For my groups Product Improvement we decided to improve the average Styrofoam cup. We knew that there were aspects of the cup that could be changed to enhance the product.
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| Water Bottle Designs in Engineering Notebook |
First, we brainstormed different things that we didn't like about the cup that could be changed to create a more useful product.
- not sturdy
- not reusable
- not easy to hold
- only one (small) size
- no straw
- no lid or coaster
- no insulation for hot drinks
Second in our improvement process, we talked about things we could add to fix some, if not all, of these problems we brainstormed about.
- metal and plastic material for sturdiness
- dishwasher safe/washable material
- nice grip for easy holding
- plastic rivets that can squeeze and lock together (comparable to i-home speaker)
- reusable straw that doesn't melt in hot liquids
- a lid that turns into a coaster (close-able hole for drinking with straw or mouth)
- insulating material between metal and plastic double layers to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot
Third, we documented our work by drawing detailed and labeled images of our new designs ( as shown in the engineering notebook above)
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