Contributions to the Research Project

12 March 2024

1. I helped come out with the concept of the design solution, on how to attach the seat to the deck of the lorry.

2. I helped to design the mechanism needed for our team design solution, using the j hook to attach to the railing of the lorry (deck).

3. I draw out the different views of the design solution to elaborate on the benefits of having the designed solution.

4. I asked the construction workers for feedback on the level of comfort they are when being transported from site to site.

5. I researched for reference on how to design for our design solution.

6. I had to watch videos on how a foldable chair works to better design the foldable chair attachment.

7. I researched the dimensions of the lorry to ensure that the design solution that I came out with would fit the deck of the lorry and have enough space to cater for the worker to move around. 

8. I measured the dimensions of the chair to ensure the design solution has enough seat space for the workers to sit.

4 April 2024

9. I helped draft out the benefits portions of the report, mentioning how the product (Ikigai seat) can benefit the migrant worker.

10. I helped come up with constraints and limitations portions for the report, the pros and cons of having Ikigai seat. 

Comments

  1. Brad BlackstoneMarch 12, 2024 at 12:21 AM

    Thank you for all your effort, Alson.

    How many workers were surveyed?

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