Client
- Name: Brisbane Racing Club
- Industry/Field: Event Management / Hospitality
Summary
- Objective: To address the issues with the previous stillage design, which was impractical, caused damage to tables, and occupied excessive storage space. The new design aimed to optimize space utilization, improve table protection, and enhance ease of handling with a forklift.
- Inspiration and Concept: The Brisbane Racing Club required a practical solution to streamline the transportation and storage of plastic round tables for events. The concept involved creating a compact, stackable, and robust stillage to improve logistics.
- Challenges:
- Reducing storage space requirements.
- Ensuring the tables were protected from damage during transport.
- Incorporating features for efficient forklift handling.
Photos and Sketches
Production Process
- Materials Used:
- Metal components for the stillage structure.
- Tools and Technologies:
- Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Utilized to create detailed and precise 3D models, allowing for efficient design iterations and simulations.
- Design Steps:
- Identified the shortcomings of the old stillage design.
- Developed a concept for a compact, stackable stillage.
- Created 3D models using CAD software to visualize and refine the design.
- Conducted simulations to ensure structural integrity and practicality.
Results and Client Feedback
- Final Outcome: The new stillage design significantly improved the transportation and storage of plastic round tables, reducing space requirements, minimizing table damage, and streamlining logistics.
- Feedback: The Brisbane Racing Club expressed satisfaction with the solution, highlighting the practical benefits of the new stillage in improving event logistics and reducing costs.
Conclusion and Key Takeaways
- This project demonstrated my ability to address real-world logistical challenges through innovative design.
- The stillage’s optimized space utilization, enhanced table protection, and efficient handling features showcased my commitment to creating practical and impactful solutions.
- This project highlighted my proficiency in CAD tools and design optimization, contributing to successful event management for the client.
- The experience underscored the importance of thoughtful design in improving operational efficiency and reducing costs for businesses and organizations.