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
Target Consumer: All Ages
Designer: Teddy Buck and Antonino Cappello
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
Designer: Teddy Buck and Antonino Cappello
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 a problem
There is no train car to attach to the engine car.
Generate Concepts
We generated many ideas by using google images and writing down whatever came to our minds.
Brainstorming ideas
Coal Cart Sauna Car
Passenger Car Library Car
Storage Car Kitchen Car
Caboose Bahroom Car
Animal Storage Car
Passenger Car Library Car
Storage Car Kitchen Car
Caboose Bahroom Car
Animal Storage Car