JayT
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In my A2 level design i have to make an innovitive product.
by this i mean ive got to design a product that is improved and hasnt been designed before. for example an educational toy which is innovative. or anything really that could be improved on.
but i cant think of any ideas what to do
anyone suggest anything. random post but i just thought you people may have some ideas??
thanks
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Cosmo
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Id advise doing it on something that interests you (something to do with cars, etc.) as that way you will be more inclined to put more work into it and also you will know more about this product.
That should give you a bit of an area to look for ideas, as for what exactly....I dunno!! 
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JayT
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any ideas people pleas
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mattk
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an air filter with a computer fan stck to it,
Brand it as a supercharger, oh wait.......
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Ste
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make an airflow meter that measures the amount of air your car uses as you drive. like fuel consumption but air consumption ???
I would rather lose by a mile because i built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me.
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drunkenfool
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Design a pond filter that doesnt cost stupid money, you'd make a small fortune.
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JayT
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something for the garden is a good idea lol. but what lol
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mattk
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a pond filter that doesnt cost stupid money
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drunkenfool
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quote:
Originally posted by mattk
a pond filter that doesnt cost stupid money
Ive seen designs recently for a home made protein skimmer, which is basically a pipe with an exit pipe going off it, and airstones in the bottom. Bubbles with DOC (Dissolved organic compoinds) go up the tube and out hte top to waste, whereas the water goes back to the pond through the side exit pipe. If you could make a more aesthetically pleasing version that didnt look like a drainpipe and a plastic bottle, then I reckon you could sell them for £100 each.
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Cosmo
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The BiOrb Aquarium was designed by a guy for his A-Level or Uni design course!
[Edited on 19-06-2007 by Cosmo]
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FruitBooTeR
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I did this at A level an for my A2 i made a storage deivce so it could hold tv, video, xbox, and had dvd stands each side 
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drunkenfool
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Here's the link mate...
http://www.koi.com.my/forum/KOI_Talk_C1/DIY_Corner_F20/DIY_Protein_Skimmer_P69176
If you could make one of those with built in airstones ready to connect to an air pump, height adjustable main pipe, weighted bottom and a proper connector to waste (either solvent weld or hosetail fiting for flexihose), and it looked decent, then I reckon you could charge around £100 as I said
[Edited on 19-06-2007 by drunkenfool]
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Cosmo
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^^^ looks very similar to something I used on my old tank to take water down to the wet/dry filter under the tank, was called a Durso Stand Pipe.
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hugefoot
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im just finishing this course, had my last exam for it today!! what is the name of your course? I just made a chair, and im hopefully gna get me an A!
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Kurt
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^ picture above looks like something that should have been at woodstock 
but no you should make an oil drain tray with castors on it so you can get it under the car and remove it once full without dragging it getting oil everwhere, oh it should also be easy to clean and oil resistant so after a few uses its not covered in thick oil
[Edited on 19-06-2007 by Kurt]
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IT integrated furniture.
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Robin
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Shark in the glovebox.
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ed
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A pipe that channels your farts to your nose for better sampling because everyone loves thier own brand.
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Robin
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ed
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You see, this is why i'm a designer by profession
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Ian
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In response to the 'Do you recycle' thread, build a corner kitchen unit carousel that is actually a multi-compartment re-cycling station for various types of waste. It should also accomodate regular waste, with a lid for smells. The glass compartment should be reinforced and the plastic and can ones have an integral crushing mechanism.
This is the type of thing but all of these are food or utensil storage
http://www.chimerakitchens.com/acatalog/Corner_Unit_Storage.html
You need to do something like a swing-out bin. B&Q sell these if you want to see one up-close, this one is in the States but same principle and a good pic.
http://www.cabinetmart.com/35-11151.html
There is even some governmental input in to your scenario.
http://www.parliament.uk/documents/upload/postpn252.pdf
Should do OK grade-wise. 
[Edited on 19-06-2007 by Ian]
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dave17
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Ian is god of knowledge
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Tom
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^^ agreed dave.
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Ian
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It just came to me
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