Investigate - Extreme Makeover
Design Cycle Report about new DT lab at NISC
Identify the Problem
Design Brief
Research and Skill Development
(Stage 1) To develop my understanding and skill of design I examined the primary cafeteria and sketched it, with attention to scale, measurements and detail and this is what I drew (insert image).
(Stage 2) To develop my understanding and skill of design, using the cafeteria space, I designed and drew a new assembly hall, lecture theatre and examination room and this is what I drew (insert image).
(Stage 3) I used SKETCHUP to create a model of my new assembly hall, lecture theatre and examination room (included images of your design).
(Stage 4) To develop my understanding of design technology labs I conducted some research and this is what I discovered...
End User and Target Audience
Testing Method
The checklist will be in direct correlation with the Design specifications and the tester will rate as
- <unsatisfactory>
- <satisfactory>
- <good>
- <very good>
- <excellent>
The feedback collected will include:
- suggest 3-5 ways to improvement the product
- list 3-5 strengths
- comments about the use of space and layout
- proficiency of SKETCHUP
Design Specifications
- precise, correct and accurate room dimensions based on the existing building structures
- four emergency exits
- two main entry points
- very good ventilation
- maximum natural light
- ability to function in the event of a power failure
- place for washing hands
- emergency shower
- eye washing
- two first aid stations
- 1 firehouse and 2 fire extinguishers
- a place for students to store bags, personal items and project that they are working on
- truck loading bay
- a display area
- space for 25 students
- tools/machinery and materials for for class tasks that include (a) furniture making (wood) (b) toys for kids (wood) (c) producing a letterbox (sheet metal) and (d) key fob making (acrylic)
- storage place for wood, metal, paint and acrylic
- tool storage
- safety equipment and safety equipment storage