Modular Hydroponic System Design

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NL Eats
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
She / Her
Director of Operations and Partnerships
(7)
3
Project
Academic experience or paid work
80 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Mechanical engineering Robotics Engineering project management Electrical engineering Hardware product design
Skills
project documentation project management planning hydroponics design for manufacturability fusion 360 (cad software) version control
Details

The main goal for the project is to collaboratively design and develop components of a modular hydroponic system to improve the overall experience for users, particularly high school students, utilizing the system.


This will involve several different steps for the students, including:


- Collaboratively planning activities tailored to user-centric design using Fusion360.


- Using DFM techniques to ensure the components are manufacturable and cost-effective.


- Managing project documentation using version control to track progress.


- Working collaboratively with the team to improve the overall experience for users utilizing the modular hydroponic system.


Deliverables

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:


- A user-centric design plan using Fusion360.


- Application of DFM techniques to the modular hydroponic system components.


- Project documentation using version control to track progress.


- Improvements to the overall user experience of the modular hydroponic system.



Final deliverables should include


- All source materials.


- A written report explaining the design process and outcomes.


Mentorship

Mentorship, resources and regular check-ins with students on the progress. Communications throughout the week for working on goals. Create a dedicated team and work together during reflection sessions to work on iterations.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Sustainable cities and communities

About the company

Company
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Representation
Minority-Owned Women-Owned BIPOC-Owned Social Enterprise Rural-Based
+ 2

At NL Eats, our mission revolves around four key pillars: Awareness, Education, Empowerment, & Solution Oriented-Approach. We are dedicated to combating food insecurity through community-driven initiatives.