1. Investigating the Design Context.
1.Analysis of context
1 sheet .
Brainstorm the problem. Use lateral thinking to think around the problem. Write keywords that relate to the problem. They may relate to questions beginning with who, where, why, or when. Problems can also be seen as opportunities so consider wider applications. Think divergently by allowing your thoughts to branch out in all directions. Keep focusing on the problem/opportunity and its situation rather than jumping to solutions. Identify research required
Analysis
4. Specific Research
2 sheets .
Research specific aspects of information and present summaries of your research. For example this could be measurements of components or parts you need in order to be able to develop your design, or space available, possible sensing devices, motors, and other output, mechanical fixings , weight of items. A good mind-map will lead you to good specific research.
Specific Research
2.Situation, Brief and Target Market
1 sheet
The situation ‘sets the scene’ for your project and explains the problem, who it involves and shows everyday examples which highlight the need for such a product. Identify your target market and complete an end user profile. Include photos with annotation and statistics to back up your claims.
The Design Brief: A short, concise but precise description of what the product you are designing has to be able to do. It should explain ’in a nut shell’ what the design has to fulfil
5. Specification
1 sheet .
A bullet pointed or numbered list of clear, specific and reasoned criteria which you would want your design to meet. This will come from your research and conclusions.
You will use your list to assess your ideas and the end product so it is important that it is realistic and that it contains criteria that can be measured e.g. Speed or size.
Specification
3. Research and Analysis
2 sheets
Research at least 3 examples of existing solutions and/or systems explaining how they work in relation to input, process, output, materials and processes used. How well do they work? What could be improved
Analyse your research and draw conclusions to identify features you may want to incorporate or improve upon.
6. Initial Ideas - Case/Overall product
2 sheets
Initial sketches with annotation to show possible product solutions. Must include analysis of the ideas to show advantages/disadvantages and compliance to the specification
Initial Ideas - Case

2. Development of Design Proposals (including modelling)
On these sheets you detail what different mechanisms which might be suitable for your product. Include any relevant calculations and notes to help explain the ideas.
7. Possible mechanical/system ideas
1 sheet
Analyse and choose from
different mechanisms for your
product.
Possible mechanism
ideas
10. Possible circuit/system ideas
1 sheet
Analyse and choose from
different circuits for your
product.
Possible circuit
ideas
On these sheets you detail what different circuits might be suitable for your product. It is important that you break your ideas into INPUT/PROCESS/OUTPUT possibilities. Include any relevant calculations and notes to explain the ideas
1 sheet
This sheet should show your mechanical modelling and explain any developments or changes you have had to make as a result of modelling
8. Evidence of modelling mechanism
Mechanism modelling
11. Development of circuit/system
1 sheet
Development of Circuit
Sheets showing your chosen circuit idea progressing and developing. Use CAD Drawings ie, Circuit Wizard
9. Final Mechanism/System
1 sheet
Final Circuit
Description:
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Component list
2 Resistors
200Ohm
2 LEDs
1 555 timer chip
2 capacitors
200microfarrads
Details of the final mechanism.
Cutting or component list.
Layout of parts .
Assembly detail.
1 sheet
This sheet should show your bread-boarding of your chosen circuit and explain any developments or changes you have had to make as a result of modelling
12. Circuit/System Modelling
Circuit Modelling
PCB Wizard
Croc clips
Breadboard photo

3. Development of Design Proposals (including modelling)
16. How my product goes together.
1- 2 sheets
How my product goes
together
Show the development of the fixings that hold your
product together. Describe different possibilities
not just the one final technique you will use. Show
that you are knowledgeable about different
techniques
13. Final Circuit plan
1 sheet
Final Circuit
Description:
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Component list
2 Resistors
200Ohm
2 LEDs
1 555 timer chip
2 capacitors
200microfarrads
Details of the final circuit diagram
Cutting or component list.
PCB layout.
“Real World” view
Assembly detail.
Some one else should be able to make your
Circuit from this slide alone.
17. Working Drawing
1 – 2 sheets
To be done in orthographic projection using the 2D CAD software and include dimensions and materials
Working Drawing
200
150
Planning
14. Development of Case
1 sheet
Development of case
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Drawings showing how you have developed selected
solution. Include images of the things it attaches to.
Annotate well, be critical not just descriptive. Use
colour. You should include CAD images.
How my PCB is held in
place
15. How my PCB, battery and components are held in place
1 sheet
Describe different ways of holding the PCB, how the battery is secured, switch and LED fittings, pivots.
Choose one way, explaining why this is the best
technique for your product.
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18. Production plan
1 -2 sheets
A step by step plan which someone else could use to make your product, with reference to your other planning slides and working drawings
Production plan
Stage
Process
Tools
Time QC
H&S

4. Making, Testing and Evaluation
19. Manufacturing evidence
2-3 sheets
Photographic evidence showing all of the stages involved in making your product.
These should have notes added to describe quality controls checks being carried out as well as evidence of correct health and safety.
Manufacturing
21. Evaluation
1 -2 sheets
Reproduce your specification and for each point, describe how well you have met that point and explain any areas which are not met , saying what you would do to improve the design.
Evaluation
20. Testing
1 -2 sheets
Record details of testing you carry out, both for individual parts and for the product as a whole.
Produce a Test Plan with expected and actual outcomes. Show evidence through photos and explain any problems and improvements. Include a short video showing your product in action.
Testing