Synopsis ready:
Our project is called the bOxx! Our objective was to create a box that was easy to carry around and could store a lot of things. We got this idea from the problems we faced in Term1, when we had to rush to and fro from classes to classes while carrying all our stationeries and work. In the end, all our belongings were bent or dropped until they were spoilt. Hence we came up with bOxx! We thought that big boxes were kind of bulky to lug around hence, we came up with the idea of a foldable box. We created the bOxx! Such that it could be stored much easier than most other big boxes when compacted and could store almost the same amount when extended. The bOxx! is made out of cardboard as cardboard is easily foldable and can support a large amount of weight. We made a simple average day box but with an extension at the side which allows it to be fully extended to the desired length.
Get ready for semi-finals!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
.:Friday, 10/07:.
Meeting: 11
Mentor: absent
Time: 1300~1700
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1)3rd prototype made by Eugene and Zhen Hui
The box is quite different from the original idea since it is made out of only one piece of cardboard. More flaps that needed to be folded to collapse it. It is covered with bubble wrap to protect the box and it also makes the box more appealing aesthetically. Now, the expanded version is A4 size instead of the original A3. The collapsed version is less bulky. Additions have to be made for the box because of certain differences between the original idea and the new box(e.g. Holes).
2) Comments made by other group members:
Yi Xuan: Quite well done but it needs a cover.
Alvin: Should not have strayed so far from original idea.
Tasks assigned:
None
Mentor: absent
Time: 1300~1700
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1)3rd prototype made by Eugene and Zhen Hui
The box is quite different from the original idea since it is made out of only one piece of cardboard. More flaps that needed to be folded to collapse it. It is covered with bubble wrap to protect the box and it also makes the box more appealing aesthetically. Now, the expanded version is A4 size instead of the original A3. The collapsed version is less bulky. Additions have to be made for the box because of certain differences between the original idea and the new box(e.g. Holes).
2) Comments made by other group members:
Yi Xuan: Quite well done but it needs a cover.
Alvin: Should not have strayed so far from original idea.
Tasks assigned:
None
Sunday, July 5, 2009
.:Sunday, 05/07:.
Meeting: 10
Mentor: absent
Time: 1500~1700
Present: Alvin, Eugene, Yi Xuan, Zhen Hui
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) 2nd prototype made by all group members
It is made of cardboard. The measurements are wrong because too much slack is given. However, the expanded portion is a lot more than the previous box. Also, it looks a little ugly because a lot of tape can be seen and it is rather obvious due to colour. It is still quite bulky and unable to fit in bags.
2) Comments made by group members
Alvin: A better attempt than before. Perhaps paint would do the trick?
Zhen Hui: The measurements really need correction.
Yi Xuan: The judges might not find it aesthetically appealing.
Eugene: Follows the original idea really well.
Tasks assigned:
Eugene & Zhen Hui: Design & construct the 3rd prototype
Mentor: absent
Time: 1500~1700
Present: Alvin, Eugene, Yi Xuan, Zhen Hui
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) 2nd prototype made by all group members
It is made of cardboard. The measurements are wrong because too much slack is given. However, the expanded portion is a lot more than the previous box. Also, it looks a little ugly because a lot of tape can be seen and it is rather obvious due to colour. It is still quite bulky and unable to fit in bags.
2) Comments made by group members
Alvin: A better attempt than before. Perhaps paint would do the trick?
Zhen Hui: The measurements really need correction.
Yi Xuan: The judges might not find it aesthetically appealing.
Eugene: Follows the original idea really well.
Tasks assigned:
Eugene & Zhen Hui: Design & construct the 3rd prototype
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
.:Tuesday, 16/06:.
Meeting: 9
Mentor: absent
Time: 1500~1800
Present: Alvin, Eugene, Yi Xuan, Zhen Hui
Matters discussed:
1)First prototype completed by Eugene
It has a small height and great area. It is made of carton, a slightly thicker version of cardboard and it does not bend easily. When collapsing the box, measurements fit nicely.
2) Comments made by other group members
Alvin: Expanded portion should be more. Dimensions are wrong.
Zhen Hui: Follows the original idea quite well
Yi Xuan: Still quite bulky
Overall: A good attempt but it can be improved
Tasks assigned:
Alvin: Design 2nd prototype
Eugene & Zhen Hui: Source for cardboard
Mentor: absent
Time: 1500~1800
Present: Alvin, Eugene, Yi Xuan, Zhen Hui
Matters discussed:
1)First prototype completed by Eugene
It has a small height and great area. It is made of carton, a slightly thicker version of cardboard and it does not bend easily. When collapsing the box, measurements fit nicely.
2) Comments made by other group members
Alvin: Expanded portion should be more. Dimensions are wrong.
Zhen Hui: Follows the original idea quite well
Yi Xuan: Still quite bulky
Overall: A good attempt but it can be improved
Tasks assigned:
Alvin: Design 2nd prototype
Eugene & Zhen Hui: Source for cardboard
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
.:Thursday, 09/04:.
IMPORTANT DATE: PROJECTS' DAY PRELIMINARY ROUND
Meeting: 8
Mentor: absent
Time: 0800~0815; 1320~1345
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) Projects' Day prelim round
Presentation of project
Comments by judges:
Box hard to visualize; a mini model may be needed
Wood cannot be used
2) Reflections
Alvin: Presentation was fine; listen to judges' comments and improve.
Zhen Hui: Great teamwork. Inventors' Log by Alvin was good.
Yi Xuan: Judges made very relevant comments which would be a great help to our project.
Eugene: Commendable effort by whole group. Keep it up!
Tasks assigned
Alvin: Create a template and a miniscule model of the box.
Meeting: 8
Mentor: absent
Time: 0800~0815; 1320~1345
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) Projects' Day prelim round
Presentation of project
Comments by judges:
Box hard to visualize; a mini model may be needed
Wood cannot be used
2) Reflections
Alvin: Presentation was fine; listen to judges' comments and improve.
Zhen Hui: Great teamwork. Inventors' Log by Alvin was good.
Yi Xuan: Judges made very relevant comments which would be a great help to our project.
Eugene: Commendable effort by whole group. Keep it up!
Tasks assigned
Alvin: Create a template and a miniscule model of the box.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
.:Wednesday, 08/04:.
Meeting: 7
Mentor: present
Time: 1320-1420
Venue: Staffroom
Present: Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: Alvin (Urgent matters)
Matters discussed:
1) Physical survey
Has to be conducted within the next month
2) ¡bOxx! details
Dimensions:
Expanded -- 44cm x 31.7cm x 5cm
Expanded -- 44cm x 31.7cm x 5cm
Folded -- 23.5cm x 31.7cm x 5cm
3) Review of PowerPoint
Things to include:
Disadvantages of design; flaws
Content page
Survey link
4) Inventors' log
Decision to post on blog
Tasks assigned:
Yi Xuan: PowerPoint [UPDATE: changed to Eugene]
Zhen Hui: Inventors' log [UPDATE: changed to Alvin]
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
.:Tuesday, 07/04:.
Meeting: 6
Mentor: present
Time: 1320-1400
Venue: Staffroom, HCI
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) Discussion of PowerPoint
Comments by mentor:
Include resources, legend for images and images for commercially-available designs
Write a script for the presentation
2) Inventors' log
Has to be improved from a scrappy piece of paper
Paper is fine but it needs to be in a file
A booklet is fine too
Tasks assigned: None
Mentor: present
Time: 1320-1400
Venue: Staffroom, HCI
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) Discussion of PowerPoint
Comments by mentor:
Include resources, legend for images and images for commercially-available designs
Write a script for the presentation
2) Inventors' log
Has to be improved from a scrappy piece of paper
Paper is fine but it needs to be in a file
A booklet is fine too
Tasks assigned: None
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
.:Tuesday, 31/03:.
Meeting: 5
Mentor: absent
Time: 1320-1420
Venue: 1i2, Sec 1 Block, HCI
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Matters discussed:
1) PowerPoint
2) ¡bOxx! details
Materials still unfound
Dimensions unconfirmed
3) Survey
Ongoing
Physical survey may be needed
Tasks assigned: None
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
.:Wednesday, 25/03:.
Meeting: 4
Mentor: absent
Time: 1320-1500
Venue: LT4, Clock tower, HCI
Present: Alvin, Zhen Hui, Yi Xuan, Eugene
Absent: None
Assigned tasks done:
Alvin
Matters discussed:
Online survey has been started on SurveyMonkey.
Sent via email to former Primary school classmates and requested their family/relatives to participate.
Some comments and suggestions: Add a handle
Hard to make
Similar boxes on the market
Wood is heavy and bulky
Does it work in 3D?
Tasks assigned: None
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