In our last blog post, we introduced our proposed solutions of this project. In this blog post, we will discuss the implementation of the two solutions in details.
Children’s Play Area
Project Team: Monrit Chatha, Madison Klettke and Qing Liu·
Resources Required:
We currently use SketchUp to draw specific designs for children’s play area and storage places. We use AutoCAD to present a clear figure for the dimensions of this area and use the Microsoft office as well.
Expected Cost:
The major part of this solution’s budget would be due to the plywood and paint. We have included a rough breakdown in the table below.
|
Materials |
Quantity |
Cost |
|
Plywood |
250 sqft |
$ 125 |
|
Paint |
10 L |
$ 60 |
|
Paint Brush |
2 |
$10 |
|
Misc. (nails, screws, etc) |
~ |
$5.00 |
|
Total Cost |
$200 |
The cost are overestimated to cover possible errors during assembly. The client, Richmond Food Bank, will provide this sum.
Task Sequence:
We will first finalize the minor details in the design, then present the castle to our clients. Based on their feedback, we will make adjustments as necessary, and begin the build process.
Design Process: 1 week
Build/Assembly Process: 1-3 days
Some of our basic preliminary designs are presented below.
Concept 1
As this castle will be placed around children, we must make sure it is stable and structurally sound. The walls of the structure should be able to withstand small impact loadings, since children are playing inside.
Indicators of Success:
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Client Satisfaction
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Children Happiness
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Overall aesthetics
Food Distribution Optimization
Project Team: Ryan Li, Robert Ngai and Andy Wu·
Resources Required:
Our team collected data using timers and stopwatches, and used paint and Photoshop to generate the schematic flow diagram.
Expected Cost:
Since we are not purchasing any additional equipments, there are no cost involved with this solution.
Task Sequence:
Based on our thoughts from last blog, we made some slight alterations to the existing set up. We will first present the proposed solution to our clients. Then, based on their feedback, we will make adjustments as necessary, and begin help our clients prepare their volunteers for the new setup.
Design Process: 1 week
Training/Preparation Process: 1-3 days
The current set up and our proposed solution are presented below.
Safety and Risk Issue:
N/A
Indicators of Success:
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Client Satisfaction
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Less Congestion/Faster round times
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Less returned items