Abstract
Through Engineering 215 Intro to Design at Humboldt State University, Team Skin for the Win was created to address a problem involving a client of Professor Lonny Graffman . This client is Mary Mattingly, a respected and prolific artist in New York City. She is the founder of many projects including the Flock House Project.
- Project Formulation
- Problem Analysis and Literature Review
- Alternative Solutions
- Decision Process
- Specification of Final Solution
Background
Problem Analysis and Criteria
Criteria | Weight | Description |
---|---|---|
Safety | 10 | Protects inhabitants from natural elements |
Inspiration | 9 | Reuses commonly wasted materials |
Aesthetics | 8 | Visually appealing |
Cost | 8 | Less than $375 |
Durability | 7 | Should withstand New York weather conditions |
Description of final project
- Photos and descriptions
Design Cost
Design cost is measured in hours. The total hours spent on the creation of the Poly Pod are 464 with the total being broken into respective segments as shown in Figure 2.