Idea
Conceptualisation

 Learning Intention
 Today we are learning to
 Understand the design opportunity, design brief and specifications of the project
 Use the shape-borrowing technique for idea conceptualization
 This is because
 We need to be able to create suitable products using the technique and specifications given
 Success Criteria
 I know I have succeeded if I can
 Sketch a 3d rendered product using the shape-borrowing technique

DESIGN OPPORTUNITY
While sending electronic messages may be quick and convenient, writing messages by hand adds a personal touch. It
can be used not only to remind each other about errands to be done at home but also to convey feelings, especially
among family members. A novel way of displaying handwritten messages could encourage family members to write to
one another more often. This could also enhance family bonding.
DESIGN BRIEF
Design and make a memo display holder to encourage family members to write messages to one another.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
 It should apply the balancing principle.
 It should be able to display the handwritten note and hold a writing tool.
 It should be able to alert others of a message that has been written.

 Idea Conceptualization
 Now that you have understood the design brief and specifications, it is time for idea
conceptualization. Use the shape-borrowing technique to come up with suitable shapes for the
memo display holder. Some examples are shown below.

 Activity 3
 Sketching example

Choose a shape here for shape-borrowing or..

Choose a shape here for shape-borrowing or..

..come up with your own shapes!

Rubrics for Secondary 2 D&T project 2
Criteria
[max mark]
Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
SA
Idea
Conceptualization
No sketch is
made.
Sketches
are rarely
used to
explore and
develop
ideas
Sketches and
annotations
are
occasionally
used to
explore and
develop ideas
Detailed
rendered
sketches and
annotations are
frequently used
to explore and
develop ideas
[8] 0 1-2 3-5 6-8

Ideation example 1
Step 1: Choose a shape for shape-borrowing

Ideation example 1
Step 2: Sketch the shape on the template given in 3d

Ideation example 1
Step 3: Render the product with shadow included