- What is the problem? Traffic in the hallways
- Who says its a problem? Students walking in hallways
- What are the needs/wants of the stakeholders? (people or groups that may affect or
be affected by the outcome) need and want to have less traffic in the hallways, more
efficient ways of moving, and more motivation for students to learn instead of physical
activity.
- Are there prior solutions to the problem? List some
- walking lanes
- down and up staircases
- teachers maneuvering around the halls
- Is the problem worth solving? Why or why not?
Yes because it is a problem that causes a lot of students to get to class late.
- Who is the audience?
Students in DCL STEM academy
- What is the need here?
An escalator as well as a walking platform.
- What are the specific criteria/constraints required to solve the problem?
Criteria
● Should be visually appealing
● Should be handicap accessible
● Should be inclusive for all students
Constraints
● Must be safe for students and staff to use
● Must be more efficient then using the stairs and hallways
● Must be accessible for all
● Must have an immediate stop button in case of accidents or emergencies
- It is important to note and recognize a valid and invalid problem. A problem for YOU
can be justified and true but when working on a larger scale, it has to make sense for
the mass population that will be affected. Address the following:
**Clear justification of why the problem is worth solving
**Consider viewpoints of the problem
**Description of those who will benefit from solving the problem.
**Resources and references
Client
The school
Target Customer
PCTI
Criteria
● Should be visually appealing
● Should be handicap accessible
● Should be inclusive for all students
Constraints
● Must be safe for students and staff
to use
● Must be more efficient then using
the stairs and hallways
● Must be accessible for all
● Must have an immediate stop
button in case of accidents or
emergencies
Problem Statement
The problem is that students in the hallways
are crowded and this leads to students being
late and tardy.
Design statement
We will provide a fast, safe, and easy way for
students to navigate through the halls.