Design Challenge Train Car
In this design challenge I worked in a product design team to
create a solution to a chosen problem. This design challenge gave me the
opportunity to apply all of my IED skills and knowledge. We utilize all steps of
a design process to find a solution that meets specific design
requirements.
create a solution to a chosen problem. This design challenge gave me the
opportunity to apply all of my IED skills and knowledge. We utilize all steps of
a design process to find a solution that meets specific design
requirements.
Train Car Design Breif
Company: A Miniture Tain Manufacturer
Target: All Ages
Designer: Matthew Vaughan
Problem Statement:
A miniature train manufacturer has asked your design team to create a train car that can be hooked to the
train engine car. The train car must be the same relative scale as the engine
car.
Design statement:
Design and model a train car that can hook on the engine car
created in Project 8.1c Model Miniature Train.
Constaints:
1. Must have a minimum of seven different parts
once assembled.
2. Must be the same relative scale as the engine car.
3. Must be able to attach to the engine car
Target: All Ages
Designer: Matthew Vaughan
Problem Statement:
A miniature train manufacturer has asked your design team to create a train car that can be hooked to the
train engine car. The train car must be the same relative scale as the engine
car.
Design statement:
Design and model a train car that can hook on the engine car
created in Project 8.1c Model Miniature Train.
Constaints:
1. Must have a minimum of seven different parts
once assembled.
2. Must be the same relative scale as the engine car.
3. Must be able to attach to the engine car
Design Process
Identify problem
A Miniatue Train Manufacterer wants a new train car to go along with its engine.
Generate Concepts
I generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions,
brainstoming, and free sketching.
brainstoming, and free sketching.
Modern Passanger Car
Old Passanger Car
Ideas
Extended roof
side doors
small windows
side doors
small windows