#ball sorter

[the-masterminds]

Constraints & Considerations and Evaluation Criteria

Constraints:

Functionality

stability

Efficiency

Material Usage (Cardboard, etc.)

Output and presentation

Proper measurements of containers and bins

Number of partition

Considerations:

Design

Consistency of flow

Functioning lights and/or drawers

Obstacles

Number of holes

Types of adhesives

Color of paint

...

Evaluation Criteria:

Is it working?

Is it presentable?

Is it efficient?

Is it unique?

Does it satisfy the client’s request?

[the-masterminds]

Project #1: Cardboard Based Ball Sorter

Design Brief:

In this project, we are aiming to meet the following criteria:

The ball sorter should...

Function properly

work efficeintly

satisfy the client’s request

Design Requirement:

Design, make and fit a simple device that will sort table tennis balls and marbles. From an elevated bin, the balls and marbles should travel a lane or chute down to another container.

The container or compartment should have two partitions: one for the table tennis ball and the other for the marbles.

Along the lane or chute, the balls and marbles should be able to sort until it reaches the compartment intended for each of them.

The artefact should be made of cardboard, illustration board, or chipboard.

Containers (bin and compartment) should not exceed twenty (20) centimeters in length, width, and height.

Length of the lane or chute varies depending on the design.