Design Challange 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 Breif
Client Company: A Miniature Train Manufacturer
Target Consumer: All Ages
Designer: Tortoriello And Seiger
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: Tortoriello And Seiger
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 your design team to create a train car that can be hooked on the train car. The train car must be the same relative scale as the engine car.
Generating Concepts
We generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions, brainstoming, and free sketching.
Brainstorming Ideas
1. Accessable ladder 2. Hold a sufficient amount of coal 3. Magnets attaching to train car 4. Have a similar shape to the cars above