TUF-Desk (The Ultimate Foldable Desk) Project proposal presented - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

TUF-Desk (The Ultimate Foldable Desk) Project proposal presented by: Chris Kincaid, Dave MacDonald, Meaghan Phillips, Thomas Robertson and Tieghan Williams

Problem

Lecture Hall Desks Where’s the space?

Lecture Hall Desks Where’s the equality? All Right Handed!!!

Solutions

Desk Availability

Workspace Area

Survey Questions Asked What hand do you write with? (Left / Right) 1) Do you ever have problems/issues finding proper handed desks? (Y/N) 2) Do you feel uncomfortable writing on opposite handed desks? (Y/N) 3) Do you have issues with space on lecture hall desks? (Y/N) 4) Do you ever work from a laptop in class? (Y/N) 5) Do you ever do work on a couch or without a desk? (Y/N) 6) Would you be comfortable carrying an additional laptop sized object in your backpack? (Y/N)

Results

Out of 45 people surveyed -35 were right handed -9 were left handed -1 was ambidextrous

Uncomfortable in Working from Working without a Carrying extra Finding desks? Space? opposite handed Laptop? desk? weight?

Uncomfortable in Working from Working without a Carrying extra Finding desks? Space? opposite handed Laptop? desk? weight?

Marketability -Mostly geared toward left handed students. -Although the lap desk can be used to provide more work space for anyone. -96% of people surveyed agreed that lecture desks do not have enough space. -Small survey shows that approximately 70% of people believe there is a need for a solution.

Technical Design Technical Design * Open Position Storage - Fold Shut - Hinge Connection Connection to Desk - Metal Slide On Material - Plastic - Reinforcing Side Supports User Friendly - Inlaid Support w Handle - Lightweight & Compact - Durable - Smooth Slide Desk Attachment

Design Options - Hinge Placement - Supports - Desk attachment

Schedule - Stage 1 (January 19 - February 6) - Identify problem - Brainstorm solutions - Research pre-existing solutions - Create proposal - Stage 2 (February 7 - February 20) - Research materials desired - Consult with machinist - Test load bearing capability - Create progress report #1

- Stage 3 (February 21 - March 13) - Finalize Design - Construct prototype - Undergo testing on prototype - Create progress report #2 - Stage 4 (March 14 - April 6) - Alter prototype (or create new) - Complete final prototype - Create final report

Goals

Questions?