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[zaccariaslater]

Hey, I've bought a 1993 Mini as my first car and for my Coursework are producing a centre console, it would be greatly appreciated if you could fill out this questionnaire in order for me to do some market research,

 

https://goo.gl/forms/mMrJW33XxBH8WlwS2

 

- Thanks, Zac

[Zach P-D]

Done, I made a roof rack for my mini with my A level product design.

[Ethel]

Ask questions that help you make design decisions.

 

For example: do you regularly purchase any of these drinks (use pictures and state sizes e.g. 330ml can...  - you can then size your cup holders to fit. Vacuum form a tray to fit them to contain spillages and make it removable for cleaning. Explain how it allows easy customisation with different colour mouldings.... 

 

Ask us to rate qualities like durability, ease of cleaning, soft or hard to touch, so you can choose materials that match. Ask us what colour our cars and interiors are so you choose the most universally complimentary colours..... Tell us what colours are on your Mini so we can make the popular choice the one you'd like 

 

Do some measuring to take ergonomics in to account. I think the cup holders (which could be labelled on the illustration) might be better closer to the gearstick cut out - also needs a label.

 

Reference the IVA build manual to show you can understand and comply with regulations. Thinking about crash safety etc will also show a higher level of sophistication in your thinking. The same goes for manufacturing processes, packaging, waste material costs*..... 

 

*Produce a cutting pattern based on a stock material size. E.g. how you'd cut the most side panels from a 2440 x 1220 board.

[Richie83]

Done. Looks like a neat project.

[humph]

Done, good luck.  Some good points from Ethel.

[One step at a time]

Done.
Keep us updated if you do build one.

[luismx123]

If you need any help, give me a shout. I have a masters in product and transportation design and am willing to give you some pointers if you'd like :)

[DeadSquare]

If you need any help, give me a shout. I have a masters in product and transportation design and am willing to give you some pointers if you'd like

 

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[bae1994]

If you need any help, give me a shout. I have a masters in product and transportation design and am willing to give you some pointers if you'd like :)

 
Hang on, isn't coursework meant to be "All my own work"?
 
I don't want to seem too heavy handed here, but:-  I want to know that the "EXPERT" that I employ is competent, not that he has to charge me for referring (plus vat) to someone else, or worse, plagiarising.

He said help not I'll do the work for you to be fair, and a teacher would give pointers also.

Just my two cents

[Wiggy]

If you need any help, give me a shout. I have a masters in product and transportation design and am willing to give you some pointers if you'd like :)

I don't want to seem too heavy handed here, but...

Well you did.

[DeadSquare]

 

 

If you need any help, give me a shout. I have a masters in product and transportation design and am willing to give you some pointers if you'd like :)

I don't want to seem too heavy handed here, but...

Well you did.

 

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[luismx123]

 

 

 

If you need any help, give me a shout. I have a masters in product and transportation design and am willing to give you some pointers if you'd like :)

I don't want to seem too heavy handed here, but...

Well you did.

 

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It's all good. If the OP needs help he can always contact someone. I'd never expect anyone to ask someone else to do their work. 

[Bobbins]

I have a masters in product and transportation design ......

 

Mine more sort of involves been there done that etc .... A-Level design project placed on the roof of my Mini whilst we loaded the band's gear in after rehearsals ... completely forgot about it until I was aware of it bouncing off the tarmac 200 yds down the road. Oh those were the days!

[luismx123]

 

I have a masters in product and transportation design ......

 

Mine more sort of involves been there done that etc .... A-Level design project placed on the roof of my Mini whilst we loaded the band's gear in after rehearsals ... completely forgot about it until I was aware of it bouncing off the tarmac 200 yds down the road. Oh those were the days!

 

You guys seem to have product design as a normal subject in school... I wish we had it too

[cooperd70]

All done