For my final Product Design unit we were supposed to solve a problem with a piece of leather the size of A4 paper. A problem I had is that my current pencil case was a bit too old, so I decided that I will try to make a new pencil case.
My final product solves my initial problem by providing a new pencil case that is new, allowing me to replace my current pencil case. My new pencil case is also less bulky and smaller than my current pencil case, allowing me to simply put it in my pocket should I require it.
One of the most important features of my design is the zipper, allowing me to access my pencil case without having any of my pencils falling out with the usage of zippers or buttons. To add the zipper into the pencil case without making it excessively long, I made a zipper stop with my beginner sewing skills.
A skill I learnt and improved on during this project is sewing, in which I not only improved on using the running stitch, I also learnt how to tie a simple knot in sewing without peer assistance. I think this skill will be helpful to me in the future in the case I need to sew broken clothing.
I think one of the most difficult part of the ISB design process for me is the “Create” part, because I usually make a lot of minor mistakes that add up into affecting the overall final product. Even though I plan ahead adequately and reflect over the creation of my product quite well, I think I just need to improve on the making of the product itself.