Design Challenge - Armored Model 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.
Armored Car Design Brief
Client Company: A Miniature Train Manufacturer
Target Consumer: All Ages
Designers: Diggory Cordova and Nicholas Arias
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.
Target Consumer: All Ages
Designers: Diggory Cordova and Nicholas Arias
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.
Generate Concepts
We generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions, brain storming, and free sketching
Prior solutions and research
We generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions, brain storming, and free sketching
Prior solutions and research
Brainstorming Ideas
- Rocket pod
- Machine gun port
- Rail gun
- Missile rack
- Large Artillary Howitzer
- Rotating Turrets
- Folding Doors for Hidden Rocket(s)
Sketches
Decision Matrix
Score 1 out of 5 with 5 being the best.
Develop a Solution
Design a military armored train car that can be
hooked to the
train engine car. The train car must be the same relative
scale as the engine
car.
hooked to the
train engine car. The train car must be the same relative
scale as the engine
car.