This project involves selecting a common household object and meaningfully modifying it to enhance its functionality, alter its aesthetic, or add a novel feature. The tangible outcome is a redesigned, functional object that demonstrates practical ingenuity and basic engineering principles. When complete, the object will serve a purpose beyond its original design, showcasing a hands-on understanding of how components interact and how an existing system can be improved upon. This small project is a direct demonstration of applied problem-solving and an introduction to the iterative process of design and implementation.
It is geared towards individuals who enjoy hands-on experimentation, possess a natural curiosity about how things work, and are motivated by seeing immediate, concrete results from their efforts.
Your strengths and how they will be useful
Your strengths and how they will be useful
Skills you will develop
Hard Skills (4)
Soft Skills (5)
Unravel to explain how each skill will be learned / performed successfully during the project.
Potential friction points and how to mitigate them
Potential friction points and how to mitigate them
Summary
By completing this, you become a proactive problem-solver with a tangible understanding of how existing products can be iterated upon and improved. Your thinking evolves to include basic systems analysis, recognizing opportunities for enhancement where others see only a static object. Your technical range expands to include fundamental fabrication and electrical skills, opening doors to more complex DIY projects, small electronics, and a deeper appreciation for product design. You gain confidence in your ability to translate an idea into a physical reality, empowering you to engage with challenges that require hands-on technical solutions.
Summary
By completing this, you become a proactive problem-solver with a tangible understanding of how existing products can be iterated upon and improved. Your thinking evolves to include basic systems analysis, recognizing opportunities for enhancement where others see only a static object. Your technical range expands to include fundamental fabrication and electrical skills, opening doors to more complex DIY projects, small electronics, and a deeper appreciation for product design. You gain confidence in your ability to translate an idea into a physical reality, empowering you to engage with challenges that require hands-on technical solutions.