THUNDERDOME THE JORDANS – D23 AZIZ ANSARI, CHETAN PATEL, DAVID CLARK, MATTHEW LEGATE EF 152 – SPRING 2017 4 APRIL 2017
CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS/PRODUCT SELECTION • Intended for ages 5 and up • Something the group members all enjoy • A product more than 2 people can play at once • Great for small families or groups of friends • Wanted to make air hockey faster/more action-packed
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN CONT. • 4’ x 4’ air hockey table • Eucalyptus board for surface – holes poked through for air flow • Vacuum to provide air flow • Wooden supports and legs • Four goals, four barriers, and four bumpers • Reasons for Design • Smooth surface to reduce friction • Smaller size than an actual air hockey table – less cumbersome
ACTUAL DESIGN • No longer any legs for support • Four paddles – 2 wooden, 2 3D printed • Not all 3D printed due to time consumption • Added wooden connectors between walls • Aesthetic and practical reasons • Vacuum provides airflow • Airflow is weak however
MARKETING VIDEO
CUSTOMER FEEDBACK & RESULTS • Customer’s Initial Thoughts • Liked the idea of an air hockey table • Thought it lacked uniqueness • Suggested we add our own flair to the table • Final Thoughts • Thought the addition of barriers and bumpers improved uniqueness • Overall satisfied with the final product
COST AND TIME ESTIMATES • Prototyping Costs • About $51.50 • Design Time • About 97 hours for entire team • Cost to build 1000 units • About $81,500 without labor costs • Retail Price • $124.99
BRIEF SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS • Four player, free-for-all air hockey with added obstacles • Designed for all ages five and up – play with friends and family • Not too heavy or cumbersome • Easy to start playing • Simple rules and scoring – same as traditional air hockey
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