By Kinjal Tayal (MYP 3B)

CRITERION A
Strand 1-Explain and Justify the need for a solution to a problem for
a specific client/target audience
My client wants a stationary box in the shape of a ferris wheel, she wants to make it out of
sustainable material, which is why she told me to make it out of wood. She is incapable of
designing one herself that is why she need my help to create a ferris wheel shaped
stationary box.
STRAND 2- Identify and prioritize primary and secondary research
needed to develop a solution to the problem
PRIORITY QUESTION PRIMARY/ SECONDARY SOURCE

3 What are some trendy designs that I could inculcate in my ferris Secondary https://dribbble.com/tags/ferris_wheel
wheel?

4 What kinds of sustainable MATERIALS work well together, and Primary and Secondary Client and
which ones do not and what materials could I use? http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Ferris-Whee
l.html

5 What colour scheme should I use and will it suit the look of ferris Primary Client
wheel?

4 What are some specific features of the product? Primary Client

4 How often do you use stationary boxes and what designs/ Primary Client
patterns would you prefer?

3 Why do you need a sustainable stationary box and how are Primary Client
sustainable boxes different?

4 What makes plastic harmful to the environment and how is that Secondary http://kinooze.com/why-is-plastic-harmful-for-env
affecting us? ironment/
STRAND 3- Analyse a range of existing products that inspire a
solution to the problem
PRODUCT 1

Strengths: This product is similar to what my client

wants, it is a ferris wheel made out of wood that is trendy
and I could make something like this but use sustainable
material. I could make a similar ferris wheel with wood
instead of cardboard.
PRODUCT 2

Strengths: this ferris wheel is really pretty and looks very real, and is a lot
similar to my product.

Weakness: The ferris wheel is not made of sustainable material but I want
to use something like this for my client so instead I would make a ferris
wheel made from sustainable material.
PRODUCT 3

Strengths: This is a toy model of a ferris wheel. This ferris wheel

looks really good and attractive. I could make a similar ferris
wheel in the colour scheme of my clients choice.

Weakness: The colour schemes are not similar to what my client

asked for and they have made it from plastic whereas my client
has told me to make it from wood.
PRODUCT 4

Strengths: This is a very simple ferris wheel yet is quite

attractive, it is completely sustainable.

Weakness: This has been made with ice cream sticks,

they are sustainable but do not last that long.
STRAND 4- Design Brief

Our product is going to be a stationary organizer in the shape of a ferris wheel, it will have 8 sections to keep
stationary and a clock in the middle to keep track of time. It will be black and silver in colour.
CRITERION B
Strand 1 - Develop a detailed design specification
Design aspect Specification
Aesthetic 1. The body of the device will be
coloured in shades of black.
2. .The device must be minimalistic
3. The device must not look tacky or
outstanding in its surrounding
environment; must blend in with my
client’s study room.
Tools 1. The development of the product will
be done through wood cutting tools
2. Another tool used for our product
would be the lasik machine as some parts
in our product are circles.
Cost The cost of our product should not be
above Rs.
Customer My client is my friend who is also the
topper and need to study a lot and in
peace.
Justification
My client would like a product which
matches the theme of her study room
which is mainly black and is the go-to
colour for wooden products.
2. The device should also blend in with
her office, must not at least stand out.
For a hassle-free development and
creation process to meet set deadlines, I
must make use of available resources to
increase my own productivity and
complete tasks on time.
The cost of the project expenditure
should be lower than one of the cheapest
products like mine which I encountered
while research.
My client is an organized person and my
client therefore needs a solution to her
problems and a product that simply
blends in with the room.
Testing method
1.I will check the final product to see if it
matches the specifications.
2. Observation of final product.
3. Feedback from Client through Client
feedback form.
I will verify this specification while in the
creation process,pears and client feedback
– interview them about my performance
and if I was able to deliver aesthetic using
the tools at disposal.
totalling the expenditure of all the
individual parts
Feedback from client will help me get to
know if the product is helpful for my client
or not.
Function 1. The product will have 8 sections to
keep stationary.
2. It will also have a clock in the middle.
3. Its colours are black and silver, which
give out a positive energy.
Manufacturing I will make use of all tools at my
disposal to create my product during the
creation process: Hardware tools and
Wood tools.
The manufacturing will take 10 days
Materials and Environmental The device must be made out of
considerations environmentally friendly materials,
mainly wood which is made using
natural substances and are biodegradable.
Size 1.The size of the product will be big
enough to keep it on the corner of my
clients desk
2. The product will have a considerably
‘good’ weight.
1. The 8 sections will be enough for the 1. I will check the final product to see if
client to keep her stationary and it will it matches the specifications.
help her be organized. 2. Feedback from client through
2. The clock in the middle will help her feedback form
keep a track of time.
3. The colour silver gives out a positive
energy so it will help her study in peace.
These are the minimum resources I will I will be recording and planning my
be needing to create my product as course of action according to my final
predicted by me since these are basic design later on in my process journal.
tools.
I should promote good practice like Observation of product – will assess
using recyclable /environmentally when creation has ended.
friendly materials like wood, natural
fabrics, and no plastics.
It is important for the device to be Feedback from client through feedback
compact enough to fit on my client’s form.
desk. This helps with a minimalistic
approach.
Safety The product must not have sharp-cut My client does a lot of exchange of items I will check the final product to see if it
edges or corners. and moving items around over their matches the specifications
workspace. While doing so, if the
product is struck, it should not be hurtful
in any manner.
Strand 2 - Develop a range of feasible design ideas, using appropriate medium(s) and
detailed annotation, which can be correctly interpreted by others
Design 1
Scored well against the success criteria. The design looks quite clean and aesthetic and is small enough to fit on my client’s and most
people’s desks. It also utilises environmental friendly materials as its main material. Also, the product has rounded edges and corners,
thus ensuring safety.
Criterion Points

1 The product will be made out of wood and will be black Aesthetic 1,5/2
and silver in colour. Total 13.5/15
size 1.5/2 score

2 Compact size material 1/1 Client’s Yes

choice

3 Wood is a natural, biodegradable material controls 1.5/2

colour 2/2
4 Rounded body
minimalism 2/2

5 8 sections, easy functionality

blending 2/2

safety 2/2
Peer feedback
The look is original and I really like it. It looks like it actually belongs on a desk. The sections provide will enough
for anyone so thats a good thing.I recommend that you include a stand so the device will not pivot on the desk. This
is a much more complex design and I would actually prefer having it as a functional design element on my desk.
Design 2
Scored well but the poorest in the success criteria. The design misses out on several points which make a design more than satisfactory.
The design has simple controls like design 1
Criterion Points

1 The product will be made out of wood and will Aesthetics 1/2 Total 14/15
be black and silver in colour. points
size 2/2
Client’s Yes
materials 1/1 choice
2 Compact size

controls 2/2
3 Wood is a natural, biodegradable material
colours 2/2

4 Rounded body minimalism 2/2

blending 2/2
5 8 sections, easy functionality
safety 2/2
Peer feedback
The section placement is better and the overall look is better but I still think that it would look out of place on a
desk. Though i recommend that 8 sections are too much for just stationary. Also, the product has rounded edges and
corners, thus ensuring safety.
This is much better from the third design.
Design 3
Scored second best against the success criteria and manages to hit criteria that make it an all rounded design. The design has a form with
rounded edges and corners which adds to the safety factor. The design falls back on the size factor, rated by most people as adequately
space consuming, but not totally comfortable to be on client’s desk.
Criterion Points
1 The product will be made out of wood and
will be black and silver in colour.
aesthetics 2/2 Total 13.5
score
size 0.5/2
2 Compact size
Clients yes
materials 1/1 choice
3 Wood is a natural, biodegradable material
controls 2/2

colours 2/2
4 Rounded body
minimalism 2/2

5 8 sections, easy functionality blending 2/2

safety 2/2
Peer feedback
From what I understand from the design situation aesthetics is a major factor to be kept in mind for all of your
designs. I would personally not prefer this shape to be atop my desk all day. Aesthetically, this design is lacking and
as mentioned, would be out of place.
Design 4
Scores second poorest against the design criteria mainly because of its large size form factor. This design is an overall good design with
rounded edges and corners, and cylindrical-pill-like shape. However, the peer and client feedback indicate that the design would take too
much space on a desk. This leads to the design having a negative marking due its large form factor. Also, the respondents don’t feel that
this design is very aesthetic, thus scoring low on aesthetics
Criterion Points
1 The product will be made out of wood and will be black
Total 13/15
and silver in colour. Aesthetics 1/2 score

size 1/2 Clients No

choice
2 Compact size materials 1/1

controls 2/2
3 Wood is a natural, biodegradable material
colours 2/2

4 Rounded body minimalism 2/2

blending 2/2
5 8 sections, easy functionality
safety 2/2
Peer feedback
The look is honestly very tacky, and reminiscent of another device in the market. Again, a less number of sections
would be better.
Strand 3 - Present and justify the final chosen design
According to the assessment summary, the last choice to go with is design 4.
The second-last option to go with is design 3 which scores more than design 4, However, not with a greater margin, not to mention that
it is my peer’s last choice.
The second-best choice for design is design 1 because it is my peer’s number 1 choice.
Therefore, the final design which I will be working on is clear – design 2. This is because design 2 scores the best according to all the
design specifications, design comparison, but is my peer’s second choice. Design 2 is also my client’s choice for the product’s design.
All designs score high and same in terms of controls, colours, minimalism and blending, design 2 takes the upper edge over all in terms
of its high aesthetic and very compact form. Being the best match for my design specifications and my client’s choice makes the design
my final choice.
The form and structure of this design is along the lines of the statement of inquiry. The form of this design is simple and consists of only
8 sections. This is indicative that product is easy to use and has simple function controls. The rounded body and form also helps with
safety factor since there are no round corners or edges, making it look aesthetic as well. The production will contain 8 sections which
will be enough for my client and also a clock to keep track of time while studying – making the product effective in terms of fulfilling
its purpose.
Strand 4 - Develop accurate and detailed planning, drawings, and
outline the requirements for the creation of the chosen solution
I have made further improvements
in the chosen design to make it
more appealing and complete as a
product.
Other, smaller factors can observe
changes during the development
process. However, this right here is
the finalised look. This picture does
not include the colours.
Sketch of the product
CRITERION D
Strand 1- Design detailed and relevant testing methods to measure
the success of the solution
Testing Method Description

Device Testing I will be testing my product for myself. I will be using all of its features and putting the device into general, normal tests like keeping
stationary in the sections and see if it able to take the weight or not and i will also write a product description that consists of all the
specifications an average consumer would like to read and make sense out of.

Client Feedback I will be providing my client with the product and let her use it for a working day at her workspace, so that she can provide me with
feedback. The client will also be provided with a detailed feedback form. The main idea of this testing method is to see if the product has
been able to increase the productivity of my client or not.
This testing method will also assess how successful has my product been in meeting my client’s expectations and requirements i.e. her
specifications. This consists of assessing the aesthetics, form, size, functionality, effectiveness and performance of the product.

User trial - questionnaire In this method, I will be allowing my peers to use my product in our school environment. Here I want to take the feedback of a range of
different people to assess design aspects like size, functionality, and aesthetics. Since I cannot provide my peers with my product to be
taken to their homes for testing, I will be running a mass assessment by running it in our self-study lessons at school.
The motive of this test is not to collect data focused on the effectiveness of the product since the design specifications in the product are of
my client’s choice and not my peers’. Nonetheless, I will ask my peers for their feedback on the effectiveness of the product as well. This
assessment will be carried out by a Google Form.
Product Comparison I will be comparing my client-specific product to a commercial-grade product which intends to achieve the same purpose as my product.
I will make direct comparison of my product with the commercial product,
This testing method does not directly relate to any of my design specifications since my product is very client specific in terms of
aesthetics, size, functionality, and other design aspects. Nonetheless, this testing method will help me understand how my product will do
commercially and what are some features that might have an edge on the market over my product.
Device Testing

To test the functioning of the device, I used the product as a normal user. I kept different types of stationary in the sections
to see if it is able to take the weight. To test the size of the device, I placed the device on my desk at home, another desk at
school where I was working, and carried it around with me in my backpack. I measured the dimensions of the finished
product. I also checked the time in the clock by matching it with the time in my laptop and my phone. The weight was
measured using the weighing scale. The data collected was impressive, and is as follows;
The device consists of 8 sections to keep the stationary and it also consists of a clock which has been tested and shows the
right time according to my laptop and phone.
Made out of wood with touches of black and silver,, the device weighs 250 grams. The product becomes an easy addition
to the user’s desk without requiring too much space.
For safety, all the edges have been rounded so that the client is not hurt in any way.
 Client Feedback
Client feedback is one of the most direct ways to know if my product has succeeded in solving the problem it was meant
to solve. I made a questionnaire with a range of different questions about most design aspects which a user of the product
would care about. These aspects included aesthetics, form, size, functionality, materials, and effectivity & satisfaction as
a bonus. The success of these aspects was measured in both qualitative ways (descriptions, adjectives) and quantitative
ways (ratings). My client was highly satisfied with the size of the product and believes it would be perfect for her desk.

● The aesthetics of the product were highly appreciated as well (10/10), especially the simple colour scheme and
finish.
● My product blends in with my client’s office space
● My client believes that the number of sections provided are perfect as before this her desk was not as organized as
it is after keeping all her stuff in the ferris wheel.
● She has labeled all the 8 sections for different types of stationary like pens, highlighters, geometry stuff etc.
User trial - questionnaire

Similar to the client feedback, I used Google forms for this testing method as well. By having my peers use and
observe my product, people whom this product was not intended for, I can get to know how the product looks and
functions generally, how would a general user like it. This way I could get to know of possible improvements to make
or strengths of my product. These questions were more general and related to very simple design aspects like
aesthetics, form and functionality. From the feedback given on the form, I understood that;

● The aesthetics of the product were appreciated.

● The installed music/sounds did have a relaxing or de stressing effect on my peers, for almost all of them, one
was uncertain. Peers also suggested that I could add a different type or design of clock.
● The device was easy to use.
● As students, they believe it is portable and can be carried around easily, it is well-weighted.
● As far as suggestions go, a different and vibrant colour scheme and different design of the clock.
Product Comparison

Here, I am comparing my product to ‘30212 Big Wheel’ by Artesania Latina. This was the product I took inspiration
from while the investigation stage of my designing process. This commercial-grade product intends to solve the same
problem as mine.
The manufacturers of the product are leaned more towards using this product during the study period of the students.This
comparison does not intend to test any specifications, but will surely give me points for improvements.
Pictures
Aesthetics The product is made out of pure wood. This
product contains of 12 sections to keep the
stationary in. Whereas, the size of these sections
are smaller than that of my product. There is no
additional colour in the product.
Form and Size Dimensions: 20.86" x 22.04" x 7.87" (530mm x
560mm x 200mm)
2.48 LBS.
https://www.rocousa.com/Artesania_Latina_30212_Big_Whe
el
Not yet clicked
My product is in the form of a ferris wheel and
its purpose is of a stationary holder. The product
will be black in colour which touch of silver. It
will have a clock in the middle so that it help the
client keep track of time. It has 8 sections to
keep the stationary in.
The size of the product will be big enough to
keep it on the corner of my clients desk. The
product will have a considerably ‘good’ weight,
which is around 250g.
Functionality This product is also used to keep stationary in it.
Whereas the number of sections in this product
are more. There are 12 sections in all but the
disadvantage is that the size of the section is
smaller than that of my product. It has no
additional colour. It is pure wood brown in
colour.
Materials This product is made out of eco-friendly laser
cut plywood, which should be sustainable as it is
made out of wood.
Cost Its cost is 48.49 in dollars and 3655.52 in inr.
But has a very high cost in India which is 7000
inr.
The product will be used to keep stationary in it
to keep the work space more organized. It also
has a clock attached in the middle which will
help the client keep track of time. The colour of
the product is black with a touch of silver which
gives out a positive energy.
The device will be made out of environmentally
friendly materials, mainly wood which is made
using natural substances and are biodegradable.
The cost of my product is ₹ 2100 which is very
cheap comparatively.
To summarise and conclude, the product, ‘30212 Big Wheel’ by Artesania Latina intends to serve the same purpose
as my product, to help the client keep their desks organized. The functionality of both the devices is more or less the
same where they have an edge over my product which is because they have more number of sections to keep the
stationary in – something I can take inspiration from and see as improvement points. The cost of it is however is very
high, especially in India, where my client is based. If we are looking at a solution in this country, my product will
have a clear edge over Artesania Latina. Even in the US, the cost of my product is about 27 USD while the Big
Wheel costs 49 USD which gives me an edge over it. Furthermore, I believe that I have done a good job at making
use of natural or eco-friendly materials which makes my product better in some minor aspects too.
Strand 2- Evaluate the success of the solution.
Design Aspect Specification Success Criterion Points and Justification

Aesthetics The body of the device will be coloured in shades If device coloured in shades of brown: 1 point; If 2 /2
of black with a touch of silver. device is made out of polished wood: 2 points; If My product is made out of wood and
device is not brown colour themed: 0 points. therefore has shades of brown, but they
will be coloured with black paint.

The device must be minimalistic i.e. a colour pallet If there are more than 3 colours: 0 points. 2 /2
of not more than two colours. If < 3 colours: 2 points. 3 colours of the product: Black and a
touch of silver

The device must not look tacky or outstanding in its If product stands out in environment: 0 points. 2 /2
surrounding environment; must blend in with my If product blends in with environment: 2 points My client believes that the product
client’s office. blends in very well with her workspace
as expressed in the client feedback form.

The device must be intuitively aesthetic. If the product looks clean, aesthetic: 2 points; if 2 /2
looks unappealing: -1 points. My peers and the client have highly rated
the aesthetics of the product.
Tools The development of the product will be done through
wood cutting tools
Another tool used for our product would be the lasik
machine as some parts in our product are circles.
Cost The cost of the product should not cross 2500 rupees.
Customer My client is my friend who is also the topper and need to
study a lot and in peace.
Safety The product must not have sharp-cut edges or corners.
If product meets deadline and looks
aesthetic: 2 points; If product does not
meet deadline OR does not look
aesthetic: 1 point; If product does not
meet deadline and does not look
aesthetic: 0 point
If project expenditure crosses 2500 INR:
0 points
If project expenditure is less than 2500
INR: 1 point.
If the client believes the product has
simple to use controls: 1 point
If not: 0 points.
If the device does not have any exposed
wires: 1 point
If it does: -1 points.
2 /2
My product met the intended deadline
and I was able to make an aesthetic
product.
1 /1
Project expenditure was 2100 INR. 400
INR below the proposed limit.
1 /1
My client rated the product 1 on
difficulty on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being
complex to use, 1 being easy to use
1 /1
The product’s internals are completely
sealed off.
Functions The product will have 8 sections to keep If it has 7 or more sections: 2 points 2/2
stationary. If less than 7: 0 points The number of sections in my product
are 8. Therefore, it meets the client’s
specification.

It will also have a clock in the middle. If the time in the clock works correctly: 2 2/2
points As the time in the clock works perfectly.
If it does not: 0 points

Its colours are black and silver, which If the colour is black with a touch of 2/2
give out a positive energy. silver: 2 points The colours of my product are black with
If not: 0 points a touch of silver.

Manufacturing I will make use of all tools at my If I did make use of these tools and more: 1/1
disposal to create my product during the 1 point I made use of all the tools listed.
creation process: Hardware tools and If not and product turned out to be
Wood tools. unappealing: 0

The manufacturing will take 30 days If met: 1 point 1/1

If taken > 30 days: 0 points. The manufacturing of the product took
21 days.
Materials and Environmental
Considerations
The device must be made out of
environmentally friendly materials,
mainly wood which is made using
natural substances and are biodegradable.
Body made out of environmentally
friendly materials: 1 point
Body made out of plastics/non-
environmentally friendly materials: 0
points.
1/1
My product is purely made out of wood
and no type of plastic has been used in it.

Size The size of the product will be big If the device is compact enough to be 1.5/2
enough to keep it on the corner of my placed on desk: 2 points It is of the perfect size for my client’s
clients desk If not: -1 points. desk.

The product will have a considerably If the device weighs between 500 and 0.5/1
‘good’ weight. 200 grams: 1 point As the weight of my product is 250g
If lighter or heavier: 0 points. which is within the provided range.

Possible maximum: 25 points

Product score: 24 points
As indicated by the product’s score against the design specification and taking the client feedback form in consideration, I believe that my
product has been highly successful against all specifications and has achieved, with excellence, the label of an effective and satisfactory
product as said by my client. However, there are areas which I could have worked upon better or improvements that can be incorporated which
will help my product not only match the specification but exceed the current definition of ‘successful’, as a product.
Strand 3- Explain how the solution could be improved.
 Strengths

● Aesthetics, Size and Form – Aesthetics is one of the major strengths of the product. The product has a very compact and portable size
which makes it easy to carry around or set on a desk while working. Wood as a material really makes the product stands out since it is a
very naturally and abundant material which is not used enough in the technology industry. The choice of colour pallet for the product and
type of wood chosen allow my product to blend in with my client’s environment and not cause any distractions.
● Functionality – The clock used in the product is very pretty so it looks really good on the client’s desk.
● Ease of use – The simple controls of the device also help with the simple functionality. They are simple so they are there to control the
device but do not become a distracting aspect or something that requires visual and cognitive attention. The product can also be turned
around easily.

Weakness Improvements

● The weight of my product is a little less.
● The product is a little too big to keep on the desk.
● That will done once the client starts using the product, because
when she starts to keep stuff in the ferris wheel then the weight
will increase automatically.
● That cannot be changed now as the product is already made but
we can ask the client to keep some of her stuff somewhere else
so that space for the product is made.
Strand 4- Explain the impact of the solution on the client.
The problem shared at the beginning of this design unit consisted of improving a person’s productivity. Upon
brainstorming and research, we figured that simply put, we have to boost the productivity of a client/target audience by
creating a creative product. A student of the school I attend was my client.
My client had a problem with organizing her work space. To solve her problem, I decided to make a product that will
help my client to organize her work space. The product, as mentioned by my client, also had to blend with her
workspace, use natural materials and should be easy to use.
Through research and interviews, I found that a ferris wheel would be a nice design for a stationary box.I mainly made
use of wood. To create the body, I first came up with a digital design and then slowly began to convert it into a real
product. Designing the product was done using various means such as hand-drawn sketches, using wood cutting tools
and lasik machine to cut the wood into the shape of a circle. I made sure that my design specification, according to
which all the design aspects of my product were designed such as aesthetics, form, size, et cetera, were detailed enough
so that I could follow it to create a product that solves my client’s problem. To my humble surprise, my product matched
all of the design specifications, but there was room for improvement. The size of the product could have been a little
smaller and the weight of the product could have been a little bit more. As 250g is very light for a stationary keeper as it
may fall if it has too much weight on it, and I could have worked more efficiently to reduce minor errors in the final
product.
My product was highly appraised by my client and it received excellent remarks as observed in the client feedback. My
client approved and was impressed by the design of the product. As mentioned, my design was able to meet all design
specifications, and the requirements mentioned by my client. It also met the original design brief which I synthesized in
the beginning of the project. However, one of the places I can work on is the quality of the product. Even though the
product is one of my best works, the materials used could have been better and small manufacturing errors could have
been avoided. The clock used in the product was not of a very high quality. My client mentioned that she would be
ready to cover the manufacturing cost of this product and a future, improved version if I go on to create one. In a future
version, I will make sure I use better materials for the body of the product.
The original goal of my product was to help the client organize her desk. Through my personal interaction with her and
client feedback form, my client mentioned that the impact of my product on her was very effective. The product was
easy to use and was able to help my client. The aesthetics of the product were also highly appreciated since the product
blended extremely well with her work space, and was minimalistic – which is also a practice in Feng Shui – a concept
my client strongly believes in. This can be observed with her strong rating of 10/10 in both the effectivity and
satisfaction with the product. Not to mention, the product did not have any negative effects on my client.
To conclude, I believe I have been able to create a successful, effective, and satisfactory product which boosts the
productivity of my client. I believe I have also done justice to the Global Context, Key Concept, Related Concept, and
Statement of Inquiry by working systematically to make a well-functioning device which brings fairness to my client’s
work life and in turn drives her development as an individual.