2. Identify and Design the
Problem
Benefit society & the
environment
Landfills filling up with
recyclable paper
products it is necessary
to reduce, reuse, and
recycle bulky trash like
cardboard
This product would be
desired by those who
want a cheap, easy to
store, and sustainable
piece of furniture
3. Assemble a Design Team
GETTING THE RIGHT MIX OF SKILLS
CLARIFYING EACH PERSON’S ROLE
TEAM LEADER
PROJECT MANAGER
MUTUAL RESPECT
OPEN COMMUNICATION
MONITORING PROGRESS
COMMITMENT TO THE PROJECT
4. Constraints and Criteria
Constraints:
Chair made from only free
corrugated cardboard,
Storable underneath a bed, may
not be made from pre assembled
boxes, glue, tape, or fasteners
Time
Manufacturability
Criteria:
Ergonomic
Supportive of a 250 pound person
Marketable
Easy to assemble
5. Search for Solutions
Be Knowledgeable
Identify the Critical
Parameters
Using vision
Employing
Engineering Principles
Brainstorming
6. Analyze Each Potential Solution
Option A
Chair made with no arm
rests and 5 parallel
sections and 4
perpendicular slots for the
back
Option B
A chair with armrest
Solid back and 3 parallel
Sections and 5 perpendicular
7. Choose the Best Solution
Option C
A chair with armrest
100 degree seat angle
7 Parallel panels
7 Perpendicular support
panels
Solid Back
8. Document the Solution
Communicate Design
Plan
Complete Detailed
Design
Construction of
Solution
9. Product Positioning Statement
For tired men and women who need a great place to sit down, ChairUtopia is a
cardboard chair that has great support, armrests for comfort, and even folds away
for storage. Unlike standard metal, wood, and plastic chairs, our product preserves
the environment by using 100% recycled cardboard
Key Design Features: Foldable to conserve space, Armrests, Cheap and Affordable
Goals in the Design: We aim to keep the cost of our chair as low as possible while
maximizing safety and durability. Our optimal design is a stylish ergonomically
sound chair foldable for storage in just a few easy steps.
Estimated selling price for the Master Chair: $15.00 Our team derived this price for
our chair by adding up the labor costs associated with making the parts for our
chair. Our cardboard is 100% recycled and is free so no part of the costs goes to
cover costs of material.
10. 1. Identify and define the problem
2. Assemble a design team
3. Identify constraints and criteria for success
4. Search for solutions
5. Analyze each potential solution
6. Choose the “best” solution
7. Document the solution
8. Communicate the solution to management
9. Construct the solution
10. Verify and evaluate the performance of the solution
Engineering Design Method