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.
Train Car Design Brief
Client Company: A Miniature Train Manufacturer
Designer: Daniel Sanchez
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.
Constraints:
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.
Designer: Daniel Sanchez
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.
Constraints:
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 The Problem- A miniature train manufacturer has asked for a design to create a train car that can be hooked to a train engine car. The train
car must be the same relative scale as the engine car.
car must be the same relative scale as the engine car.
Generate Concepts
Concepts generated by looking at prior solutions, brainstoming, and free sketching.
Prior solutions & Research - Google image search "Train Car"
Prior solutions & Research - Google image search "Train Car"
brain Storming ideas:
Box car, Passenger car, cargo car