AS Product design

Portfolio of design

The portfolio needs to address 5 main areas. Evidence is required for all these areas. A portfolio approach which requires students to consider several smaller projects is how we will hit these areas.

The areas are;

1 Investigation and clarification of the problem

2 DEVELOPMENT OF A DESIGN PROPOSAL

3 COMMUNICATION AND MODELLING

4 Making and Manufacturing

5 EVALUATION AND TESTING.

To complement and support your first project ( Chess set )

Project 2 Closing date as agreed please refer to your timetable

Outline

This project requires you to consider designing jewellery ,

The items can be made from pewter and acrylic. Pewter casting is a minimum requirement and lends itself to designing broaches, pendants, ear rings, rings etc.

Acrylic could be used IN ADDITION and items similar to the above could be considered . The use of the laser cutter to cut and also to ETCH is very useful as patterns could be produced on acrylic. Ideas to consider could also include a bracelet, necklace, ornament for clothing.

The items should be packaged in a presentation box.

The items need to have a note explaining what they are and a logo should be devised which can then be included on any literature produced.

You will need to do some research and development work, produce rough and final drawings and an evaluation. As well as design sketches you will need to make at least two models / mock ups using card before making your final design.

Additional information

Think about a specific brief. It could be that your influence is ethnic (relating to a group of people having a common national or cultural tradition ) or it could be a design movement ( Bauhaus, Modernist, art nouveau, Memphis, arts and crafts, art deco, William Morris etc ) or inspiration could come from nature ( Fibonacci , the Golden Mean ).

This minor project will impact all sections, refer to your handout.

Good luck

J.Geekie IEng MIIE. RSACVPT