MS+S2+Elective+-+Miraaj

=Design Folder - Miraaj al-Haque=

UNIT QUESTION IN MY OWN WORDS:
How can I improve myself organize in class? Why do i have to improve myself organize in class? This means that i=I have to organize myself in class so that I can do good in class and i can find things in my design folder better. I could make and organizer for myself which has notes and shortcuts for me to stay organized.

Investigating A Problem
This is where I keep my pencils rulers and all my stationery's. But over time it has become a "dump".

Guiding Questions
Yes, with some help I can make my product.
 * Can I build it?**

Yes, because this product isn't too complicated.
 * Can I build it in the time available?Who is the product for**

Wood, Plastic (Final Product, not what I will use to make the product with).
 * What materials can I use or are available?**

Hammer, Band Saw, Nails, etc.
 * What tools are available?**

By using goggles, dust masks, and headphones/sound protector when I'm working.
 * How I can I be safe?**

By creating a variety of designs and getting feedback on all of them and judging them as well.
 * How do I choose the best design?**

Me
 * Who is the product for?**

**Investigation**

 * Investigating the problem.
 * Evidence.
 * Consequences of the problem (disciplinary action, effect relationship, grades).

**Design Brief**
I would like to make a little shelf for myself so I can keep my stationery's in it and my school textbooks, this will help me be organized with them.

**Design Specifications**

 * Must make it in the time possible.
 * Must be made out of strong quality wood.
 * Must be Eco friendly.
 * Has to be safe.
 * It needs to have sections for my stationery's.
 * Books

=**Inspirations**= http://rup15.by/files/photo/10_08_31_12_50_500.jpg http://www.englishforum.ch/attachments/sale-wanted/35451d1321807454-wanter-cupboards-shelfs-expedit-2by2-shelf.jpg

===I am going to use these shelf to help me with the one am making. These two shelves inspire me to make my shelf. These shelves look wider than longer. That is the only difference, my one is going to be more sections and the height is going to be longer.===

=**Planning**= ====

Design 1 - This design has very big shelves and it can hold big books and maybe some posters.
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Design 2 - This product is similar to the first one except has more cubbies. I mostly read novels so it can fit many novel books.
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= = =Materials/Tools=
 * **Wood**
 * **Clamps**
 * **Band Saw**
 * **Super Glue**
 * **Nails**
 * **Sanding Machine**
 * **Hammer**
 * **Sand Paper**

= = =**Plan-Measurements**=


 * Shelf- Width:9", Length: 1', Height: 1/2"**
 * Sides- Width:1/2", Length/Thickness:1', Height: 1'**
 * Bases- Width: 9", Length:1', Height/Thickness: 1/2"**
 * Horizontal Dividers- Width:1", Length:1' , Height: 3"**


 * Plan-Number of...**


 * Sides- 2pc**
 * Bases- 2pc**
 * Vertical Dividers- 2pc**
 * Horizontal Dividers- 2pc**


 * I plan on making all of these pieces and then putting them all together. (pretty simple)**

=**Process Journal**= = = = = =**April 25, 2012**=




 * Today was my first day in the lab. Mr. Hasan and I cut my pieces. I have 6 pieces in total. The first picture is all my dividers and my bases. And the second picture are the sides.**

=**April 29, 2012**=




 * Today was my second day in the lab and I put all of my cut pieces together and then assembled it. Next class I will glue it and nail it.**

=**May 1, 2012**=
 * Today was my 3rd day in the lab and I got a lot of work done. I glued my top and bottom pieces to both my side pieces. Next class I plan on gluing the other two horizontal dividers and cutting the two vertical dividers.**

=**May 3, 2012**=
 * Today was my 4th day in the lab. Today was a very successful day as well. I got a lot of work done in the lab. Mr. Hasan and I cut my vertical dividers and then I put all my pieces together. All I have to do is nail them together and sand them and I'll be done.**

=**May 7, 2012**=
 * Today was my 5th day in the lab. Today I screwed my horizontal dividers and my vertical dividers together. Next class I will fit it inside the box.**

=**May 9, 2012**=
 * This was my 6th day in the lab. I screwed all my pieces together. All I have to do now is paint and I'll be done.**

=**May 13, 2012**=
 * Today I painted my two side, the base and some of the inside. Next class I will paint the top and finish painting the inside.**

=**May 15, 2012**=
 * Today I painted my inside and my entire product is painted. Now I have to do my second coating and my product will be finished!**

=**May 21, 2012**=


 * I was absent :(**

=**May 23, 2012**=
 * Today I painted the inside of my box and and now it is fully painted on the inside. Now I have to do my outside paint.**

=Evaluation=

1. Does it work? Will it make a difference?
It will definitely make a difference. This can hold my books and what else I need it to hold. It is just like I have imagined maybe even better. I will be more organized and it is very sturdy. It works because it does what I want it to do.

2. How will you use it?
I am going to put my books in it. Not big books, I will put in small sized chapter books. If it does not hold my books then I will put in some CD's in it. I know it will fit in many CD's.

3. How well does it function?
It functions pretty well. It is made with good screws and it is glued very well. I like the white color of my product. It is also painted nicely and it is eye-catching. It is measured just like I had planed it too.

4. Does it look good?
Yes it does, it is eye-catching and painted very nicely. I have coated the product two times now. I might have to paint it again because there are some wooden spots you can see.

5. Does it meet your personal expectations?
Yes it does. The only thing I would like to change is the paint. Not the actual paint, I just want to paint a few more coats so that it looks really good. It works for me and will do what I have trouble doing. Organizing my books. From the beginning of this assignment though, I should have made my product much bigger.

6. Does it meet the Unit Question?
Yes it does because I improved my current situation and discovered how organization works for me. I made something to get myself organized and get me out of the current situation I am in today.