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Posted October 22, 2009
What makes a product unique or a design innovative? Find out in these case studies, sponsored by Autodesk® Inventor®, written by David G. Ullman, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Design from Oregon State University and author of The Mechanical Engineering Process.
This case study, Reinventing the See-Saw at BigToys, explores how BigToys went about this classic‐toy redesign will be explored in light of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and other customer‐centric best practices.
The Problem: Design a new see‐saw that can meet 21st Century safety concerns.
The Method: The Rock’n Cross was designed in close cooperation with children, those concerned with their safety and other customers. The conceptual design process loosely followed the steps found in Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and the product was developed on Autodesk® Inventor®.
Advantages/disadvantages: Focusing on customers and interacting with them takes time but results in a better product. The Rock ‘n Cross has been well received by Big Toy’s customers.
Read the full case study, Reinventing the See-Saw at BigToys.
Read the full case study Unsticking a Concept at MAGICWHEELS.
Read other case studies in this series:
From Constraints to Components at Marin Bicycles
This case study details the development of the Marin Mount Vision Pro mountain bicycle rear suspension.
Spiral Product Development at Syncromatics
This case study focuses on the development of Solar Powered Shelter Signs by Syncromatics Corp.
Reinventing the See-Saw at Big Toys
This case study explores how BigToys went about this classic‐toy redesign will be explored in light of Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and other customer‐centric best practices.
Unsticking a Concept at MAGICWHEELS
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