The goal of the engineering task is to create a product that is fully functional and has a purpose. Currently I am mostly undecided for what I want to create, however I am leaning towards something like a lamp, a fan, or a wind-up toy. Some examples of what I might want to make:
This has been done before and I would like to possibly change the design or some other aspects of it, I like the fact that it seems simple and not too difficult to create and believe that i could create it within the given time.

This is another example of what I would like to make. I like the practicality and simple nature of it however I’m not too sure all the materials necessary (like the batteries) are available in the design center, though I wouldn’t be surprised if they were. All in all a pretty good design and product that I would like to make.

Last but not least, we have a wind-up car. I like this design as its very open-ended and you can see the parts inside. As well as it doesn’t seem to difficult to make and could possibly be something I would use if I’m bored at home, which is always a positive.

The problems I need to adress are whether or not I could make these within the given time and if the materials that are needed are in the design lab. If I stay focused and don’t get distracted then the first problem should be fine however the second is mostly out of my control.

Overall I think a lot of them share similar pros and cons. Such as ease of creation, time constraints, and whether the stuff needed is provided. As well as being suitable for the guidelines of the rubric.