The Design Process

1. The Design Process

2. Note what the problem is My Ideas Research- The Problem– A wide river runs through the middle of a village. On one side of the river there is a shop and a number of houses and on the other side there is a school and more houses. To cross the river the villagers must travel far to cross the bridge in another village. As the river is so wide and deep many boats and small ships sail up the river carrying goods to other towns and villages along the river. The Brief - ……………………………………………………………… NAME- Look in books and on the internet for examples.. What must be done to solve the problem ? What is it’s function ?

3. Design ideas Strong enough Sketch different ideas on this page. Remember that your work has to solve the problem and answer the brief. beam Card triangle Simple bridge- don’t like this! wood Wooden frame What will you use Better to make it? Plastic to make road How does it look ? I like this Make this higher? Open and close Strengthen frame cantilever Good idea! Think about different How will ideas it work?

4. My Final Idea Detailed drawing Measurements How to build it ? Materials

5. Ruler Glue Corex Card triangles Clamp Electric drill wood Putting things in order Directions Materials I need Vice Saw Tools I need Hand drill Scissors Glue gun Tools and Materials

6. David’s Bridge Motor and pulley wheel Plastic road card Wooden frame switch Syniad terfynol Final idea