PROOF OF COnCEPT

Design Engineering I (B)-Prof. Pravina Bhatt (IT Dept.)Recalling Design thinking of DE-I (A)Empathy CanvasIdeation CanvasProduct Development CanvasPHASES of DE-I BPhase-I : OBSERVATIONS towards Evaluation of Idea.

Phase-II :Learning needs identification using LN MATRIX

Phase-III :Developing Proof of Concept

DesignsContinuously at each step, Design involves iterations of thinking.At each step, we may modify the step ahead or concept taken at back.Rigorous, unidirectional efforts are required.All efforts are to improve the insights in ongoing research

Path ahead Sem IV of DE IEthnographic observationsBrainstormingAnd debriefingGeneric / learning needs identificationLearningaheadReasoning and prioritizationFocusedethnographyFinalization of IdeaPrior art search / Research papersProcess Documentation ReportsEvaluation of IdeaPrototypes/ ConceptualizationVALIDATION BY USERSREFINEMENTPHASE IPHASE IIPHASE IIIPHASE - I OBSERVATIONS towards Evaluation of IdeaIDEA EVALUATION for proof of conceptFinal verdict on novelty in idea for addressing the purposeImprove the customer experienceCheck the features and functionsStreamlined componentsMost important in process emotional connectionPRIOR ART SEARCH/ Literature reviewStudents may continuously refer to Research Papers to enhance the understanding on the theme they are working on. Each student shall study at least 2 research papers and summarise the understanding on the paper in one or two pages.Students may refer to Patent Reports (IPR Database) as applicable to ensure novelty of their idea.How to??We follow AEIOU Framework(developed by Ethno hub)

ActivitiesEnvironmentsInteractionsObjectsUsersActivitiesThese are goal-directed sets of actionspaths towards things people want to accomplish. What are the modes people work in, and the specific activities and processes they go through?It includes activities related to each and every individual components of Product Development Canvas (PDC).EnvironmentsIt include the entire arena where activities take place. What is the characteristics and functions of the overall space, of each individual's spaces, and of shared spaces?It is also based on our environmental weather conditions as well as all atmospheric aspects.InteractionsThese are between a person and someone or something else; they are the building blocks of activities. What is the nature of routine and special interactions between people, between people and objects in their environment, and across distances? So they can be differentiated as: Human to Human, Human to Medium or Medium to Medium ObjectsThese are building blocks of the environment, key elements sometimes put to complex or unintended uses (thus changing their function, meaning and context). What are the objects and devices people have in their environments and how do they relate to their activities?Role of each and every minute objects are being included here.UsersUsersare the people whose behaviours, preferences, and needs are being observed.Who is there? What are their roles and relationships? What are their values and prejudices?Kind of any Human/User who interacts with our activities by screening of the interconnection of one activity to another activities.

How to? - ProcessMaterials are gathered via Ethnographic methods: Notes Photos Videos Interviews Field observationsAnd so on

Ethnography:is the systematic study of people and cultures

How to? - ProcessDuring field observation, use the AEIOU framework as a lens to observe the surrounding environment.

Once done, do brainstorming among members What Why How When Where Observation again and again!Because anticipated difficulty was identified.!How to? - ProcessRecord observations under the appropriate headings.

Notebook / Record book / Tables for observation

Questionnaire answer summary How to? - ProcessSupplement direct observations with photos or video tape when appropriate.

Video clips / Animations /Audio record clips

Photographs / Sketches in field

How to? - ProcessReview and cluster observations to disseminate higher-level themes and patterns.

Identifying impacting and important Findings (Clues) Review the set of cluesLooking forward to resolve through engineering means.OutputThe components on PD Canvas,followed by identification of clues (micro observations)Establish links - connecting to one another The connections between clues PD Canvas that reveal the patterns that are emerging.

Clusters in random dataProduct Development CanvasPEOPLEEngineerGovernmentAcademic peopleNGOIrrigation Dept.ScientistStudentsHousewives

PURPOSELimited SourceNo Alternative PollutionEfficient UsageBasic NeedsSurvival of endangered speciesPRODUCT EXPERIENCE Least interruption to lifestyleAccurate water preservationLong lasting preservation systemContribution towards ecosystemPRODUCT FUNCTIONWaste water recyclingSaving moneyEcofriendlyConservation of waterPRODUCT FEATURESCost effectiveConservation of resourcesSimple and accurateUser-friendlyEasy to implement and maintainPRODUCT COMPONENTWATER TANKPIPESPUMPSPOROUS STONECERAMICBROMINESINKFLUSH

Observation Recording sheets(Paper size: A3)Following set of record sheets are to be kept with students for recording and documentation on field during Ethnographic observations.

It basically, will contain:OBSERVATIONS by means ofNotes, Photographs, sketches, interview and such (As applicable in a case under study)Observation record sheetsThese are of 5 types.

Each type may be in varying numbers depending on the case under research.

More numbers of these observation records will ensure sincerity in the work as well as make sure of Novelty in the project.ActivitiesGeneral impressions / ObservationsWater Tank: Overhead WT, Underground, Above the ground i) To store Collection of used water from diff. area, iii)Collection of pure water, iv) Filtration, v) Collection water, ii) of treated water, vi) Transferring water vii) Construction viii) installation ix) erectionElements, Features and Special NotesType of Tank : R.C.C., SintexSize of tank: Location of tank:

Sketch/ Photo Summary of activitiesGROUP ID: _____ __________________PROJECT ON: _____________________DATE: ___________________________SHEET NO. _________

EnvironmentsGeneral impressions / Observations (Style, materials & atmosphere)

R.C.C. Tank, inflow of G.W. during Rainy season, outflow of water during summer seasonDuring Maintenance of filtration system

Elements, Features and Special Notes

Time taken for maintaining filtration system should be minimum Size of U.G.T. should be less than O.H.T.Cleaning process of tankOverflow: pumping system fails

Floor planSceneGROUP ID: _____ __________________PROJECT ON: _____________________DATE: ___________________________SHEET NO. _________

InteractionsGeneral impressions / Observations (Who is interacting with whom, what?) User- Component Component to Component User- UserOwner- Maintenance UGT Outlet pipe Contractor LabourPlumbing, cleaning, location of pipe,tank, Contractor -Owner controlling overflow diameter of pipe, Owner-PlumberContractor- Installation Capacity of tank Plumber-ShopkeeperErection, construction, workability

Elements, Features and Special NotesSpade, digging tools, trowels, Matlock, Trojan, Hose, Pipes, Soil, Cement, Reinforcement, Money, JCB, Chemical

Scene of interaction(How it is being done)GROUP ID: _____ __________________PROJECT ON: _____________________DATE: ___________________________SHEET NO. _________

ObjectsGeneral impressions /Observations(What components are involved)Spade, digging tools, trowels, Matlock, Trojan, Hose, Pipes, Soil, Cement, Reinforcement, Money, JCB, Chemical, tank, stop valve, pressure gauge, Elbow, T , Tape, Cock, Cap, tiles, Cello tape, Glue

Elements, Features and Special Notes(How objects are relating to the activities?)

Installation, Erection, Construction, digging, filling, cleaning, maintenance, transportation, storage, jointing

Inventory of Key ObjectsGROUP ID: _____ __________________PROJECT ON: _____________________DATE: ___________________________SHEET NO. _________

UsersGeneral impressions of people(Who is present? Roles & responsibilities?)Owner-financially, ideation Contractor- execution, labour, time management

Inventory of people(List of identified people involved)

Owner, Contractor, mason, labour, Civil Engineer, Local Authority, Panchayat person, Relatives

Scene of users in contextGROUP ID: _____ __________________PROJECT ON: _____________________DATE: ___________________________SHEET NO. _________

Brainstorming & Focused ObservationsGroup members shall discuss the findings of the observationsModify (detailing on) the components (identified in PD Canvas)Students shall perform the exercise again keeping modifications, if any.This shall ensure the Idea evaluation (assuring novelty with inclusion of all five principles)IDEA EvaluationHow basic principles are having connections with observations and the identified components on PD Canvas(How each principle is involved up to what extent? What is relevant with principles?)Based on checking five aspects involved at various stages:Environmental (Effect on surrounding)TechnologicalErgonomics(Interaction of human dimensions)Cost(Estimates/ Variations)Aesthetics(looks/ visuals)PHASE IILearning needs identification using LN MATRIXLN Matrix (Paper size A2 18 x 24)LN Learning Needs Matrix will help students to identify the learning requirements at an early stage along with prioritization of specific learning along with defined time duration/ time allocation for each.

Identification will be focused with listing out Syllabus based and out of syllabus learning & skill developmentLearning Needs MatrixPurpose / Product conceptTools/Methods/Theories/ApplicationProcessinvolvedApplicable standards and design specifications/Principles & ExperimentsSoftware/ Simulation/ Skill/Mathematical RequirementComponent materials strength criteria (exploration varieties/ testing requirements)Group ID: _____________Date: _________During BE IIDuring BE IIIDuring BE IVLN MATRIXStudents are to identify requirements in each four dimensionsPriority learning shall be taken up in Sem IV of BE II (At least one from any of the four dimensions by each student)By the end of BE III, Students will be developing working model. By that time, most of all dimensions shall be covered under learning.

LN MATRIXSupportive aspects (with least priority) shall be placed in BE IV.

Discretion lies with faculty guide and student group to identify prioritization and set learning time line targets

PHASE IIIDeveloping Proof of ConceptDirty Mock-ups/ Prototypes/ ConceptsStudents will prepare fast prototypes (non-working/ partially working) / conceptual layout drawings as the case may be, based on the observations and understanding on insights obtained.Next step is to validate this concept/ prototype through user.Suggested refinement shall be included in the final draft version.

Submissions by students at end of Semester IVObservation Record sheets Summary of findings of Prior Art Search on their purpose/project theme (2 papers per student)Learning Needs MatrixDirty Mock-ups/ Fast Prototype/ Conceptual Plan-LayoutProcess report (Include all Phases)QUESTIONS ?THANK YOU