Candidate Information

Name: Ross McCafferty

Candidate Number: 1239

Centre Information

Name: Shiplake College

Centre Number: 62439

Course: Design Technology

UNIT 4 Commercial Design (RMT)

Situation and BriefIntroduction to my client

My client is Karen Jewell a Financial Director of an independent financial support and design house for small to medium size businesses.

Karen founded the company Courts Design in 1990 and over the pas years she along with the in-house designers have a number of clients and a vast portfolio of work they have done.

Working along side of Karen are her two second directors, Jon Eton and Tracey Larkin. Jon and Tracey have also been working for Courts for 15 years and have watched it grow.

Introduction and information on Courts Design:

The company is split into two different locations “The Office” is in Hartley Whitney were financial, administration and marketing work is carried out. It is spread over 2 floors and has 30 people working within it. “The Studio” is located not far from The Office on a three story muse house that’s been modernized to give off a crisp look with soft lighting and whitewashed walls.

Courts produces and provides a service for crisp designs using special techniques such as modernization and minimalism..

Although Courts Design is based in the UK, its work does internationally within Europe including Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, Budapest and regularly to USA and UAE.

This has been taken from Courts Design Website:Courts Design is an independent design agency of 30 designers and has been

established for over 28 years. They work across a variety of media from Animations to Corporate Branding”

Situation

Karen has explained that she’d like a product to display what the company produce. So that when new potential clients visit the headquarters they can see what Courts Design is all about.

However at the moment its incredibly difficult to think of ideas as I haven’t seen the space in which she wants to be utilized.

BriefI’m planning on researching with Karen into existing products and narrowing down the type of product she wants. I’m then going to approach her with some initial ideas, get feedback and continue on designing until a product that suits her needs has been created.

BrandingCorporate identity

Literature & direct mailPackaging & P.O.S

Digital MediaAnimationE-learningWebsites

Interactive kiosksFilm

Marketing ServicesMarket analysis & modelling

Targeting & messaging Marketing planning

Marketing communications

What Courts Do…Below I’ve selected a few case studies from the companies website and copied in some of the previous work they have done to get an Idea of the companies work and size of work.

1st Meeting with Karen Jewell – Managing Director of Courts DesignFriday 2nd October 2009

This first meeting with Karen was simple meet and greet – and allowing me to see the space in which I was able to work with.

Karen explained what she wanted to achieve from the project and that was simply something with a “wow” factor that potential clients would be impressed with.

We also discussed the idea of having the product so that It can be transported to shows and events to advertise the company.

Here show some photos that I took during my first visit at Courts’ Headquarters..

The Office, Located in Hartley Witney

Below: Design House / Studio

Design House / Studio located detached from the office.

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What Courts Do…Below I’ve selected a few case studies from the companies website and copied in some of the previous work they have done to get an Idea of the companies work and size of work.

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Concider chosen design situation

                                            

Write a brief and analyse the design challenge  

                                          

Research & Analyse test data    

                                        

Produce a design specification        

                                    

Generate and model Ideas                                              

Evaluate design concept ideas                

                            

Develop a workable design solution                

                            

Produce a construction plan                                              

Produce formal drawings and parts list                    

                        

Plan product manufacture & qality control                      

                      

Manufactue the prototype product                          

                  

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Analysis of Task

Time Plan This is my planned time plan showing how long I think each section will take. It is not an exact time plan as I can not know now how long exactly it will take to do each section as I don not know what problems I might encounter This is my planned time plan showing how long I think each section will take. It is not an exact time plan

as I can not know now how long exactly it will take to do each section as I don not know what problems I might encounter

Contact with my ClientDear Ms Karen Jewell, Thank-you for agreeing to be my client. After our conversation I put together a brief for the project. This is to design and manufacture a set of three wall mounted A3 acrylic lighting boxes; to be placed in your office.

In order for me to work on the Design Specification we need to meet to discuss our thoughts.

I’ve found some existing products on the internet that I feel can be adapted and used for ideas that I’d like to show you.

When would be a suitable time to meet discuss?

Kindest Regards, Ross McCafferty

Dear Ross,

Please call me Karen.

I’m free Friday 2nd October in the afternoon from 16:00-17:00. Is this enough time?

I can organise a tour of the office and a demonstration of some of the work we have done.

Regards, Karen

On the right is a A3 Scan in of some pictures I took of Courts Designs office in Hartley Wintney. I’ve made some small annotations and discussed the current artwork and modern paintings and display systems within the office.

For example the very modern canvas painting is a very effective piece of art that stands in the reception waiting area above the sofa, it states “Creates Communicate”. One of the companies new logos and slogans.

After this email, I constructed some Initial discussion boards to take back to Karen and get her opinions on some existing and similar products. Hopefully after this next meeting I will walk away with a clearer Idea of what I need to create as Design Sketches.

Initial Discussion Board

This photo here shows the Studios upstairs meeting room. Used for slideshows and design concept meetings. A display system in this room wouldn’t be seen as much as what it would in other parts of the office.

This photo here shows one of the designers desks in “The Studio” each designer uses 3 computer displays on their desks for a maximum overview of the computer systems.

This shows free wall space on the back wall behind the desk were a display system would be seen by clients and employees on a day-to-day basis.

This photo here shows the back studio room, where 4 designers have joint desks to share their design concepts. A display system im here similar to in the upstairs design meeting room would not be seen daily. Therefore this room isn’t exactly perfect for its use.

Because Karen is constantly working and on the phone we decided the best method of communication is via email. Its quick and reliable plus attachments and files can be added.

Floor plan drawings

Its important for me to be able to visualize the space I’m going to utilise. These photos were taken on my first visit to courts design and show the modernism and minimalism of the newly designed headquarters.

Starting from left to right: Photo 1: Shows the first thing people (potential clients) see as they walk through the main entrance. Photo 2: Shows the receptionists newly designed desk curved to make the most of the room. And finally Photo 3: Shows the space in which Karen wants utilised.

One thing that Karen expressed was that it needed to look in place. Meaning that it cannot clash with what's already within the room.

Mood-lighting:

White-washed walls

Black leather sofas

Glass coffee table

Black plasma television

All these points on the left are going to be very important when it comes down to the actual design stage of the product.

Analysis of 1st meeting with Karen

After my first meeting with Karen it was very clear on what she wanted.

- Modern- Minimalist- Contempory- Simple Design- Display System

Something very important that we discussed is that its incredibly important for information and details about the company to be updated regularly. For example website news feeds and company reviews and weekly news are sent out.

Therefore, its so important that the product can be updated with new portfolio images.

After this first meeting, I made some research into existing products, research into materials and fixtures and fittings then made some designs….

The mood lighting very much determines the way in which visitors feel as they enter the building.

Its very important the product has an effective balance between this.

This photo shows the space in which I’m looking to design and manufacture the product for Karen.

It’s the headquarters back reception waiting area, typically were clients meet for interviews and meetings ect…

Research into Pop-Up DisplaysThis section show research into pop-up display systems. Here are a few current products that are on the market.

How pop up display systems work

Pop-Up Display: A device used for temporary graphical presentations. Pop-up displays are very portable with the graphic rolled up in the base or stand. The graphic is extended, in a similar way to a roller-blind and held in a vertical position by a long pole.Definition taken fromhttp://www.hollographics.com/

Product Analysis of a Pop-Up Display system for a College

Shiplake college hold many events in which display systems and literature holders are needed and used. Events such as Speech Days, Open Days and Parents Conferences.

The college have several display systems that they use and I contacted Mrs. Jarrett the Registrar of the college to get hold of one and analysis it.

This email shows my contact with Mrs. Jarrett the Registrar at Shiplake College.

This sketch shows the assembly of a pop-up display system.

This shows home compact a pop-up display system can be.

This photo here shows that the pop-up display can be mounted and dismounted by one person.

Section A: Detailed Client Discussion Board Cont. Questions and Prompts Before a meeting with karen, I prepared a small but if answered correctly very informative Client

Questions Sheet. I asked these questions with Karen and just jotted down notes below.

This here shows what Karen answered to my questions to her. They are a little hard to read so I’ve also typed up brief answers in bold.

Office object, branding new logos and displaying mottos, portable so that they can take away to exhibitions.

£50.00--£70.00

Minimal Wood, Not too much metal, doesn’t look very professional. Needs to include new logos, engraved, or stuck on graphics?

Creative form, minimalist.

Section A: Detailed Client Discussion BoardMeeting with Karen Jewell on Monday 12th October

At this meeting I took along these Initial Discussion boards to get Karen’s general feed-back and opinions on these existing products. The annotations on this scan in were made by Karen giving me her detailed opinion.

Evaluation of MeetingI made an evaluation/analysis of this meeting in that…

Karen liked most of the products on the page, although the Illuminated Wall Sign saying “Open” looks very un professional and night clubbing like. Most of the other products she liked.

Karen came up with a good idea of collaborating two products together taking two features to make one product.

This idea was too take the Acrylic Picture frame and the hanging display system and incorporate them together.

Now I no how Karen thinks and things she likes and doesn’t I can go ahead and create some initial design ideas/sketches and present them for more feedback.

This screenshot taken from the Initial Discussion Board shows Karen's opinion on a engraved acrylic board.She concluded here that she didn’t like the way in which it was colourless and seemed to simple. Although she likes the idea of engraved acrylic. (Light weight, easily manpowered from site to office)

Here Karen analyses back light display system such as this one. She discussed that she didn’t like the full back lit idea, however spotlights looking down on the system was ample amount of lighting.

Here is a blank wall space where we annotated putting design ideas on it. This design shows a hanging display system. Hanging on mesh wiring with a clear engraved acrylic front to it. Karen liked this idea however this isn’t portable between Office and Exhibitions.

Second wall design – needs scanning in!

This shows the scanned in A3 Sheet with Initial Discussions on them. These photos and annotations have been cropped and made bigger around the page.

Research into Lighting at Reading B&Q DIY Store (Spotlighting)

Section A: Existing ProductsPicture Information / Store Materials Used Price

This product is available to buy at Luminati Online Store.The wall fittings of this rod kit support the poster holder 24mm off the wall. Metal Mesh Wiring, Clear Acrylic £84.00

This product is also available from the Luminati Online Store. Supplied with 6mm stainless steel rods and satin chrome wall supports and a clear acrylic A1 poster pocket. £145.00

This product is available to buy from Discount Displays.co.uk. This product also includes a literature holder, although is more for the smaller exhibition stands it could still look effect within the office workplace. It also Flat Pack and can be taken on the road easily.

Made from Chrome and has a shatter proof glass bottom too it.

£104.94

Poster stand, Snap shut top and bottom rails ,stylish folding cast metal, tripod base. Majority of the product is made from cast metal, however the base it mild steel. Heavy and Sturdy. £94.00

Analysis of Existing Products

Above is a table with analysed existing products, I’ve learnt from this to explore different online stores and shop floors.

Research into Existing Display Systems at similar companies.The Bull Design in Henley-on-Thames

Trying to organise a meeting/viewing after or Friday on Exeat.

Category Specification Explanation

Function Its main function is to display the company portfolio throughout the day so when prospectus or existing clients of the company are greeted in the waiting area by this on-going presentation.

Every month the company has enough clientele or new markets to create a new medium sized 10 page, 10 case study portfolio.

Structure The end product needs to be stable and be able to stand the weight of the display system or pictures of the portfolios.

Aesthetics Because the system is going to sit in the main reception of the headquarters of courts – and courts is primarily design agency, and the headquarters have recently been re-furbished and re-designed to fit in with the ambient lighting and whitewashed walls.

The end product needs to fit in with the current living room waiting area. If not the It will not look in place and will cause concern for the client.

Its also very important that the end product is photographed well – showing all aspects of the design and manufacture side.

Ergonomics •The product needs to be designed and created with ergonomics in mind. Therefore the average height, to eye level . •How high the graphics and at what angle do they need to be placed?

•This is so that people using the system to look at new graphics etc are not straining their neck and eyes to look at the product in uncomfortable angles. •This would deem the product a failure!

Safety Slightly referring back to the structure of the product its needs to be weighty so it can hold its own weight.

•This means that free standing wise it will be highly unlikely it will topple over using heavy and study base. Wall mounted wise the correct sized brackets will be used.

Cost As shown in my client brief and specification Karen and I agreed on a price of £100.00 for the entreaty of the system. Its very important that I stick to this product – because if this product is a success it will be a great unique one-off order manufacture.

•Karen specified that she wouldn’t pay more than £100.00. However if the product works well and she is impressed more products may be produced for a higher price.

Client/Product Requirements Board: Research Summary

Materials used in the product will be as eco friendly as possible.

In order to reduce the amount of materials wasted from the cut off production, I’m going to investigate and plan into my cutting list.

Moral and Social Issues Environmental Issues

Materials used will not be environmentally dangerous to get rid of or to store. In order to reduce the amount of harmful material left over from the of cuts production and for its disposal after its useful life has expired

Evaluation of Requirement Board:In evaluation to this client requirements board it quite clearly sums out how the client wants the finished product to look, function and cost.

With this feed-back I can now look into and start coming up with initial ideas and get client and end-user feed-back..

The end user being business men and women who often have to wait around in waiting areas, who look for that something interesting to look at!

Research: Presentations InternationalExhibition Stand Designers

Research: Current Displays and there characteristics.Laura from Presentations then passed my on to Roy Kenneth the functional designer for the pop-up display division at the design studio.

I met with Roy in Windsor on December 13th 2009 to discuss some of the pop-up display systems that he has designed.

I took notes throughout the meeting and below is a write up of what we discussed.

Roy said that when designing a portable display system you must make it simple to put up and lightweight so that its easy to carry between 2 people depending on how many are displaying it.

Needs to have a components list and an operation set up and embedded into the system: I.E stuck to the inside case..

I also discussed the lighting issue, and showed Roy my design for the system. He expressed that all lighting gets hot, and therefore especially at exhibitions there is a danger that people can burn themselves on it.

All lighting and or anything else dangerous or that gives off heat must be displayed/stored above the exhibition safely.

ALSO: After speaking to Laura again regarding Power supplies – they are delivered to the stands through the roof and drape down onto the stand themselves.

Laura also expressed that the power voltage is enough to supply up to 20 plasma screens so therfore it will be enough for two 240wt lights.

Roy also expressed that displays systems unfortunately go out of date..

- By design and content of what your displaying (literature), logos??

- Not only this but also the design of the system as well. It needs to look simple to the eye, not confusing and very minimalist.

Client Analysis: Karen’s Feed-Back on this…I think Roy has given some really clear points and I hope to think if these criteria are met then we could have a successfully designed system to work with.

Design Ideas:

Design idea 3:This design is very modern. It’s a curving single

simple block containing images from the portfolio.

Backlighting: Backlighting will bring out the images and will

express them to the client/viewer of the system.

Spotlights will enhance the colour

of the system:

The most important part is that the images can be

changed when the company portfolio

is changed.

This mock-up shows how the system will layout in the room. Giving a good idea of how it will look in

contrast to its surroundings.

Design 1: This design is a simple clear cut box.

Expressing right-angles and reflecting on the way the

newly designed office looks.

Wall mounted: This means that its out of the way away from the floor,

looking minimalist

Most importantly the images can be changed annually when the

company portfolio changes..

For each image there will be a slight back-drop, allowing lighting

to be inserted. Expressing and maximizing the attention of the

viewer into the images.

This small mock-up of the room shows how the product will look in

comparison to the rest of the room. Again the box can either be tilted

vertically or horizontally giving it a fresh new look!

Above are some designs of pop-up stands that are movable. However I don’t think these best fit the criteria.

Design idea 2:This design is again very modern, and I think it would compel well with the rest of the office, making the most of modern curves.

A single sheet idea with inlay images.

Backlighting will enhance the images from the portfolios.

Backlighting will enhance the images from the portfolios.

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Section B: Generating ideas

Section C: Developing and communicating design proposalsThis shows a scan in of some Development Sketches I’ve made. This expresses the wall mounted display system and how it would work.

Here shows how the system could be displayed, either square, or full length

mirror style.

This enlarged copped screenshot shows how the bracket would fit into the wall if it were wall mounted.

The bracket would have to be the correct length and width depending on the size and the height.

Caps can be put on the front of the bracket to make them more ascetically pleasing.

These two screenshots show the way in which the acrylic will hold the paper graphic display. Enlarged on the left is the sandwidge effect were the paper is sandwidge between two sheets of acrylic.

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Section B: Initial Design, Analysis

Sketches It must be modern and be able to show off the

graphics and logos in some way shape or form.

It must be moveable, not permanent.

Materials should be Perspex or minimalist metal.

Materials used in the product will

be as eco friendly as possible

This design shows a wall mounted or free standing display system. Its modern and can display the logos and graphics on three different panels or three different ways.

This product is designed like most of mine to be portable or free standing.However I have designed this so that It can be wall mounted and more permanent.

This product needs a electricity point for the spotlights to work.

Materials used for this, it would be a metal frame and have acrylic pop-in-panels so that they can be easily changed and adjusted.

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This display system has been designed along the lines of one large slogan or logo.

This product is moveable, however its got to have an electricity point for the spot lights to work.

Materials used for this an Aluminium Frame (Lightweight) and then acrylic in the middle again lightweight) ?

This product is very modern and would fit in well in Karen's Office.It’s a floor too ceiling display.

Product would not be movable. It would need brackets and specific measurement for one place and one place only in the room.

The hanging system is made from metal mesh wiring (strong and secure) and will be connected to a metal bracket in the wall. At least 4cm’s in. The display panels within the system will be made from acrylic and have engraved company logos.

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This product is simple. But would work well. Its like a large photo frame, however linked to the wall.

This product isn’t permanent, however it will be screwed into the wall their for it will leave holes in the wall were it was before.

The frame of the product is made from stainless steel giving off a very ascetically pleasing look. The display system in the middle is made from acrylic and shows off the logos, slogans and graphics using engraving's ?

Larger and more annotated of these sketches can be found on page 11 and

12.

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Section B: Initial Design, Analysis

SketchesIt must be modern and be able to show off the graphics and logos in some way shape or form.

It must be moveable, not permanent.

Materials should be Perspex or minimalist metal.

Materials used in the product will be as eco friendly as possible

This design shows great use of angles.

Having different panels curve at different angles and lights shinning on allow the display system

This product would be completely movable. It looks like it could be split and built up of 4 different sections allowing more to be added on If necessary.

The great thing about this design is it could be wall mounted if Karen wants it too look more permanent in her office, however It will still look effective just floor standing.-

When designing this product I was thinking wood, however now its design its also possible to think Perspex suction formed allowing to mix and match colours and give off a really good futuristic and design feeling.

When designing this, I was thinking of an acrylic front and using a glass base, so it was sturdy and ascetically pleasing.

I also designed it so it was moveable and not permanently placed on the wall. The bad thing about this product is that its slim and doesn’t

This product would have to be made from wood, to have the engraved logos, and literature boxes on the front.

Courts Design is all about Design and

Design Ideas: Karen’s FeedbackMeeting with Karen Jewell on November 3During this meeting with Karen we discussed my current designs and looking into how to move forward into initial design ideas. In the red text above in the bottom middle of the page shows my analysis of our meeting/

Karen’s Feedback:

Dislike this design – would look very out of place for the environment we have planned.

It wouldn’t fit right on the wall – if you look at all the objects within the reception they are all square, coffee table, sofas and even down to small detail like square indents on the wall you can see it won’t fit in.

Karen’s Feedback:

These designs all look good however they fit the more portable display system category.

This isn’t what I’m looking for!

Karen’s Feedback:

This is much more like it, modern, contempory – how would you overcome the changeable portfolio images?

Karen’s Feedback:

This design again is very good – however how would you overcome the changeable images? Inlay…’s? What do you mean by this?

We are now living in the 21st century and having to manually update and change portfolio images into the display system would be a lumber.

Therefore I discussed with Karen the idea of having an electronic plasma system displaying the portfolio and welcome image.

Change of plan….Karen and I came up with a new better idea!

This was discussed on a meeting on the 13th January:

Meeting Prompts:

- Electronic System: Do you think this would be more effective, I think It would suite more because of the company profile.

- Ergonomics- If so which way would you like the

product to face? Looking down the corridor, or facing the sofas?

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Living in the 21st Century! - Electronic

These are the minuets from the meeting sent by email as an attachment!

- Ross proposed using an electronic system to display the portfolio! I completely agree! It will fit in well with the company profile as he suggests.

- Ergonomics of the system – the height needs to be correct and meet the eye!

- The product I think will be best facing down the corridor because the clients all ready have the plasma screen with constant news flashing on – so I think two screens might be too intimidating. However, this is something we can look into and review once the product is designed and built.

Decisions can be made then!I very much look forward to seeing designs!

After this Karen then put

me in touch with Jon Eaton who discussed

with me different

choices to make and how

to go about designing around the

plasma ect…

I decided to go with the 15inch monitor which is being sent too me shortly!

Electronic System: Arrival!

The electronic system arrived all set-up with the portfolio display system already implemented!

Contents:

-Dell 15-inch screen-Bracket for 15-inch screen-Mac Mini-Keyboard-Mouse

Leads:-Mac Power-Dell Power-RGB (Mac to Screen)

Section C: Developing and communicating design proposals

This scan in here shows research into Colours of Acrylic and what colours would look effective.

This section will show details on the office itself, where about in the office will it be located, and how? Free Standing, Wall Standing..?

Section C: Developing + communicating Design Proposals

Modelling – Small Manufacture

3D Google CAD

Lighting Box

Main Structure

Base

After completing my research into canvas printing I made some more detailed research into acrylic based engraving

After completing my research into canvas printing I made some more detailed research into acrylic based engraving

After completing my research into canvas printing I made some more detailed research into acrylic based engraving

Here I have used Google Sketch-up to create a 3D model of my designed product

These two models can compare

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Mark scheme for - Section C: Developing and communicating design proposals

1. Develop and present a design proposal. Some understanding of a limited range ofresources, equipment and processes. Evaluation is limited and superficial. Limitedcommunication skills with little use of ICT. 0-3

2. Develop, model and present a design proposal. Understanding the use of a limitedrange of resources, equipment and processes. Evaluation is subjective. Adequatecommunication skills with some use of ICT. 4-6

3. Develop, model and present a design proposal making use of knowledge andunderstanding. A good understanding of a range of resources, equipment andprocesses. Evaluate design decisions against the specification criteria. Goodcommunication skills with use of ICT appropriate to the development of theproduct. 7-9

4. Develop, model, refine and present a design proposal making use of knowledgeand understanding. A good understanding of a range of resources, equipment andprocesses. Evaluate, test and justify design decisions against the specificationcriteria. High-level communication skills, focused use of ICT relevant to thedevelopment of the product. 10-12

5. Develop, model, refine and present a design proposal with use of in-depthknowledge and understanding evidenced through the development of the product.In-depth understanding of a range of relevant resources, equipment and processes.Objectively evaluate, justify and test design decisions against the specificationcriteria. High-level communication skills, focused use of ICT relevant to thedevelopment of the product. 13-15

Current Mark:

Health & SafetyWhat machinery am I’m planning on using..

Name Description – Used For Health & Safety Factors!

This table here shows the machinery I’m planning

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Section D: Planning Manufacture

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Section D: Planning Manufacture

1. Limited production plan with unrealistic deadlines. Some management of timeand resources, taking little account of the scale of production. No consideration ofrisk assessment. 0-2

2. Production plan with some realistic deadlines. Adequate management of time andresources, taking some account of the scale of production. Limited consideration ofrisk assessment. 3-4

3. Production plan with realistic deadlines. Evidence of good management of timeand resources, taking account of the scale of production. Some major risk areas areconsidered. 5-6

4. Realistic production plan containing most of the information needed forthird-party manufacture of the product with achievable deadlines. Evidence of goodmanagement of time and resources, appropriate to the scale of production. Mostmajor risk areas are considered. 7-8

5. Detailed production plan with achievable deadlines containing all necessaryinformation needed for third-party manufacture. Effective management of time andresources, appropriate to the scale of production. High-level safety awareness forself and others. 9-10

Current Mark:

Section E: Product Manufacture – Creating the lighting box:

Stage 1:The first stage of manufacture is to measure up and cut out the cutting list using the table-saw.

Materials used to manufacture lighting box: MDF30mm20mm

Section E: Product Manufacture : Manufacturing the mainframe

Section E: Product Manufacture : Manufacturing the base

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Mark scheme for - Section E: Product Manufacture

1. Some understanding of a limited range of materials, components and processes.Making skills show little attention to detail. Simplistic or incomplete product producedlacking in appropriate level of demand. Appropriate use of ICT. 0-8

2. Understanding of limited range of materials, components and processes. Adequatemaking skills show some attention to detail. Simplistic or incomplete product producedlacking in appropriate level of demand. Appropriate use of ICT. 9-16

3. Good understanding of a range of materials, components and processes. Goodmaking skills that show attention to detail in the production of a completed product atthe appropriate level of demand. Appropriate use of ICT. 17-24

4. Good understanding of a range of materials, components and processes. High-levelmaking skills that show precision and attention to detail in the production of acompleted product at the appropriate level of demand. Appropriate use of ICT. 25-32

5. In-depth understanding of an appropriate range of materials, components andprocesses. Demanding and high-level making skills that show precision and attention todetail in the production of a completed product at an appropriate level of demand.Appropriate use of ICT. 33-40

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Photos of finished display system….Evaluation of Location and Setting:To complete the

I think this product best shows the product off in its finished working reception environment

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Above is a photograph of the top half of my finish product. Showing the Main Image of the Portfolio welcoming clients into the reception saying “Welcome to Courts – Client Reception Waiting Area.

This photo above shows the end product being tilted by the camera to give more effect.

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Section F: Testing and Evaluating

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Section F: Testing and Evaluating

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Mark scheme for - Section F: Testing and Evaluating

1. Some use of work plan to achieve a completed outcome. Devise limitedquality-assurance procedures. Limited use of testing to ensure fitness-for-purpose.Evaluation is superficial. 0-2

2. Adequate use of work plan to achieve a completed outcome. Devise somequality-assurance procedures. Some use of testing to ensure fitness-for-purpose.Evaluation is subjective. 3-4

3. Good use of work plan to achieve a quality outcome. Devise appropriatequality-assurance procedures. Sound use of testing to ensure fitness-for-purpose.Evaluate the outcome against points of specification. 5-6

4. Good use of work plan to achieve a good-quality outcome. Devise goodquality-assurance procedures. Selective use of testing to ensure fitness-for-purpose.Evaluate the outcome against points of specification and suggest improvements. 7-8

5. Effective use of work plan to achieve a high-quality outcome. Devise clearquality-assurance procedures. Effective use of testing to ensure fitness-for-purpose.Objectively evaluate the outcome against points of specification and suggestappropriate improvements to improve product performance and quality. 9-10

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Mark schemes for - Sections G & H : Appropriate Project & Quality of Written Communication

1. Project was not appropriate and failed to meet the definition stated in the EdexcelGCE Design and Technology specification. 0

2. Project was appropriate, but did not fully meet the definition stated in the EdexcelGCE Design and Technology specification. 5

3. Project was totally appropriate and matched the definition stated in the EdexcelGCE Design and Technology specification. 10

1. Specialist vocabulary rarely used, but displays reasonably good spelling, punctuationand grammar to communicate with some clarity, relevance and coherence. 1-2

2. Some use of specialist vocabulary and displays good spelling, punctuation andgrammar to communicate, often with clarity, relevance and coherence. 3

3. Appropriate use of specialist vocabulary and displays excellent spelling, punctuationand grammar to communicate consistently with clarity, relevance and coherence. 4-5

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