Assignment 7: Final Project Proposal
Assignment Details
Create a proposal pitch for your final project. Your pitch should include:
a concept, including concept sketches, intended use case, context
a breakdown of tasks (e.g. CAD modelling, 3d printing, casting, finishing)
a timeline with contingency plans
a Bill of Materials with sourcing schedule
Your proposal can be for any digitally fabricated object. Your plan must include several of the techniques we learned in class, e.g. Rhino, Grasshopper, Slicing, Printing, Casting, Rendering, etc.
Phase 1: Ideation & Sketching
Concept: Wind chime set
Intended Use Case: A set of components that can be assembled to form different wind chimes
Context: Each component utilizes a different technique from the class
Phase 2: Task Breakdown
Purchase
Buy Materials
Buy all necessary materials from Bill of Materials from Amazon
Modeling
Model Pieces
3D Printing
Print Pieces
Molding
Mold Pieces
Laser Cut
Cut Tags
Casting
Cast Pieces
Assembly
Make Chimes
Documentation
Document Process
Phase 3: Timeline
By Sat. May 18
Purchase
Buy all necessary materials from Bill of Materials from Amazon
By Sun. May 19
Modeling
By Wed. May 22nd
3D Printing
By Fri. May 24th
Molding
By Sun. May 26th
Laser Cut
By Sun. May 26th
Casting
Mon. May 27th
Assembly
Tue. May 28th
Documentation
Phase 4: Bill of Materials
| Item Name | Approximate Quantity | Source | Link | Est. Arrival | Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood & Metal Filament | 1 spool of each | Protopasta via Amazon | Protopasta | 2 Day Prime shipping | $50 |
| Resin | 32 oz. | Shabebe via Amazon | Shabebe | 1 Day Prime shipping | $15.29 |
| Plaster | 4 lbs. | From Assignment 6 | DAP | 2 Day Prime shipping | $8.37 |
| Silicone | 20.46 oz | From Assignment 6 | LET'S RESIN | 2 Day Prime shipping | $8.37 |
| Fishing Line | 657 ft | Acejoz via Amazon | Acejoz | 1 Day Prime shipping | $5.99 |
| Jewelry Findings | 560 pieces | PandaHall via Amazon | PandaHall | 1 Day Prime shipping | $8.99 |
| Jewelry Pliers | 3 Types | Shynek via Amazon | Shynek | 1 Day Prime shipping | $7.99 |
| Balsa Wood | 18 pc (6in. x 6in. sheets) | DIYDEC via Amazon | DIYDEC | 1 Day Prime shipping | $7.99 |
| Glass Beads | 600 pcs | NIUBIER via Amazon | NIUBIER | 1 Day Prime shipping | $7.99 |