“Bag It”

Product DesignWith the

Problem Solving Process

Georgia Performance Standards

MSENGR-EET-1: Students will examine the nature of engineering & technology. Define engineering & technology

MSENGR-EET-3: Students will explain the engineering design process. Examine the engineering design attributes Demonstrate the principles of research and design

MSENGR-EET-4: Students will demonstrate an understanding for a technological world through hands-on projects. Apply the engineering design process

MSENGR-EET-5: Students will analyze the designed world of engineering, electronics, manufacturing, and energy systems. Examine Manufacturing

MSENGR-EET-7: Students will develop leadership skills and work ethics. Demonstrate work ethics within the classroom and lab environment.

Design Problem (copy into your notebook)

You are part of a design team for a local potato chip company.

The CEO of the company has called upon the design team to design a new bag for their new chip flavor.

It is important to decide on an eye-catching label and name to attract consumers.

You may not use any existing potato chip names or logos

The final design should include the following: Logo, company name Product name, flavor type Nutrition facts Ingredients Barcode label size 6 inches high x 10 inches wide Motto Phone number or website address Recycle symbol Expiration date Etc. (anything else you research)

COPY THIS IN YOUR DESIGN NOTEBOOK (this is your design brief)

Procedure

Students will work in groups of 2 Students will design a bag for a single

serving 1oz. bag of chips Each student will maintain a design

notebook of the problem solving steps.

Students will maintain a journal that records progress through the project

Are you ready to begin?

1. We will start with steps 1 and 2 of the design process.

2. Copy information that is in red into your notebook.

3. Complete (do it) what is written in black.

Step 1 Clearly state the problem – in your

own words, explain the problem.

Step 2 Collect information – in your own

words, explain what you know, and what you need to know

(Consider the problem, requirements, principles of design)

Step 3– Develop possible solutions Each student will brainstorm:

3 logo designs – personal logo, a picture that represents you.

On a clean sheet of paper in your design notebook, create 6 boxes as shown:

Draw pictures on the left Descriptions on the right

Step 3 – Develop possible solutions

Each student will brainstorm on: 3 logo designs 3 names for the potato chip flavor 3 names for the company 3 mottos

Make a list of each set of ideas

Step 4 – final idea1. Select the best design and draw it FULL

SIZE (6" x 10”) on graph paper. On a blank sheet of paper do the

following:

Chip name Name of the company Logo design – Colored Motto Leave spaces for nutrition facts, company

name, contact, recycle symbol

The Crisp Chip Promise

Where to save work in progress

To open PowerPoint 2010 Click on Start, programs, Office,

PowerPoint Save files

Go to my documents://

Students will use Microsoft PowerPoint

Explore using Insert Shapes

Do not use any clipart

Use word art for your potato chip name.

Step 5:Create chip bag in PowerPoint Set the size by formatting the shape

and selecting 6 by 10 inches Go to Insert shapes, select rectangle Begin to draw a rectangle from the top

left margin. Draw the rectangle based on the size given on your design brief.

This is your label. All your work should be within this rectangle.

Complete Logo design and chip name Use arrow from shapes to complete

the recycle symbol Use text box from shapes to complete

motto. Use text box from shapes to complete

contact information (address, phone number, web address etc) .

Nutrition Facts

Serv. Size 1 can

_______________

Amount per serving

Calories 0

_______________

Total Fat 0g 0%

Sodium 40mg 2%

Total Carb 0g 0%

Protein og

_______________

Not a significant source of fat cal.

5476

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Decide on ingredients based on flavor, color and caffeine content. Create a box without borders to write all ingredients.

Create a barcode label Create a nutrition facts label. Format

the table to look like the original label.

Ingredients:

Sugar 5g

Protein 5g

When your bag is complete

1. Let teacher check the label size with your measurements

2. Save a copy of the bag in your My Documents folder and drag a copy to your desktop. Your teacher will print a copy from her workstation.

3. Prepare your presentation. Write your script in your design notebook. Concentrate on principles of design.

4. Fold the bag and tape it together like a true potato chip bag.

5. Complete journals and final evaluation in your design notebook.

Instructions: (Copy this information in your Design Notebook)

1. Think of an exciting name and motto for your potato chip.

2. In your Design Notebook, sketch three (3) possible "eye-catching” designs. (These designs should include: potato chipk name, logo design – colored, and motto)

3. Select the best design and draw it FULL SIZE on the 6" x 10" paper.

4. Develop a commercial for your product. Include an explanation of the graphic features and design elements you used.

Include all of the following on your final design: Logo, company name Product name, flavor type Nutrition facts Ingredients Barcode label size (ex: 12 fl. oz., 355mL)

Motto/Slogan Phone number or website

address Recycle symbol Company name