Duck Sharpener

grabcad

Our proposed design is an unconventional-looking bird resembling the ugly duckling from the story. Despite its appearance, it serves dual purposes as a pencil sharpener and paperweight. Inspired by the tale, our goal was to create something with less-than-appealing aesthetics but practical functionality. We hope this unique creation teaches people that while they can't change their natural appearance, they can alter their attitude and purpose in life. The duck features a hat-wearing head for the sharpener, allowing shavings to fall neatly into its body. The body houses a removable cartridge, making it simple to clean and empty. During development, we encountered challenges measuring for the sharpener and cartridge, but resolved these through trial and error. Our group also faced criticism regarding our design's looks, but emphasized that appearance isn't everything. We additionally struggled with the pencil hole's dimensions, which were also addressed using trial and error. Overcoming numerous obstacles, we have created the unsightly-yet-ambitious duck we have today.