Orientation / Grade 8 /

Tape Dispenser

A culture of emphasis on workplace safety and well-developed technical skills allows for student agency in design projects.

B1| Design Specification

Develop a design specification, which outlines the success criteria for the design of a solution based on the data collected.

Develop an inspiration board presenting at least 20 different tape dispensers. Analyse these for commonalities and differences.
Develop a design specification outlining 5-10 functional success criteria. Success criteria can relate to functionality as well as construction and finishing qualities.

Present a range of feasible design ideas, which can be correctly interpreted by others

Develop a range of feasible design ideas for the design of your tape dispenser.
Present your ideas in a morphological matrix. Your matrix should provide design ideas for the following features:
- Joining the 4 main plywood pieces
- Attaching the blade
- Shaping the tape compartment
- Creative finishing
- Stability on desk enhancements
Present your ideas using thumbnail drawings with limited annotation (only where necessary).
Present your ideas rendered with a black or blue pen and a dash of colour so they can be correctly interpreted by others.

The matrix should also present 3 feasible combinations of design ideas.

Present the chosen design.

Introduction to Isometric to Orthographic Projections

Present a hand-drawn isometric projection of the chosen design at a 1:1 scale. That is: 1 unit in your drawing corresponds to 1 unit in real life. E.g. 40mm in your drawing would be 40mm in real life.
- Label the projection with the main dimensions.
- Use correct line weights.
Render your drawing with Copic (alcohol-based) markers. Use triple shading - Top once, front twice, left thrice.

Present a hand-drawn exploded isometric projection of the chosen design at a 1:1 scale. That is: 1 unit in your drawing corresponds to 1 unit in real life. E.g. 40mm in your drawing would be 40mm in real life.
- Label the projection with the main dimensions.
- Use correct line weights.
Render your drawing with Copic (alcohol-based) markers. Use triple shading - Top once, front twice, left thrice.

Develop accurate planning diagrams and outline requirements for the creation of the chosen solution.

Pass the safety quizzes related to basic tools and procedures and the use of the utility knife and hot glue gun.
Create a foam-core board model of the tape dispenser.
Annotate the model by labelling it with:
- In black or blue: The main dimensions and numbers indicating the order in which to assemble the parts.
- In red: Mistakes made and any other reminders to yourself about cutting, assembly and finishing.
Present two photographs, from different angles, of your model.

Follow the plan to create the solution that functions as intended.

Create your plywood tape dispenser by following the plan in the Drawing Package.
Present your final product through product photography with:
- A close-up view of the finishing (sanding and oiling) of the tape dispenser.
- A close-up view of the installation of the cutting blade.
- The tape dispenser as a whole
- The tape dispenser on your desk at home
- A photo of your laptop with the ‘workshop certified’ sticker on it
Demonstrate the technical skills and safety measures you have learned from passing the safety quizzes for the tools you need to create the tape dispenser.