Mattel Color Spin: A Multimedia Case Study in Engineering Design
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| Audience/Grade: | 6-Continuing Education |
| Discipline(s): |
Design General Engineering, Engineering Science |
| Special Topic(s): |
Multimedia Case Studies of Design in Industry |
| Learning Resource Type: |
Teaching - Case Study |
| Media Type: |
Unknown |
| Author(s): |
Alice M. Agogino Anil Varma |
| Publisher(s): |
University of California at Berkeley |
| Description: | Mattel's color spin toy, acquired from a Japanese vendor, was redesigned using for manufacturability principles. This case study includes footage from plant visits and interviews with Mattel executives to discuss manufacturability analysis, part reduction, materials and processes used, and the role of teams. Instructions for obtaining the complete program are provided. This design case can be used in conjunction with a mechanical dissection exercise of the Color Spin toy itself, or other related toy designs. Keywords: toy design, design for assembly, DFA, design for manufacture, DFM, design for environment, plastics in design, new product design, freshman design |
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| Keywords: | pre-college engineering education IJEE special issue |
| Is Component of: |
MultiMedia Case Studies in Engineering Design |
| Referenced By: |
Tripple Bottom Line Design for Manufacture and Assembly |
| Usage Tip | |
| Related ABET Criteria: |
(c) Design a system, component, or process |
| Use of Resource: |
Collaborative learning environment I've used this case for K-12 outreach (6th grade and up), for undergraduate and for graduate classes. It is flexible enough to reach a range of audiences. The activities one does will vary depening on the age group. |
| Version Info | |
| Publication Date: | January 1993 |
| Platform/Format: |
WWW |
| Platform/Format: |
Macintosh |
| Download Size: |
3.3 |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Download URL: | http://bits.me.berkeley.edu/mmcs/MATTEL2/WELCOME.HTM |
| Download URL: | http://bits.me.berkeley.edu/mmcs/MATTEL2/WELCOME.HTM |
| System Requirements: |
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| Installation Notes: |
Depending on the individual, time to browse a case study can take anywhere from 30-90 minutes. |
| Installation Notes: |
This is a sample of the full case study.
RAM: 8 MB
Display: Color monitor
Other Needs: Hypercard, Quicktime |
| Copyright and Use Restrictions: |
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| Metadata: |
IEEE LOM Record |
| Metadata: |
IEEE LOM Record |
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