Reflection

PROS

• Holder’s size is relatively compact when the amount of stuff is can hold is considered

• Relatively light – easy to move around

• Not fiddly to insert anything into the compartments

• Durable – it’s just one part so things are unlikely to fall off/break off.

• Fits in the designated area

CONS

• Looks boring (simpler may not always be better)

• Things can fall out of their compartments if the holder laden with things is jerked/moved around quickly

• Design could be optimized to make it smaller but have the same carrying capacity. This would reduce print time, weight, cost, etc.

• Forgot to put supports for the text on the side

If I were to make a second prototype, I would change:

What would change:

• Reduce spacing between the compartments

• Use supports properly, so they break away easily instead of requiring a hack saw

• Color

• Add some more detail, like more writing on the side

• Potentially a lid to prevent things from falling out during transportation of the holder

What would remain the same:

• Exterior dimensions

• Interior capacity

• Method by which is holds its contents

• Overall layout

In conclusion, this project has taught me how to use Fusion effectively, how to design a project in a systematic manner and how to present my ideas in a way people can understand. In the future, I would incorporate more complex geometry (like lofting and sweeping) into my models.