With the PDR presentation at Lithionics headquarters looming over the horizon, the team is preparing to ensure a successful presentation. This milestone marks a critical point in the project, where the team’s efforts in concept development and refinement will be evaluated by our client. This week leading up to the PDR has also been full of progress in concept generation and selection, building a stronger foundation for the final product.
Our preparation for the presentation has been strengthened by the invaluable advice and constructive feedback offered by our peers and coaches. Each round of feedback has pushed us to think more critically about how we present our ideas and refine our approaches for these kinds of projects. These insights have helped us address potential gaps early, ensuring a well-developed set of concepts at the PDR presentation.
While preparing for this milestone, the team has continued its process in expanding upon design concepts. The electrical team has developed a clear picture of the internal architecture and functional architecture of the device, and has started a preliminary Bill of Materials. Meanwhile, the mechanical team has been creating sketches for key components of the energy pack, including user interface features, comfort considerations, and heat dissipation strategies. The team will also be seeing firsthand the batteries produced by Lithionics to better visualize the scale and size constraints of this project.
In summary, this week has been full of preparation for the PDR presentation, with some advancements in concept generation. What makes this specific project unique is that instead of funneling toward a single design, our team will be presenting multiple concept options to the client, giving them the ability to select the path that best fits their vision.