presentation
Applying a range of theories, concepts and models, interpret
P8
and devise strategic planning for a given organisation.
Explain possible communication strategies and presentation
P9 methods that could be used to inform the stakeholders of the
recommended solution
Reflect on effectiveness of communication strategy in
M6
presenting the solution
Justify potential improvements to the presented design solution,
D4 based on reflection and/or feedback obtained from the
presentation

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Higher Nationals - Summative Assignment Feedback Form

Student Name/ID
Unit Title Unit 1: Engineering Design

Assignment Number 1 Assessor Mr. Pham Bach Duong

22 Oct 2018 (4p.m) Date Received 1st
Submission Date
submission
Date Received 2nd
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submission
Assessor Feedback:

Grade: Assessor Signature: Date:

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Grade: Assessor Signature: Date:

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* Please note that grade decisions are provisional. They are only confirmed once internal and external moderation has
taken place and grades decisions have been agreed at the assessment board.

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Contents:
Part 1: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 16 – 28
Part 2: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 28 – 31
Part 3: ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 31 - 35

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Introduction:
** Name: Ngo Nguyen Hong Tan
Currently a 2nd year student of Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education. I am an
introvert, passionate game and repairing electrical appliances in the home. My strength is
perseverance, love to explore and creativity.
** Product planing: I want to create a product that can help people with disabilities in life. Our
goal is to create a product that is not currently popular, which should benefit the user and
especially will bring us profit.
** My teams : To complete this project, I discussed with my classmates the same purpose to
create a team. With this team we hope to finish the project in the best way.
To choose the member of the team we based on the strengths and weaknesses of each individual and a
MBTI test, we have formed a team
My team has 4 members:
Ngo Nguyen Hong Tan
Tran Quoc Chi Nhan
Chau Trong Vu
Nguyen Duy Tan
TEAM FORMING:
Personal profile (MBTI):
I am a ESTP person with E: 55%; S: 57%; T: 62%; P: 62%

Group profile (MPTI):

Chau Trong Vu E: 64% S: 62%; T: 71%; P: 62%

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 Tran Quoc Chi Nhan E: 55%; N: 62%; T: 52%; P: 67%

Nguyen Duy Tan I: 55%; S: 62%; F: 81%; P: 52%

Product planning:
Nowadays, the situation of people with disabilities is increasing which makes it difficult for their
families. Convenience if there is a product that can help people with disabilities can serve their own
needs. Taking that opportunity, my team has discussed together to come up with ideas to create a
product that suits the needs of their that is both safe, cheap and convenient. We hope we will select
suitable products.
After that, we have a meeting to discuss, communicate, compare and contrast the advantages and
disadvantages of each issue.

Solution:
We prioritize the convenience of customers when using our products. Design a drinkable product can
reduce the number of plastic straw dispose everyday.

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 Task 1: Preparing a design specification
With reference to the customer brief above you should produce a design specification, using a
standard template, which meets all the customer requirements. In addition, you should present
a project schedule for the design of the product. You should consider the importance, sequence
and timing of each activity within your plan and provide illustrations of these.
To determine whether your brief is appropriate you should compare and contrast it with the
supplied industry standard specification.
To complete this part, the following elements should also be undertaken:
 Research the characteristics of current drinking solution/coffee/drinking behaviour
/cups/straws
 Study the customers/stakeholder’s requirements, explaining how these influence the
preparation of the design brief
 Explain the use of Critical Path Analysis (CPA) in managing a project
 Evaluate the potential planning techniques available and justify the preferred method.

To determine the needs of customers. Firstly, we must survey the reality of each customer to know
what their current needs are, what they feel trouble in life, work ... Secondly, We have to examine the
market to see what is going on, then think out the needs of the customer.
Product planing proposal:

*** Member A: Chau Trong Vu

*** Member B : Nguyen Duy Tan
*** Member C: Ngo Nguyen Hong Tan
*** Member D: Tran Quoc Chi Nhan
 This table is timeline table. I based on table to assign work details accordingly. Based on that we can
easily grasp the process of completing the product. I can easily find out the difficult parts we have to
help each other

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Now, We start to work:
- To design a new concept which we need to make list of question about customers
requirements. So, we need to create a survey that will be process to find out the
customer needs. So the question have to follow the 5-W and 1-H standard. 5-W is
What, Who, Where, When, Why and 1-H is How.

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 From the criteria of 5 types of question above, we have the main purposes of each and from that we
can build a survey and develop more question to make the requirement from the customers to the
device clearer, the survey will have a form as shown as below:
- Here is my survey form online:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1a0I1Wl1u5ARQSE3zrt2IdY2AfjVseh9A1NkAC3qD8G4/edit

Figure: survey online

Information of this survey (written by Vietnamese in order to survey Vietnamese people):
Here English survey
Survey
We students in the second year of Electrical Engineering - Electronics University of Education and Training.
Today we are conducting a study "Analysis of demand for convenient drinking glasses for people with
disabilities". We would like you to take a few minutes to answer the questions in the survey below. Since
then we can shape the model, product design, and product functionality.
Sincerely thank you for your enthusiastic help.

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Please circle one of the answers that you think is best for each question:

Question 1: What is your gender?

a) Man b) Women
Question 2: How old are you?
a) From 16 to 25 b) From 25 to 36 c) From 36 to 45 d) Over 45
Question 3: How much is your monthly income? (million VND)
a) Below 3 b) From 3 to 5 c) From 5 to 10 d) Over 10
Question 4: Do you use a convenient cup to use water / coffee?
a) Yes b) No
Question 5: Why do you use a convenient cup? (Can choose multiple answers)
a) Help protect the environment b)Easy to use c)Minimize infectious situations due to drinking a glass
of water
Question 6: Which style of water / coffee do you usually drink?
a) By straw b) Drink directly
Question 7: What is the material of glass you want?
a) Plastic b) Paper
Question 8: How do you want to shape a glass?
a) Cylinder, bottom glass smaller mouth glass b) Cylinder, bottom glass by mouth glass
Question 9: What color glass do you want? (Can choose multiple answers)
a) Light color group b) Dark color group c) Crystal-clear
Question 10: How would you like the sticker on the glass? (Can choose multiple answers)
a) Famous people b) Scenic c) Quotations, folk songs d) Unnecessary
Question 11: What do you think a convenient glass of water must be like? (Can choose multiple answers)
a) Low price b) Easy to use c) Compact
Question 12: Do you think people with disabilities will face difficulties in daily activities (eating,
bathing,...)?
a) Yes b) No

Question 13: If you have a product that helps people with disabilities to drink water by themselves, how do
you feel?
a) Helpful b) Helpful but not feasible c) Unnecessary

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Question 14: If the product is completed, how much do you think will buy it?
a) From 50.000 to 100.000 VND b) From 100.000 to 200.000 VND c) From 200.000 to 300.000VND
Question 15: In addition to the idea for people with disabilities to drink water on their own, what further
functions do you want the convenience glass to have?
a) The cup has many compartments to accommodate various drinks
b) The glass can be folded
c) Can warm water by battery

Result of survey

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Besides to online surveys, we also went to live interviews. This is a map of our interview questions.

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After online survey and interview, we realized the following needs
5 needs
No. Need Important rate

1 Product is made of paper 5

2 The bottom smaller than top 4

3 Product have light color 4

4 price 3

5 advance function 4

 The table above re-evaluates the most important needs that customers need. Based on that we
started the product design process.

Based on the list of needs above, we can design a list of metrics to meet the requirements

List of metrics
Target
Metric name Unit need
2 1 3
Size mm
2 1 3
Weight gram
2 1 3
Volume ml
3 4 5
Color List
1 2 4 5
Material Plastic
3 4
Sentence List
5 4
Additional functions List
4 1
Time to use Month

The above is the basic parameters of the product that we create based on the needs of customers.
That is the basic process for product formation in the future
The list of unit can be found below:

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Sub-list for color:

 Rosybrown: #FFCDCD

 Yolk: #FFE600

 Yellow: #FFFF00
 Jolly green: #C1E950
 Green pepper: #6EF204

 Cyan:#4DFFFF
Sub-list material:
 Paper
 Plastic
 Rubber
Sub-list sentence:
 “ Get busy living or get busy dying” – Stephen King
 “ Stay hungry, stay foolish” - Steve Jobs
 “ It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed” – Theodore Roosevelt
 “ Có công mài sắt có ngày nên kim” – Vietnamese folk verses
 “ Chớ thấy sóng cả mà ngã tay chèo” – Vietnamese folk verses
Sub-list function:
 Handle
 Wear on head
 Wear around forehead

 During the discussion we chose the metric. Based on this datasheet I can identify customer
needs and narrow down the work to complete the product easier. I can classify what is
important to do and focus on it more

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 From the needs and metrics, we created a table of obtaining design information from
appropriate sources:
marginal Classicfication
Need Metrics Imp unit ideal value value
Top:   90mm
High: 125mm
1 Size 5 mm 10mm Basic feature
Bottom:
  80mm
2 Weight 4 gram 170g 10g Basic feature

2 Volume 4 ml  500ml Basic feature
550ml
3 Color 4 List Basic feature
1 Material 5 List Paper Paper Basic feature
4 Sentence 3 N/A N/A Addition feature
5 Functions 4 N/A N/A Advance feature
Time to
5 4 Month Basic feature
use

Part 2: Formulating possible technical solutions

Having completed your design specification, you have been asked to present a suggested design
solution, based upon your design specification from Part 1. Your presentation should include an
evaluation of at least three different solutions and make the case for your proposed final choice.
To complete this part, the following elements should also be undertaken:
 The use of software to model/simulate/prototype different solutions, based on annotated
sketches/CAD models/drawings.
 The use of industry standard evaluation techniques, such as cause and effect diagrams,
forced decision making or a Pugh Matrix or Screening and Scoring Matrix.
With four members on our team, after discussion, we have different of concepts.We based on the
criteria Appearance, Operation, Function to create the table concept mapping.Through the table we
can define the shape, color, length, width height and material of the product, these will help to make
the idea of the product clearer so the team can build on the case of it. This criteria will explain most
of the main components that will be used to build up the product.

Base on concept mapping ,We start with the design simple shape of the project:

We design traditional glasses because most customers want to use a traditional style glass

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 According to the results of the survey, we will choose the color of the cup in light color
groups. Bright color groups help customers feel more comfortable when drinking water
The size of the product is essential, because this will affect how much water can be
contained in the glass and the volume of the product.

My concept draft by hand

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My concept draft in CAD (Solidworks software)

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 Concept sreening

Now, comparing the concepts together, we have the concept scoring, which will help us to
select the suitable and effective concept to develop the device, the table below shows the
scores:

Concept screening
Criteria Rate Trọng Vũ (1) Chí Nhân(2) Duy Tân(3) Hồng Tân(4)
Environment friendly 30% 0 0 -- 0

20% (+)0 0 - 0
Durability 15% 0 0 ++ +
Functionality 15% (-)0 0 - 0
Well-design 10% ++ 0 - +
Space 5% + 0 -- -
Color 5% (-)0 0 + ++
Total 100% 2(3) 0(+3) -4 3
Decision Combine 1-2 Combine 1-2 No Yes

According to the mapping, draft and the concept 2 is the reference, we can explain:
All the concept except the concept 3 is make from plastic are make from paper give them the
same value 0. Plastic is one thing in our product limited to use it give that concept value
– –.
For the cost, concept 4 have the same range size and all have a circle to wear around forehead
give it value 0. Concept 1 design to have a smaller size and also have a circle to wear around
forehead give it value +. Concept 3 design in larger size but it just use a handle, not a circle, so
the cost have value –.

Durability, concept 1 have same material and same thick layer dimension give it value 0.
Concept 4 also same material but it have more thick layer to protect the product, so it have
value +. Concept 3 is use plastic as a material is more solid than paper mean plastic have more
durability compare to paper.

Cup and circle in circle 4 is design become 4 part (cup, circle, lid and straw), they can apart
from each other, give it value 0 at functionality. Concept 1 all thing is 3 part (cup and circle
are not separate become 2 part), give it value –. Concept 3 only use handle when drink, so it
take value –.

The design of concept 1 is the most creative design give it value + +. The concept 3 is like
normal cup, value –. The concept 4 is creative in the design of cup take value +.

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 Concept 1 is formed by 1 big part (cup and circle), straw, lid it will take a lot space but it
design is smaller than concept 2, value +. Concept 4 have larger dimension and more heavy,
value –. Concept 3 is the biggest design, it take many space when have it in house, value – –.

Concept 1 only have one color but it not light enough, value –. Concept 3 have many light
color, value +. Concept 4 have many color and these colors are mixing well, value + +.

Concept Scoring:
Criteria Rate Concept
Concept 3-2 Concept 4
Environment 30% 3 0.9 3 0.9
friendly
20% 3 0.6 3 0.6
Durability 15% 3 0.45 4 0.6
Functionality 15% 3 0.49 3 0.45
Well-design 10% 3 0.33 2 0.2
Space 5% 3 0.15 1 0.1
Color 5% 3 0.15 4 0.2
Total 100% 3 3.05
Concept 4 arre decided insstall product because it have highest point

Part 3: Preparing an industry standard engineering technical design report

Your manager likes your design proposal and would like you to formally report on this
technical solution. You should produce an industry standard design report, and part of this
report should incorporate an evaluation of the effectiveness of this report in terms of whether it
will allow the production of a finished product that meets the manufacturer’s and customer’s
requirements.
To complete this part, the following elements should be incorporated/considered within your
design report:
 An explanation of the role of design specifications and standards
 An assessment of your design solution including an identification of the limitations,
compliance, standards, safety and risk management issues.
 Appropriate referencing and citation should be used.

Aim of the product: Design a product with less plastic and protect the environment.

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Nowadays, the situation of people with disabilities is increasing which makes it difficult for
their families. Convenience if there is a product that can help people with disabilities can
serve their own needs. Taking that opportunity, my team has discussed together to come up
with ideas to create a product that suits the needs of their that is both safe, cheap and
convenient. We hope we will select suitable products.
After that, we have a meeting to discuss, communicate, compare and contrast the advantages
and disadvantages of each issue.
Solution: We prioritize the convenience of customers when using our products. Design a
drinkable product can reduce the number of plastic straw dispose everyday.
We conducted online surveys of over 70 people and interviewed 30 people to get the
necessary needs for our design.
And then, we demo the our product:

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 marginal Realistic value Percentage
Need Metrics Imp unit ideal value value match
Top:   90mm Top:   89.6mm Top: 96%
1 Size 5 mm High: 125mm 10mm High: 120mm High: 50%
Bottom:   80mm Bottom:   79.7mm Bottom: 97%
2 Weight 4 gram 170g 10g 174 60%
2 Volume 4 ml  500ml  550ml 478ml 100%
Lid and cup: Jolly
Green
3 Color 4 List All White 0%
Circle: Yellow
Straw: Transparent
1 Material 5 List Paper Paper Plastic 0%
4 Sentence 3 N/A N/A N/A
5 Functions 4 N/A N/A N/A
5 Time to use 4 Month 5 Months
Total percentage match 57.57%
Dynamic test/test run
Number Function Ok Not good
1 Container X
2 Drinkable X

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4 Wearing X
5 Durability X

Total percentage OK: 80%

Total percentage pass the test 68.785%
After testing the demo, we decided:
Reduce dimension of the layer, make it thinner to reduce the total weight when use the
product.
Change the material of the circle from plastic to cloth to get more comfortable when use it.
Change the design of the circle form normal circle to a mini belt to help customer change the
size to fit with their forehead.
A cup carrier keep in plastic because it strong enough to carry a cup with full filled water
when wear it around customer forehead.

Part 4: Present to an audience a design solution based on the design report and evaluate the
solution/presentation
Your manager has reviewed your design report and would now like you to prepare and deliver a
presentation to a wider audience of production managers and design engineers. It is likely that the audience
may suggest changes/improvements to the given design solution and you should be prepared for this. Your
manager wants a de-brief afterwards and will expect a justification of any further potential improvements
following feedback and/or review of the presented design solution.
Your manager will also expect you to explain the possible communication strategies and presentation
methods you might have used and reflect on the effectiveness of the communication strategy chosen.
To complete this part, you should also consider/produce:
 The audience identified (see above)
 Opportunities for feedback/Q&A should be considered as part of the presentation
 An e-mail debrief for your manager.

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References:
https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/998815/assignments
https://prezi.com/vvodepnmtih_/assignment-engineering-design/
https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/aeronautics-and-astronautics/16-810-engineering-design-and-
rapid-prototyping-january-iap-2007/assignments/
Engineering Design book - George Dieter and Linda C. Schmidt

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