CARDBOARD TROLLEY PROJECT

BY: Abby Conklin, Carolyn Clements, Zach Sabol, and Josh Sampsell

OBJECTIVE

Create a innovative cardboard trolley capable of carrying at least 60 lbs., designed for people between the ages of 18-65.

CHALLENGES

Making rounded carboard parts

Making cardboard strong enough to hold required weight

Making it ergonomic

Distributing the weight

FIRST DESIGNS

NARROWING DOWN Carrying CapacityVolume Ease of LoadingWeight Needed to Support

Material UsageAttractivenessFeel

Visuals

• Durability• Repeat Use• Environment Used In

• Usability• Size• Storage• Instructions?

• Travel• Distance• Time

FINAL TWO

FINAL TWO

Cardboard Hand Cart

- large volume

- less ergonomic hand hold

- handle is longer, must be more reinforced

- hole at top makes it harder to load

- pegs at bottom will have to hold weight

- no instructions needed

Cardboard Dolly

- ergonomic hand hold

- easily displaced weight

- easy load front

- flat bottom

- fewer sides to reinforce

- no instructions needed

OUR DESIGN!

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT Reinforce

Stronger Materials

Make more attractive

Use power tools