Final draft reflection
How do you feel you incorporated the Design Thinking Methods into the process of this catapult build?
My group prototyped more than most, we had to think of different ways to launch a baseball an hour before the launch. This is the
reason I believe we were so successful we tried many different options and ended up with a thought out product. That worked better than my expectations.
What would you do differently to have a better outcome (design, product, prototype, what have you)?
Our groups cannon is conventional and easy build with good range. If I could I would build an air cannon which would give you insane range and a really easy build.
How do you feel you were able to work together with your group? What are your strengths and weaknesses in group work?
My group was interesting this time around. I had 3 people who appeared to have never built anything before who of which we better than me at everything but building. Which honestly helped in my opinion my group contributed a lot with more of the logistical things such as math.
How has doing this project impacted how you will work in my class and in others from now and into the future.
I have always been (Depending on who you ask) a good group member I do the work that is necessary and turn in my part on time. My group was alright this time around. We worked together and got what need to be done done if we ran into a problem we corrected it and moved on. I feel it was an all around good experience.
My group prototyped more than most, we had to think of different ways to launch a baseball an hour before the launch. This is the
reason I believe we were so successful we tried many different options and ended up with a thought out product. That worked better than my expectations.
What would you do differently to have a better outcome (design, product, prototype, what have you)?
Our groups cannon is conventional and easy build with good range. If I could I would build an air cannon which would give you insane range and a really easy build.
How do you feel you were able to work together with your group? What are your strengths and weaknesses in group work?
My group was interesting this time around. I had 3 people who appeared to have never built anything before who of which we better than me at everything but building. Which honestly helped in my opinion my group contributed a lot with more of the logistical things such as math.
How has doing this project impacted how you will work in my class and in others from now and into the future.
I have always been (Depending on who you ask) a good group member I do the work that is necessary and turn in my part on time. My group was alright this time around. We worked together and got what need to be done done if we ran into a problem we corrected it and moved on. I feel it was an all around good experience.
The final Design
This is the final product complete with a stand and painted black.