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Yo, wuddup, best group eva!

Here is our Proposal so far.

Add your original proposals here by Friday Night. After that we'll have a discussion about the one that we can get the best mark on. I (Adam) am going to handle (c), (d), and I'll also compile the sections together to hand in.

Hey guys here is my drawing for the can opener as well as the write up- LL [|drawing.jpg] [|visualizinganarrative.pdf]

Hey guys, Jay here, this is my proposal for the redesign of the socket wrench. Drawing of my [|Socket wrench.pdf].

Hey guys, Jay here, have you guys decided on whether we are going for my idea (socket wrench) or Laura's idea (can opener)? I am personally favoring my idea but Laura's idea was good as well so it is a toss-up. Let me know what you guys think, so we can get started.

Hey, ya Laura's idea was great, but I was thinking about it an theres lots of little things that we'd probably have to consider and visualize for an electric can opener (like motors, plugs, etc...) so I thinkit would be easiest to do Jay's socket wrench. I think there's a few good angles, like how it could help people with altzheimers (so would be good for consumers to have around in their car,etc.) and how it would be important to visualize it so people can estimate which angle they may need for a job, and what add-on handle they would like to buy next.

(btw-whats everyones marks? I got 95%) (90% - Jermain)

I agree with the socket wrench my only concern would be making it a bit different from current wrenches since there are different adjustable wrenches on the market. So I think we may need to incorporate small differences that will make it better than previous ones. I am not sure what those could be but possibly maybe even something with a better grip on the handle or making it extendable as well. Just a thought.

Sounds good guys, with that settled we can get started. Laura i can do part B of the proposal, let me know if your Ok with doing part A. Adam said he would complete parts D and E and we can have everything completed and uploaded by Sunday? or Monday?

Excellent, I(adam) will do C and D. I agree with Laura, I think to differentiate it a little more we could add a telescoping handle so it can become longer in an instant, and a form fitted grip with a bulb at the end so people with arthritis can easily use it. I'll probable be done sunday night.

Hey guys I wrote up a bit for part A. If you want to add anything such as what we want to include, examine.. feel free as I am sure we all have different ideas on what we want this wrench to include!

A) For assignment two our group has decided to complete a redesign of a socket wrench. In this redesign we would like to look at various aspects including its design and uses in order to make the current product better and more accessible to all individuals. Fabricating a product that is user friendly for a wider range of people such as someone with arthritis is a question our team wishes to examine and look for solutions on. Furthermore, we would like to create more of an all in one product by making it adjustable and extendable for example. We feel taking these factors into account we will be able to design a better, more effective tool for a wider range of people.

B) **Theoretical Concepts**

The redesign of the socket wrench prototype will take into consideration the principles of mapping, feedback, aesthetics, and usability (learnability and flexibility). These principles will serve as a guide in the analysis and redesign process of the tool. Creating the 3D model will allow for any potential issues with the design to be resolved and create a visual for the tool, thus, enabling for adjustments in the design. The 3D model should communicate the principles of mapping and feedback in the function of the tool, which will serve as a perception of usability in the design. The usability of the redesign model should enable for easy learnability due to the fact that the design should capture and reuse the existing knowledge of the original tool. The flexibility of the redesign prototype will allow for greater generalization for the uses of the tool. The attachments pieces available for the tool will allow for a level of customizability of the tool. The development of the design in 3D should narrow and refine aspects of the tool, bridging the execution and evaluation stage of the design.

Adam: Great, I'm going to edit this, and attach the complete word document tonight with my contributions.