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Design · Skill Hub 2 March 2026

Dispenser Body & Design Thinking

Took their raw water dispenser circuits from the previous session and built fully functional, creatively designed enclosures using sheets and design thinking.

VenueSkill Hub
DateMar 2, 2026
Student cutting out sheets to build the body for the automatic water dispenser
Measuring and cutting sheets to transform a raw circuit into a finished product

Overview

After successfully building the automation circuit in Session 07, it was time to turn the electronics into a real product. Students learned how to enclose hardware safely, measure materials, and apply design thinking to make their water dispensers both functional and visually appealing.

Topics

Introduction to Design Thinking (Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test)

Product housing and enclosure design basics

Material fabrication — safe cutting, folding, and gluing

Mounting sensors and pumps securely

Activities

Sketched initial concepts for the dispenser body

Cut and prepared foam/acrylic sheets for the chassis

Mounted the IR sensor on the front panel

Added creative designs, colors, and final aesthetic touches

Photos

Students applying design thinking to their dispenser builds
Collaborating on the mechanical stability and aesthetic design
A completed water dispenser with a custom designed body
The finished product — electronics neatly housed inside

Highlights

  • Bridged the gap between raw electronics and consumer products
  • Students exercised incredible creativity decorating their dispensers
  • Learned the importance of sensor placement and clear lines of sight
  • Every team walked away with a fully housed, working project
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