Milestones
List of Functions
Understanding functionality is essential to successful design. As a team, it is required that you establish all the functions that your design must perform. Functions are solution-neutral engineering actions that the product will perform and how it addresses the problem. Establishing functions requires an understanding of:
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The hand and wrist anatomy
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The underlying condition requiring treatment (i.e., carpal tunnel syndrome)
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Common treatment options to treat this condition
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Outcomes of these treatment options
Given that functions are the things that a designed device must do, it is required that each established function couple an action verb to a noun or object (e.g., lift a book). Below is a list of functions for my team's DP-0 project:
Design Sketches
Sketches are a critical tool for communication. They are used to convey concepts and they can be very general (quick idea generation) or provide details regarding the fit and function of a design. Sketches are a common tool in the initial stages of design and they serve as a means for critical thinking. When sketching, it is important to label all the materials involved in the sketch. Below is my sketch for the DP-0 Project:
Bill of Materials
A Bill of Materials is an extensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to construct, manufacture or repair a product. Below is my team's bill of materials:
