Refinement

Hi Everyone, nice work today in class. Yes, it was a difficult decision
for some, but I hope you feel satisfied with the results.

So. Refinement. What you should do now is re-read the whole brief,
because you will now see things a little differently. Refinement is the
next stage in product design where you have got a direction, and need to
make it _work._

If it has moving parts, how do they operate, fit together, etc. How does
the user control the radio? How big are those speakers really? How small
is that button?

Refinement is more detailed, and is where the product really starts to
take shape. A concept is an idea, now we make it a product.

The other task, as discussed in class today, is to draw a plan of how
you are going to make this in the workshop. This is really important
because it gives you a starting point when you get in there.

As you model, the design will evolve - just like it did on paper. This
is a natural part of the design process and is the great thing about
foam modelling - that things look differently in 3D, held in your hands.

I'm looking forward to this week's drawings and comments too - keep it up.

-Robbie