Design Challenge - Laptop Accessories 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.
Laptop Accessories Organizer Design Brief
Client Company: Office Supply Chain
Target Consumer: Pre-Engineering Teachers, Designers, Engineers, and Engineering Students
Designer: Martinez
Problem Statement: Keeping an laptop case from becoming cluttered with storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories is a never-ending task. This hinders work space and organization.
Design Statement: Design and model a product that will reduce the clutter that accumulates in laptop case and free up space.
Constraints:
1. Must be able to store peripherals safely such as a storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
2. Must fit into a 15" labtop case with interior dimensions of 2.25" D x 16" L x 11" W.
3. Must have a minimum of five different parts once assembled.
4. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
5. Must have a integrated carry handle for easy to transport.
6. Must be easy to access accessories quickly.
Target Consumer: Pre-Engineering Teachers, Designers, Engineers, and Engineering Students
Designer: Martinez
Problem Statement: Keeping an laptop case from becoming cluttered with storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories is a never-ending task. This hinders work space and organization.
Design Statement: Design and model a product that will reduce the clutter that accumulates in laptop case and free up space.
Constraints:
1. Must be able to store peripherals safely such as a storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
2. Must fit into a 15" labtop case with interior dimensions of 2.25" D x 16" L x 11" W.
3. Must have a minimum of five different parts once assembled.
4. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
5. Must have a integrated carry handle for easy to transport.
6. Must be easy to access accessories quickly.
Design Process
Identify the Problem
A laptop case is cluttered with storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
Generate Concepts
We generated many ideas by looking at prior solutions, brainstoming, and free sketching.
Prior solutions & Research - Google image search "Laptop accessories organizer"
Brainstorming Ideas
Tool storage foam inserts
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Combination cooler
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Cord management
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USB retrack
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Power cord retrack
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Sketches
Decision Matrix
Develop a Solution
Redesigning the Targus Lapdesk to fit the design constraints
The Targus Lapdesk fits 2, 3, and 5 of the design constraints
1. Must be able to store peripherals safely such as a storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
2. Must fit into a 15" labtop case with interior dimensions of 2.25" D x 16" L x 11" W.
3. Must have a minimum of five different parts once assembled.
4. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
5. Must have a integrated carry handle for easy to transport.
6. Must be easy to access accessories quickly.
1. Must be able to store peripherals safely such as a storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
2. Must fit into a 15" labtop case with interior dimensions of 2.25" D x 16" L x 11" W.
3. Must have a minimum of five different parts once assembled.
4. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
5. Must have a integrated carry handle for easy to transport.
6. Must be easy to access accessories quickly.
Redesigning the Targus Lapdesk to fit the design constraints
Redesign the Targus Lapdesk:
1. Must be able to store peripherals safely such as a storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
2. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
3. Must be easy to access accessories quickly.
1. Must be able to store peripherals safely such as a storage drives, 3d mouse, mouse, AC/DC adapter and cord, computer cables, and other accessories.
2. Must hold a minimum of seven items.
3. Must be easy to access accessories quickly.