— Concept Generation, Design, and Prototyping —

This product design class is a communication intensive capstone class for mechanical engineers, which focuses on the construction and testing of an alpha prototype. Collaborating with a team of 16, we created a water bottle cleaning station designed to be placed near existing water filling stations. My primary role included designing the plumbing system to heat water, insert detergent, and maintain optimal pressure and flow rates for effective cleaning. Additionally, I worked on the integration of this system with our nozzles and both the inner and outer structure of the device. Throughout the class, we produced models, performed tests, communicated with potential customers and users, developed engineering specifications, and presented our work. The final product was launched in December 2023, drawing a live audience of approximately 2,000 and 4,500 online viewers.