Assignment

Design a finished product (no prototype) that can be produced with a minimum of 2 low-volume production techniques. The product consists of at least two materials from which one material is a flexible material. The product should consist of several components in which the components can be assembled in a variety of ways in which each assembly / configuration performs a different function.

It must be possible to disassemble the product completely so that it can be packed as a flat pack. All the components must be used in all configurations. The assembly instructions must be integrated into the product and be clear to randomly selected people. (No external mounting instructions, no additional assembly tools, it should be clear for the end user how to assemble the product for config.1 and how to assemble it for configuration X merely by viewing the product)

Make for all components of your product a production plan (necessary machinery and tools) and an investment plan linked to the lot sizes.

The focus of this assignments is put on functionality (function, use, simplicity of installation / configuration), choice of suitable materials and production methods. Design for optimal use of materials and processes for small series production with the ability to upscale the batch sizes (process control). Provide a simple assembly and disassembly explaining the possible configurations and features for a user in a simple way without accompanying instructions or manual.