Grade 8 Storage Solution Criteria A1

Task A1 | The Purpose of the project

🔎 What you need to do: ❗Why you need to do this:

Explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem for a specified You need to fully understand the ‘problem’ and identify where you can make a
client/target audience. meaningful contribution towards solving this.

1 page maximum

⚙ How?
Develop an ‘insight statement’. ‘Design thinking’ starts with a designer observing a problem of a user or organization. What is the specific situation or problem
for the user that allows you an opportunity to Design?
Present your ‘design opportunity’ using a photo.

Shared Storage In My House

Next to our main door we have a small shelf with drawers beneath it. This place usually holds small things that don’t really have a
place like the AC remote and automatic perfume sprayers. In the drawers below we keep things like cards, keys, masks etc. The
drawers sometimes cause a problem because small things may become hard to find especially when you’re in a hurry. So the
drawers mainly look very clustered.

In my bedroom my closet has a shelf portion as shown in the picture. Some of the shelfs are very disorganized and it becomes hard
to find things especially if big boxes are in the front and the thing you need is in the back. Some of the cubbies are also dependent
on other things to hold their place so when you remove an object it’s likely that the rest of the things in the cubby will fall apart.
 The following picture demonstrates a snack section in my kitchen cabinet. The problem with this crowded space is that it’s not
properly organized so some things become hard to reach like boxes under the main box or beside it. If there was a shelf you
wouldn’t have to take other things out other than the thing you need. The overall problem with this storage space is mainly
accessibility.

Another storage space that is being shared in my house is a coat closet shown in the picture. It’s working well because of the space
and if you need to store other things as well there is a small shelf at the bottom so you don;’t have to shove things below.

In my house there is this closet with three drawers and the top of the closet gets used as a mini table for other things anyone might
want to put on top. The storage space gets used by all five family members living in the house. The problem with this is that none
of the drawers have items which are designated for just one drawer; everything is everywhere and it becomes impossible to find
anything. Even when someone organizes it into designated sections each drawer is always still a mess as the storage lacks section
separators.

Write the specific problem for the users here….. (3 or 4 sentences/bullet points)
The specific problem is an unorganized storage space by the door for a family of five. The family consists of a mother (age: 40, height: 5,5)
father, ( age: 42, height: 6 foot) and their children two sisters and a brother. (One sister is 10 years old and another sister is 13) the brother is
six foot and has an age of 16. All five members use public transport so they all have MRT cards, most of the family members spend money on
things so they get lots of spare change as well. Because the family has kids who go to school they need to stay healthy so they take sanitizer
with them. In the end all of these things end up by the door in this small shelf next to the TV, everything is clustered in one small cubby but
the rest within two drawers below the cubby. Finally, the problem comes to be that no one can find what they need because everything is
everywhere especially when they are in a hurry right by the door. Furthermore, when they do find something it’s usually tangled up with a key
and it’s key chain or something else.
Take a photo of your current situation and insert it into this box. Include a caption for the photo.

⚙ Why?
Explain why the problem needs to be solved. Research on the internet what would the consequences be if we don’t solve this problem.

Write down what is the value of well organized shared spaces?

How does organization/disorganization affect or impact the users of shared spaces and the community around them? (1 or 2 paragraphs/bullet
points with full sentences)

Instead of concentrating on the clutter and the to-do list, a structured, tidy atmosphere enables you to focus on life and
how you are using your time. Decluttering helps lessen anxiety and lift despair. The main advantages of being
organized and working in a generally clutter-free environment are enhanced performance and higher levels of
productivity. And those lead to a stronger sensation of control, which is essential for managing stress, building
resilience, and maintaining general wellbeing.
⚙ Sources?
Using secondary sources from the internet, list them in MLA format using EASYBIB / NoodleTools the sources you used to help you with the information above.

Bibliography-List your sources here in MLA format.

● Corriveau, Melissa. “7 Benefits of Being Organized in Your Home and Life.” Life With Less Mess, 17 June 2020,
www.lifewithlessmess.com/benefits-of-being-organized.

Assessment
Beginning
1-2 (Below Expectations)
i. states the need for a solution to a
problem.
i) You record the need for a solution to
a specific context/need but without
most briefing details.
CRITERION A1 - Explain and Justify
Developing Using Mastering
(3 Below) 3-4 (4 Meets) 5-6 (Meets Expectations) 7-8 (Exceeds Expectations)
i. outlines the need for a solution to a i. explains the need for a solution to a i. explains and justifies the need for a
problem. problem. solution to a problem.
i) You give a brief outline of the i) You give a detailed account of the i) You use 1-2 relevant facts, figures
context/need and acknowledge your context/need in your own words and images to give a detailed account
client/market, the problem and solution without supporting data. of the context/need.
should also be identified.
You outline 1-2 different possible You outline 2 different possible
solutions that could impact positively solutions that could impact positively
on the problem. on the problem.

You introduce and give valid reasons You introduce your chosen client
for your chosen client/market. You then (someone other than you) and the
consult the client to help clarify the best market, as well as the problem that
solution to explore. needs solving.
I think Fatima is a grade 5-6 because she has done everything that was in the 5-6 column in the rubric. She can get a better grade
by using facts that are relevant to this situation.

|Task A2 | Research plan

🔎 What you need to do: ❗Why you need to do this:

Write a research plan, which states and prioritizes the primary and secondary You want to identify valuable sources of information to provide input for your
research needed to develop a solution to the problem. project (now and later) and make sure you balance your research efforts over
the different areas of research that are needed.

⚙ How?
Adjust and extend the provided partial research plan in order to:
● List a variety of different questions that will guide the solution to the problem.

● Identify primary and secondary sources that you could consult in order to be a knowledgeable designer in this project, ready to design and create.
Use the following prompts:

○ Make observations, take measurements and experiments.

○ Conduct interviews (experienced) or survey stakeholders in your project.

○ Consult secondary sources. (websites and books)

● Describe what you want to learn from each of these sources in detail.

● Rank your research questions from most useful to least useful.

 List 10 Research questions from a variety of different areas, and rank (Prioritise) your
research questions with justification of your ranking:
Research question
(type of question-technical,
problem, biomimicry,
process, audience)
Teacher example
“What are the measurements
of the space to be organised?”
Which items are used the
most?
Main takeaways from Primary or Rank/Priority( Explanation/Reason
research Secondary High, Medium
Sources Low)
(Secondary in
MLA)
-The space under the Direct High The research on space
countertop is 22cm measurement of measurements is ranked
high and 18cm deep. the space. (primary) high because it helps in
choosing the right desktop
organizer and making the
most of the space.
Accurate measurements
ensure a well-organized
work area, which can
increase productivity.
- Mrt cards and hand Primary source: High The investigation on the
sanitiser Observing which things that are used more than
items people use others is very important
the most because when the solution
will be made there will be
sections which are more easily
Secondary source:
accessible and the things that
Questioning other are more accessible will have
users which items different measurements so it’s
they use more than important that the solution is
others. made with the measurements
of the more used items in the
easier accessible sections.
How many categories can the
items be organized into?
Measurements of the space
that needs to get organized
How many people use the
storage space?
A section for five mrt Primary Source: High The research on the
cards, a section for five Observing the different types of items
apartment cards, A space and what which are present in the
small section for spare items are present storage space is high
change and a bigger and how we can because there’s no way the
section for sanitisers. organize it. space will be organized if
everything is everywhere
therefore it’s helpful to
know which ways you can
split the items into so that
it’s easier to access the
things that you need when
you know where they
are/which section they are
in.
35cm high and 46 cm Primary Source: High The investigation of the
deep are the Direct measurements of the
measurements of the measurement space that needs to be
cubicle that needs to be organized is considered
organized. high because the separator
that will be designed must
be appropriate for the
measurements of the
space.
Five people Primary Source: Medium The research on the people
mother (age: 40, height: Questioning the using the space is medium
5,5) father, ( age: 42, people in the priority because the space
height: 6 foot) and their house. could be organized with
other ways that may be
children two sisters and more effective like
a brother. (One sister is categorizing the items into
10 years old and sections on how they are
another sister is 13) the similar instead of
separating the items by
brother is six foot and
people who use them. But
has an age of 16. it may be helpful to know if
the people get mixed up
between what is theirs and
what’s not, therefore it is
important that you know
the amount of sections you
 may have to make based
on the different people
that use it.

Is there anything near the
space that could be a hazard
if anything is changed?
An electricity switch is Primary Source: Medium The research on the
near so no water should Observations of the surroundings that are near
be placed there. surroundings and the space is ranked
anything in the medium because there is
space that could nothing dangerous in the
affect the electricity space that could react with
switch. each other but the
organizer that may be
suggested could affect the
surroundings thus causing
a hazard that is dangerous.

Who uses the space most?
Kids of the family two Direct interview High
sisters and a brother which is a primary
source
This is important to know
because when you are
organizing things or
placing things into
different sections to keep
everything organized you
should place the person’s
items in front (who uses
them most).

Where is the storage space
placed?
The storage space is a Direct observation. Low This can be helpful to
long shelf almost Primary know when organizing
reaching the top of a something to make the
lowered surface top. It product more effective. For
consists of a shelf at example it informs the
the top which no one designer that a shelf which
really uses, a cubicle tilts upwards may be more
which has the by the effective if it sits on a low
door items, two level.
drawers below this for
anything else and a
small shelf below
which consists of
picture frames of the
family and decoration
pieces. All contained
into a shelf. It is all
 placed by the door
outside the mini
hallway which leads to
the door.

Assessment

CRITERION A2 - Prioritise Research

Beginning
1-2 (Below Expectations)
ii. states some research needed to ii. states the research needed to ii. constructs a research plan,
develop a solution to the problem, develop a solution to the problem, which states and prioritises the
with some guidance.
ii) No research questions.
Developing Using
(3 Below) 3-4 (4 Meets) 5-6 (Meets Expectations)
with some guidance. primary and secondary research
needed to develop a solution to the
problem, with some guidance.
ii) state the research needed to ii) construct a research plan,
develop a solution to a problem, which states and prioritizes the
with some guidance using primary and secondary research
ACCESS FM. needed to develop a solution to the
problem, with some guidance
● With some help write at using ACCESS FM..
least 6 research questions,
half of the questions must ● With some help write 8+
be SMART research questions, the
majority must be SMART
● Your questions must
include at least 6 of the ● Your questions must:
following themes: - Clearly and logically be
- Focus on the following prioritized.
themes - Client - Time - - Focus on the following
Resources - Environmental themes - Client - Time -
considerations - Safety - Resources - Environmental
Function - Aesthetics - considerations - Safety -
Technical Skills. Function - Aesthetics -
Mastering
7-8 (Exceeds Expectations)
ii. constructs a research plan,
which states and prioritises the
primary and secondary research
needed to develop a solution to
the problem independently.
ii) construct a research plan,
which states and prioritizes the
primary and secondary research
needed to develop a solution to
the problem independently using
ACCESS FM..
● With very little help write
10+ detailed SMART
research questions
● Your questions must:
- Clearly and logically be
prioritized.
- Focus on the following
themes - Client - Time -
Resources - Environmental
considerations - Safety -
Function - Aesthetics -
 - It is unclear how and Technical Skills. Technical Skills.
where you will find the - State clearly how and - State clearly how and
information. where you will find the where you will find the
information. information.

I think Fatima can get a better grade by showing the color coding as to what they are. She can get a better grade by
adding more research questions and answering them.

Task A3 | Analysing existing products

🔎 What you need to do: ❗Why you need to do this:

Analyse a group of existing products that could meet the need You are trying to figure out what makes products a success (or not) and you are trying to come up with ideas
you identified. for your own project.

⚙ How?
Inspiration board
● Find products related to this unit… Tabletop Organizer
● Create a Pinterest board of a range of these products (minimum 10) that can inspire your project.
● Present a screenshot of your Pinterest board in your design folder.

PMI analysis
● Construct a PMI chart in which you:

○ List some strengths (plus) of 5 products you have considered from your inspiration board. Ask yourself: What makes this product successful?
○ List the weaknesses (minus) of the same 5 products you have considered from your inspiration board. Ask yourself: What features can I find in this product that
are not so successful or needs improvement?
○ List short descriptions of any other design ideas and takeaways (interesting ideas) you have gained for your product by making the inspiration board. Perhaps
ideas that are worth remembering for later in the project.
● Use ACCESS FM to guide your analysis
Inspiration board (Pinterest board)

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 Statements + reasons/explanation
PMI analysis - 5 existing products.
Image and link to + Plus
the product Aspects that you think are good
or positive about the existing
solution
Write why it is ‘plus’.
This object is a plus because
its tops are shaped in
hexagons which is
convenient as it can
intertwine with each other
and fit a bunch in a small
space looking very nice.
This object is a plus because
it has a mini shelf which can
hold small items like wallets
and MRT cards. Something
that's also positive is that
there is a small section with
a fence surrounding which
can hold bigger items
without falling like the mail.
Lastly, at the bottom there
are hooks for the keys so
they don’t get jumbled
together and become hard to
untangle.
- Minus
Aspects of the existing solution
that you think could be better or
improved upon
Write why it is ‘minus’.
This object is a minus because
there’s no feature or design
similar to a shelf which can
hold other by-the-door things
like cards, change, sanitizer
etc. in this design therefore, it
can only hold keys on its mini
hangers.
Despite the advantages, there
are also other drawbacks to
this item, for example it has to
be hung on a wall and won’t
be as efficient if it’s sitting
somewhere. Furthermore,
aesthetics wise the design can
look clustered if not organized
well. Lastly, the accessibility
for the contents inside the
small fence may be difficult.
! Interesting
Features that stands out or that you
may like to explore or develop
further
Write anything about the
product that interests you.
Something that interests me is
that the keys are attached to
portable hexagons so when you
are organizing the keys, you just
have to insert it inside the
hexagon holders.
A feature that stands out in this
design is the fence used to hold
the items. Thai can be
interesting and convenient
because you can see through
the item when you’re shuffling
around to find what you need
that might be placed in there.
This object is also a plus This project has a minus in A feature that stands out here is
because its overall shape terms of accessibility because that the whole shape kind of
is in a rectangle thus the contents below the tilts a bit. This is effective
hangers will be hard to access because when you’re looking
keeping its contents
because you can’t see much for something at the bottom it’ll
managed and contained. I from the top if there are keys be at an angle so not much will
like how the keys can jingling in your way. be locking your view.
hang right above a small
storage space which can
hold other things like mrt
cards, spare change,
masks, and condo cards
and more. Finally, teh
object is designed so it
can sit anywhere which is
convenient like a shelf,
desk, or any other space.

I like this design because This design has a drawback A feature that I would like to
it has a door which can because it doesn’t have space explore further here is the door
cover its contents. to hold contents that don’t and how it may open and close.
hang, and because there’s no Something that is interesting in
Therefore, not only can
blocking the bottom when you thai model is the door whether
the design hold the keys open the door anything that is it attempts to remain shut, and
and a few things below placed there may fall off if it’s when you open it and
them but the door can leaning on the edge. something isn’t holding it then
close looking like a nice it snaps shut again. Or there are
storage piece. the other doors that stay open
based on how much you moved
it.

This design has a plus This design is a minus because Something that stands out in
because its it only holds things that can be this design is the design of the
hooks/hangers which can hung (keys and handkerchief) key holder. It’s placed in some
plus it would be difficult to sort of a tree shape. It can look
also be used for keys are
adjust a storage space next to very nice and catch someone’s
done in a very creative thai object as well. eye as well.
way which can look nice
on any storage piece.
Assessment

CRITERION A3- Product Analysis

Begining
1-2 (Below Expectations)
iii. presents some existing products
that inspire a solution to the problem.
Developing
(3 Below) 3-4 (4 Meets)
iii. outlines one existing product that
inspires a solution to the problem.
Using
5-6 (Meets Expectations)
iii. describes a group of similar
products that inspire a solution to the
problem.
Mastering
7-8 (Exceeds Expectations)
iii. analyses a group of similar
products that inspire a solution to the
problem.

iii) No products have been iiii) briefly analyze one existing iii) nalyze in detail 2-3 ergonomic iii) Analyze in detail 3+ ergonomic
analyzed ergonomic desktop organizer using desktop orgnizer using Plus MInus desktop orgnizer using Plus MInus
Plus MInus Interesting (PMI), with Interesting (PMI), with focus on: Interesting (PMI), with focus on:
focus on: - Aesthetics - Aesthetics
- Aesthetics - Customer - Customer
- Customer - Environment - Environment
- Environment - Size - Size
- Size - Safety - Safety
- Safety - Function - Function
- Function - Material - Material
- Material Appropriate subject-specific Appropriate subject-specific
vocabulary has been used to vocabulary has been used to
analyze the desktop organizer. analyze the desktop organizer.

Peer feedback: be more specific.

Task A4 | Design brief

🔎 What you need to ❗Why you need to do this:

do:
You have to make a decision: what will you design and create, for whom, and why? You want to use your research to help you justify your decision.
Summarise what you learned (the important take-aways) from your research. This means when you explain WHY you can refer to your research.
Develop a design brief, which
presents the analysis of
relevant research.

⚙ How to do this:

Consider these points below:

● Write in full sentences or bullet points.

● Write with full words.
● Avoid using rubbish bin words: things, stuff, something, cool, nice, etc.
● Use images or photos to support your design brief

Intro: Briefly state again what is the problem and why is there a need for it to be solved?

State: Describe the product you will make using some of the research information you found in A2. Use research to explain why this is the best solution. (Don’t be so specific like what
colour it will be, or if it is a box, .but rather more like how your product will function).

Who: Describe your target audience. (who will be the users of this product, and how would they influence your decision? What do they like or dislike?))

Success: Are there any special requirements that the client(s) wants? Eg. My client has an injured shoulder and requires the product to be light and easily carried using only one hand.
 Introduction and Summary of Research

My goal is to design and develop a solution that will address a problem that is now plaguing my household and causing arguments among all of the occupants.
A mother (40 years old, 5 feet, 5 inches tall), a father (42 years old, 6 feet tall), and their three children—two sisters and a brother—make up the family. The
brother is six feet tall and is sixteen years old (one sister is ten and the other sister is thirteen). An unstructured storage area beside the entryway is the problem.
The majority of the family members spend money on stuff, so they also receive a lot of spare change, and all five of the family members use public transportation
and have MRT cards. The family brings hand sanitizer with them because they have children who attend school and they need to stay healthy. The items are
eventually gathered in one little cubby next to the TV near the door, with the remaining items being stored in the two drawers that are located below the cubby.
Eventually, the issue arises because nobody can find anything because it is all over the place, especially when someone is in a hurry and right by the door. Last
but not least, if they do discover something, it is typically entangled with a key, a keychain, or something else. It is very important that we address this issue as
instead of concentrating on the clutter and the to-do list, a structured, tidy atmosphere enables you to focus on life and how you are using your time.
Decluttering helps lessen anxiety and lift despair. The main advantages of being organized and working in a generally clutter-free environment are enhanced
performance and higher levels of productivity. And those lead to a stronger sensation of control, which is essential for managing stress, building resilience, and
maintaining general wellbeing.

In our investigation we researched that in terms of the items that get used in the storage space, we figured out through a secondary source of interviewing
people that the MRT cards, Apartment cards and mini bottles of hand sanitizer are what gets used more than the other items present in the space. Furthermore,
through primary sources of research we investigated how many categories the items can be organized into a section for five mrt cards, five apartment cards, a
small section for spare change and a bigger space for bottles of hand sanitiser. On the other hand, I investigated the storage space and its surroundings. Through
a direct source of my measurement skills, I measured the space to be 35cm high, and 46cm deep. The space is a cubicle thus the measurements correspond to
each other having the same length of an opposite side. In the same category, I researched the surroundings to be 100% safe. Through a primary source of
observation I saw that in the surroundings, there is an electrical switch which may be hazardous. Furthermore, in the same category I researched that the storage
space is a long shelf almost reaching the top of a lowered surface top. It consists of a shelf at the top which no one really uses, a cubicle which has the by the
door items, two drawers below this for anything else and a small shelf below which consists of picture frames of the family and decoration pieces. All contained
into a shelf. It is all placed by the door outside the mini hallway which leads to the door. Lastly, the final category of research which I did categorizes into the
occupants of the storage space. Firstly, I researched that five people use the space. A mother (40 years old, 5 feet, 5 inches tall), a father (42 years old, 6 feet
tall), and their three children—two sisters and a brother—make up the family. The brother is six feet tall and is sixteen years old (one sister is ten and the other
sister is thirteen). Last but not least, the last bit in the category is which people use the space most. This comes to be the kids because they go to school on a
daily basis and visit the space for a few minutes every day to gather what they need whereas the mom is unemployed therefore doesn’t leave the house that
frequently and the dad works alternate days in the office and stays at home some days.

My product will be a practical, effective and useful design which will be separated into a few categories to hold all my by-the-door items namely: mrt cards,
apartment cards, sanitiser, and keys. In order to be effective, the product design will consist of a top area of hangers to hand the keys in separate holders so they
don’t get tangled together. There will be a small section for cards, a separate one for sanitisers and one last one for a few spare change coins. Some of the
sections will have a door or some kind of widget to it to look more aesthetic. Finally, the overall piece will look nice and clean for extra points in my family.
A mother (40 years old, 5 feet, 5 inches tall), a father (42 years old, 6 feet tall), and their three children—two sisters (one 13 (grade 8) one 10 (grade 5) and a
brother (grade 11 age: 16) —make up the family who use the space which is currently disorganized. The children use the space most often because they go to
school every weekday and collect items which are needed outside from the space. Unlike the mom who is unemployed and leaves the house not too much and
the father who stays home some days to work.

My goal is to have a positive impact on everyone in my family. An organized, tidy environment that allows you to concentrate on life and how you are using your
time, rather than the mess and your to-do list. Organizing your space can improve your spirits and reduce worry. Performance and productivity are the key
benefits of being organized and working in an usually clutter-free environment. And they result in a greater sense of control, which is crucial for reducing stress,
fostering resilience, and preserving overall wellbeing.

A successful dream will be present when my product is made and there will be smiles on every face in my family. This is because even when someone is in a
rush they will be very well aware exactly where the thing they need is because there will be an aesthetic model placed on a shelf that will be easy to fly past
when you have a quick stop by it. A dream scenario would be when someone in my family gets up early on time and ready for work or school, they get ready and
as they’re leaving they’ll pick up a few things from my new product without starting to get furious when you suck at knots and can’t untangle something.
Another scenario would be when someone gets up late and rushes through they’re routine but won’t get too anxious when they’re picking up some last items
before they exit.

(Picture of the users)

Assessment

CRITERION A- Inquiring & Analysing

Begining Developing Using Mastering

1-2 (Below Expectations) (3 Below) 3-4 (4 Meets) 5-6 (Meets Expectations) 7-8 (Exceeds Expectations)

iv. states some of the main findings of relevant research. iv. develops a basic design brief, which outlines some of the iv. develops a design brief, which outlines the findings of relevant iv. develops a design brief, which presents the analysis of relevant
findings of relevant research. research. research.

iv) Write 1-2 sentences to show what you found in your research.
● No research is cited appropriately with in-text citations
and full MLA8 citation
iv) Write a basic design brief, which includes some relevant research,
though important information is missing.
Your research should include:
- Appropriate images (cited)
- How you will apply the research when designing and
creating your ergonomic phone stand..
- In-text citations to show where the information is
from.
Your design brief includes some of the following themes from your
research:
- Time - Resources - Environmental considerations -
Safety - Function/Usability - Aesthetics - Technical
Skills - Client needs and wants.
iv) Write a summary with analysis of your research which should
include:
- Appropriate images (cited)
- How you will apply the research, and explain how this
will influence the design and creation of your
ergonomic phone stand.
- In-text citations to show where the information is
from.
Your design brief must include the following themes from your
research:
- Time - Resources - Environmental considerations -
Safety - Function/Usability - Aesthetics - Technical
Skills - Client needs and wants.
iv) Write a detailed summary and analysis of your research, which
must include:
- Appropriate images (cited)
- How you will apply the research, and explain how this
will influence the design and creation of your
ergonomic phone stand.
- In-text citations to show where information is from.
Your design brief must include the following themes from your
research:
- Time - Resources - Environmental considerations -
Safety - Function/Usability - Aesthetics - Technical
Skills - Client needs and wants.

Less than 200 words, not including citations. Include the word count Less than 300 words, not including citations. Include the word count 400 words MAXIMUM, not including citations. Include the word count
at the end of your brief. at the end of your brief. at the end of your brief.

Citations in MLA 8 format. Citations in MLA 8 format.

Citations in MLA 8 format.

Peer feedback - minimize the words and add a photo of the users.