Unit 3
As an amateur cook, I have used many different measuring tools, however, I have not found a compact storable option. For this project, I want to design a Multi-Size Measuring cup that is compact and storable. I would like my design to be two cylinders that friction fit and slide relative to each other.
The measuring cup will be used for normal kitchen ingredients, will remain away from direct sunlight for most of the time. Will not be exposed to high heat or freezing temperatures. The user can slide the cylinders by themself, and the user has a basic knowledge of how to use a measuring cup.
The decision matrix above analyzes all three strategies by comparing the most important aspects of my intended design which are: cost, durability, size, and accuracy. Each aspect was given a weight according to their importance to the design with size carrying the most weight.
The traveling measuring cup turned out to be the best strategy. It is the smallest design which was the criteria with the highest weight but it also would be the most durable option.
The Educational Measuring Cup overall solved all the problems but it did not do the best in any area. Since that design had to be bigger for easier use and clarity it did not score very well on the size criteria.
The Professional Measuring Cup came in second to the Travel Cup, this design was the most accurate by far but that accuracy made the cost of this design higher than the rest. This would also be a very durable design but the travel cup would be more durable due to it needing to be used outside or on the go.
This Gantt chart outlines my scheduled process for this project. I will continue updating as I learn more about the other assignments. A link to the full Gantt chart is located below
This design has an inner and an outer cylinder. The inner cylinder has three ridges at the top of it. These were added to make the measuring cup have a seal so that the ingredients could not fall out of the bottom. They also add more internal friction and will helo the cup from sliding too much on the inside.
This design is simmilar in the way that it has two cylinders an inner and an outer but the inner cylinder in this design is powered/moved by an exteriot mounted gear that you would spin with your finger. The interior cylinder has teeth up the side so that the gear can grip and move the two cylinders.
This design has the same two clinders however the exterior cylider can be tightened or losened by two washer clamps. These clams tighten through the use of a screw. The point of them is to offer a solution where you are not fighting friction to change the measuring cup size but rather juat have friction hold your cylinders in position whilst in use.
I learned how to evaluate strategies using a decision matrix
I improved my understanding of how to create quality FRDPARRC tables
I again learned the importance of starting large assignments several days in advance
Began creating decision matrix 10/18/2020 6-7pm
Brainstormed ideas for concepts 10/18/2020 7-8pm
Created sketches for concepts 10/19/2020 5-7pm
Created FRDPARRC tables 10/20/2020 5:30-7pm
Finalized Gantt chart and Assignment 3 page 10/21/2020 7-9pm
Made comments on my advisees' webpages 10/21/2020 11pm
Ashley Spicer: I really liked your overall website design, however, assignment 3 was not up at 8:40pm on 10/21/2020
Beren Hollingsworth: I really liked your overall website design, however, assignment 3 was not up at 8:40pm on 10/21/2020