Practice 4. Presenting The Functional Prototype And Satisfying The Brief (4.4)
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4. Presenting the Functional Prototype and Satisfying the Brief

Practice - 4. Presenting the Functional Prototype and Satisfying the Brief

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Question 1 Easy

What is the difference between a "model" and a "functional prototype"?

  • Answer: A model might only show what the product looks like (form), whereas a functional prototype actually performs the tasks it was designed for (function).
  • Hint: Think about a toy car that rolls versus a clay car that just sits on a shelf.

💡 Hint: Think about a toy car that rolls versus a clay car that just sits on a shelf.

Question 2 Easy

Why must you include the Design Brief in your final presentation?

  • Answer: The design brief acts as the "rubric" or "scorecard." Without it, the audience has no way of knowing if your prototype actually solved the specific problem you set out to fix.
  • Hint: You can't prove you won the race if you don't show where the finish line was.

💡 Hint: You can't prove you won the race if you don't show where the finish line was.

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Question 1

Which term refers to matching the prototype's features to the original requirements?

  • Type: mcq
  • Options: A) Ideation, B) Evaluation against Brief, C) Material Research, D) Sketching
  • Correct Answer: B
A) Ideation
B) Evaluation against Brief
C) Material Research
D) Sketching * **Correct Answer**: **B**

💡 Hint: No hint provided

Question 2

True or False: A prototype presentation should only focus on the successes and ignore any challenges faced during the build.

  • Type: boolean
  • Options: True, False
  • Correct Answer: False
  • Explanation: Reflection on challenges and proposed improvements is a key part of the design cycle and shows deeper learning.
True
False * **Correct Answer**: **False** * **Explanation**: Reflection on challenges and proposed improvements is a key part of the design cycle and shows deeper learning.

💡 Hint: No hint provided

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Challenge 1 Hard

The Pitch: You have 60 seconds to present a prototype for a "Solar Powered Phone Charger Case."

  • Task: Using the "Steps to Present" section, write a 3-sentence script that covers the Problem, Solution, and Functionality.
  • Solution Example: "Many hikers lose phone power in remote areas, creating a safety risk (Problem). My prototype is a ruggedized case with integrated solar panels that charges the battery while you walk (Solution). This video demonstration shows the charge increasing by 5% over 30 minutes of direct sunlight (Functionality)."
  • Hint: Keep it concise and fact-based.

💡 Hint: Keep it concise and fact-based.

Challenge 2 Hard

Visual Evidence: You are presenting a sustainable food container.

  • Task: Describe one Annotated Diagram you would include to prove your design is "resource efficient" (uses materials wisely).
  • Solution: I would include an "Exploded View" diagram showing that the container is made from a single sheet of recycled cardstock with zero glue or plastic components. I would label the "nested" layout to show that minimal material was wasted during the cutting process.
  • Hint: Show the "DNA" of the construction.

💡 Hint: Show the "DNA" of the construction.

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