Contextual Challenge (the problem that needs solving)
Over the next 3 years, you will be making a number of projects which have small parts and components. If these are not stored correctly, parts and components will be lost. You will need to design and make a storage system to keep all of your parts, components and projects safe.
In our first full project we are going to be making a box to store all our future projects. However before we start we need to have a think about what we need it to be able to do.
The below table helps us to prioritise the requirements for our storage box, this table is known as a SPECIFICATION.
Specification (the list of criteria that needs completing to solve the problem)
Must |
Should |
Could |
| Be made from plywood | Be unique to help find it | Be laser cut with name and designs |
| Have a catch to stop the lid opening | Open and close smoothly | Be painted or sanded |
| To be at least dimensions 150mm X 90mm X 50mm | Be lined on the inside | |
| Have your name on the inside | ||
| Be safe to handle - no sharp edges | ||