HS+DT+S2-Ayush

=Design Folder - Ayush Kumar=

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Being organized can make an important difference in getting stuff done. People have different organizational needs and styles. How can I design and create a product that will suits my own personal organizational needs and helps me not forget my school work.

I always have a difficult time arranging my books at home. All my books as well as assignment are mixed up. Therefore, I also have trouble turning my homework in. How can I create a product that will help me organize my books and writing utensils that will remind me of upcoming assignments and tests?


 * Guiding Questions**
 * Will my design connect to the unit question?
 * Do I have enough time to complete my design?
 * Do I have all the materials for every level of my design?
 * Would all my books fit into the design?
 * Will my design stand out from others?
 * Would the design be strong enough to hold the books?
 * Where will my product be placed?
 * How big should it be?

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Pros
 * artistic
 * attractive
 * can handle about 10 books at a time
 * can also act as a table for coffee, water, etc.

Cons
 * attached to the wall (might be not strong enough to hold heavy books)
 * limited space

2. Round table   This product is a mixture of wood and plywood covering. This product can be useful for keeping books on the bottom and using the above layer for external use.

Pros:
 * artistic
 * attractive
 * two layers
 * appropriate size

Cons:  3. Book rack  This product is totally made out of wood and can store many books of different sizes.  Pros:
 * limited space
 * no dividers
 * large space for books
 * strong
 * useful size

Cons:
 * not very attractive and artistic



I am planning to create a table for arranging my books and writing utensils. This table will be strong and capable of holding multiple books in an organized manner.

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 * The product should be strong enough to handle heavy books.

**TEST: I will put all my books on my product and see if it hold it alright.**

 * Must be large enough so that my books fit in properly.

**TEST: I will put all sizes of books I need into different compartments and see if it fits.**

 * Must have multiple compartments for organizing different books.

**TEST: I will ask my friends and see if they can easily organize the books**

 * Must be environmentally friendly.

**TEST: I will not include and non-biodegradable substances for building my product.**

 * TEST: I will try not to use too much of resource.**
 * Must show ingenuity.

**TEST: I should design it in such a manner that includes non-simple finishing such as curves, etc.**

 * Must be attractive

**TEST: I will present the product before other friends and parents and ask for their comments if they like the product.**
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 * Design 1:**

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sketchup- Design 1:

**Design 2:**
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sketchup- Design 2:

**Design 3:**
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Sketchup- Design 3

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**SELECTED DESIGN**
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Lucida Grande',Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**I have chosen design 1 because I think that it is better in the following ways:**
 * **it is more creative and artistic**
 * **includes round shelves has more space**

=FINAL DESIGN= =CREATE=


 * 08/05/12: Sanding and Labeling my pieces


 * 10/05/12: Edge banding on two of my pieces (right and left side) + Sanding


 * 13/05/12: Edge banding on two more pieces (Horizontal and Vertical Shelves + Sanding


 * 15/05/12: Cutting out pieces for my top edge banding + Sanding


 * 17/05/12: Edge banding for the Top + Sanding


 * 20/05/12: Sanding and prepared for cutting out round shelves


 * 22/05/12: Cutting and sanding the round shelves


 * 24/05/12: Preparation for round shelve edge banding and joining the pieces


 * 28/05/12: Round Shelves edge banding + Sanding