Croquet Marker Holder

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Turn those dull desk supplies into an exciting game! A single centerpiece and two side pieces assembled create the head of the stick; expo markers work best as shafts. Try it with its holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1965196, Hit some balls: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1965277. This item is designed to mimic a game of croquet while integrating commonly used office supplies. Lesson Plan and Activity Problem Statement: Recent analysis by the Staples finance department has concluded that sales for desktop organization products have declined in recent years. The company wants to increase their profits in this area by making these products more visually appealing. Your group of three has been hired to design a set of theme-based organizational products. Your team will create a set of office supplies connected by a common theme. You must justify the theme that ties the products together. The idea is that the customer won't want to buy just one; they'll want to buy the whole set. OPTIONS: Pencil holder that can securely hold at least 5 pencils Expo marker holder than can securely hold at least 4 markers Pen holder that can securely hold at least 5 pens Tape dispenser that will hold and cut a roll of scotch tape Anything you can get approved by your project manager! Constraints: You will be constructing an actual size model of your product in Solidworks. It should be visually appealing and unique - a conversation starter. An individual walking by would do a double take to more closely examine the amazingly interesting item you’ve created. There should be a theme that ties the products together It should have multiple extrusions for detail It should contain examples of ALL THREE main features: revolve, sweep, loft It takes advantage of the following: circular pattern, linear pattern, mirror It takes advantage of at least one of the following: filleting, chamfering Each piece should fit within a 10cm x 10 cm x 10cm cube Should be 3D printable Deliverables (Each of the following steps must be approved by me before moving to the next step): 3D and 2D sketches of your ideas (upload pictures) Description of theme (upload pictures or type a google doc) Planning for Solidworks “How-To” (Design Notebook) Use the pencil planning document as a template Landscape orientation Four columns: feature, sketch plane, sketch with dimensions, additional details for feature Solidworks: Actual size model of your product How to Guide: Make a “How-To” Guide for making your product in Solidworks.