McDonald's Happy Meal Toy (Minion)
Define a Problem
Generate Concepts
Some of the existing McDonald's toys are based off of upcoming movies, t.v. shows or they could be completely separate. There are existing toys such as minions from Despicable Me 2(see figure 1), Pokémon(see figure 2) and My Little Pony(see figure 3).
Logo Usage:
In order to use a companies logo there are certain standards that you must follow in order to use it properly. Placement, size and quality are all standards that you must adhere to when using another companies logo. The placement of the logo is important so that the logo is clearly visible. The size of the logo is important because it can't be too small or else it can't be seen. If the standards for using logos aren't followed than the rights to a certain logo may be revoked.
In order to use a companies logo there are certain standards that you must follow in order to use it properly. Placement, size and quality are all standards that you must adhere to when using another companies logo. The placement of the logo is important so that the logo is clearly visible. The size of the logo is important because it can't be too small or else it can't be seen. If the standards for using logos aren't followed than the rights to a certain logo may be revoked.
The U.S. Consumer Safety Commissions Consumer Safety Regulations have set certain regulations for what is allowed to be on a child's toy. After researching the regulations we found these regulations:
1. No toxic material
2. No latex balloons without a warning
3. No lead paint
4. No sharp edges or points
5. Put age labels on the toy
(http://www.cpsc.gov/)
1. No toxic material
2. No latex balloons without a warning
3. No lead paint
4. No sharp edges or points
5. Put age labels on the toy
(http://www.cpsc.gov/)
Develop a Solution
Construct and Test Prototype
Evaluate Solution
For our minion it took us a while to figure everything out and to get started. One of the main problems, for me at least, was I struggled with making the body at first because I kept over-thinking it and telling myself that it isn't as easy and making a cylinder and filleting the top. Another issue that we had was the banana. The original banana that Courtnee built was 11 inches long and we didn't realize that until we were in and assembly file assembling the minion. Our Inventor skills helped us because we have a wide range of skills due to all the packets that we've completed over the course of the semester. When one way of approaching a particular part didn't work, we were able to approach that part in a different way with different skills. Courtnee and I worked well together as a team and we were able to carry or own weight and both contribute to the project enough that neither one of us did all of the work.
If I could change anything about my minion, I would change the banana to make it look more realistic because I think that it would just simply look better. I would also change the size if our minion because it was really awkward working with such small numbers.
If I could change anything about my minion, I would change the banana to make it look more realistic because I think that it would just simply look better. I would also change the size if our minion because it was really awkward working with such small numbers.