Ravi Achary
Storage solution – Drinks trolley
Botany Downs Secondary School
Year 11 Technology, Multi-Materials - 25 weeks
Teacher: Miss D.Henshaw
As a Year 11 student undertaking Multi-Materials Technology at NCEA Level 1, Ravi had to research a variety of storage issues and identify a stakeholder requiring a solution to a storage problem. He chose to design and make a drinks trolley for his father that would compliment the existing furniture in their dining room. Having recently moved into a new home Ravi was eager to produce a drinks trolley that was both functional and stylish.
With a well-established range of practical skills Ravi wanted to design a storage item that would require him to use new machinery and develop new skills. In choosing a drinks trolley that had to match the existing dining room furniture, he would have to learn new skills and techniques using the wood lathe so the legs of the drinks trolley would match those of the dining room table.
Ravi constructed the main frame for the trolley out of pinewood. Using the wood lathe, he carefully matched the design of his trolley's legs to those of the dining room table. He became very confident and proficient using the wood lathe and took time out to instruct others in how to use it correctly. With compartments for wine glasses and bottle storage completed, Ravi then had to carefully match the colour stain to the rest of the furniture in the room. With the addition of complementary chrome fixtures and fittings he produced a piece of furniture that has pride of place in the family home.
Ravi used technological practice to thoroughly research his father's needs and wants, with continual evaluation of his ideas and stakeholder feedback. With the application of his new skills and technological knowledge, Ravi produced a high quality technological solution that successfully met all his father's requirements and constraints.
Ravi has chosen to study NCEA Level 2 Multi-Materials Technology next year and is looking forward to another exciting challenge.
"It is satisfying to see students realise their ideas and produce a unique quality product that is not only well made but has a real purpose and usefulness".
