Design Challenge - Emergency Supply Organizer
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.
Emergency Supply Organizer Design Brief
Client Company: Auto Parts Stores
Target Consumer: Owners of automobiles with trunks
Designer: Maldonado
Problem Statement: Even when placed carefully in the trunk of a car, emergency supplies and other items slide around and shift positions. Many times these products are damaged or fall into the crevices of the spare tire compartment.
Design Statement: Design a low cost organization system that will neatly contain emergency supplies that are commonly carried in an automobile trunk.
Constraints:
1. Must not attach to any part of the car.
2. Must fit within a box with interior dimensions of 14 in. wide x 12 in. deep x 10 in. high.
3. Must be an assembly of a minimum of six different parts.
4. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
5. Must be made of a durable material.
Design Process
Identify the Problem
Emergency supplies and other items slide around and shift positions. Many times these products are damaged or fall into the crevices of the spare tire compartment.
Generate Concepts
We generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions, brainstorming, and free sketching.
Prior Solutions & Research - Google image search, "Emergency supplies organizer"
Prior Solutions & Research - Google image search, "Emergency supplies organizer"
Brainstorming Ideas
Interchangable grids
Pouches for storage
Velcro Straps
Foam/Velvet Interior
Sketches
Interchangable grids
Pouches for storage
Velcro Straps
Foam/Velvet Interior
Sketches