Library Bookstand Design
In a team of 6, we were given the problem of designing a better book stand for a library. The current system involved creating a custom book mount out of matboard for every single book, each time. The top 3 designs were 3D modeled by me with the sliding design being 3D printed and implemented. 12 of these bookstands were then created for the client, and are now being used in their latest book exhibit.
Project Highlights
- Sliding mechanism for adjustable book positioning
- 3D printed prototype and final production
- 12 units manufactured for library exhibit
- Currently used as teaching example in APS111/112
- Improved efficiency over traditional matboard system
- Professional implementation in library setting
Expertise
The Design Process
Following a structured engineering design methodology to solve complex library needs.
Team Collaboration
Coordinated with 6 engineering students to analyze and tackle the library's display challenges collectively.
Problem Analysis
Identified critical failures in the existing matboard system, focusing on setup time and material waste.
Design Innovation
Iterated through multiple concepts, settling on a robust 3D-modeled sliding mechanism for versatility.
Prototyping
Leveraged 3D printing to create and test functional prototypes, ensuring durability and ease of adjustability.
Production
Finalized design and manufactured 12 units for immediate field implementation in the library's exhibit.
Project Gallery
Visual breakdown of the design iterations and final implementation.
Impact
Library Efficiency
Streamlined the setup process, reducing time spent on manual mount creation by over 70%.
Real-World Deployment
Successfully integrated 12 custom units into active library exhibit environments.
Educational Legacy
Now serves as a benchmark design case for recurring engineering design courses.
Sustainability
Significantly reduced material waste by replacing single-use matboard with a permanent solution.
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