The 2023 Gantt Chart

2023 Gantt Chart is available NOW.

Visual representation of the Design & Technology coursework project timeline

• Fully customizable to fit individual needs
• Pre-shaded timeline for convenience and time-saving
• Pre-loaded design process attributes for immediate use
• Printable for a physical copy of project plan at hand
• Ideal for both teachers and students in Design & Technology

The Gantt Chart template is an efficient and time-saving solution for both teachers and students in Design & Technology.

The pre-shaded timeline and pre-loaded design process attributes make it easy to jump right into the project planning process, saving valuable time and effort. 

The customizable EXCEL feature allows users to adjust the chart to their specific needs, making it a versatile tool for any project. And with the ability to print and have a physical copy at hand, users can stay organized and on track.

The first 5 customers who use the discount code [FirstFIVE2OFF] will receive $2 off the 2022 version of the Gantt Chart. Which ain't too far off from the 2023 version. 

This is a great opportunity for those looking for a convenient and time-saving solution for their project planning needs. So, don't miss out and grab this amazing deal now!

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If you desire a good outcome for your coursework, firstly you should know that you are not alone. You teachers works with you. Next you'll have to

1. start early
2. start well
3. continue confidently
4. end early with a BANG!

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Back to "What can I do? I have not gotten my coursework theme yet."

There is nothing worst than wasting the first three weeks of Term 1 in anticipation for the design theme. You can always START your design journal. From as soon as... NOW.

There are at least three things you can do in advance. 

1) Start thinking about which Target User(s) you wish to engage in your proposed design. So when you begin your exploration into identifying design NEEDS when you get your design theme, zoom immediately into the issues and needs for your target user(s). No beating around the bush. Also

2) start thinking about which Target Location you wish to explore regarding needs & design opportunities for your proposed design. You cannot be looking everywhere on earth for a design need. This is wasting too much time. Just like you zoomed in to the group of target user(s) decide and zoom into ONE location, e.g. PlayGround or HOME, or more specific the KITCHEN, etc. Be very focused. 

There is no need to worry about not covering enough ground to search for design needs or opportunities. If you do it well the specific target user(s) and location you have decided in advance is more than enough. What you need for success is CUT THE BULLSHIT.

And last but not least,

3) Complete your first cut of the Planning and Monitoring Gantt Chart (and here for Part II of the post). Complete your preparation phase with Planned Schedule worked out and recorded. 

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Part I of II: PROJECT SCHEDULE & PRODUCTION SCHEDULE : Using Gantt Charts

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PART A of B - How to Create your Project Schedule

An early note:

Avoid drawing a table and fill in the activities or shade the time lines before you think about the whole design process. List the activities involved, work out the timings and then make quick drafts of them. Later you'll create the Gantt Chart to show your project schedule. Miss this step and you got a useless time-line.

Step 1: Understanding the Design Process

1. Before you start planning, you got to understand the design process. You need to know when to do what, and what to do next. And be able to explain why you plan to do things in a certain sequence.
2. With the  design model in mind, work out your a logical design process model. This forces you to study your own thinking process real hard and make sure you are convinced of the steps involved.
3. There is no need to rush and start creating lines and tables on the A3 paper for the schedule at the moment.

Step 2: Planning the Project Activities and Time

You may start to create your actual Gantt chart once you have thought through the following details:

1. Working on a draft, make a list of activities (or tasks) involved.
2. Refine your activities and sequences so that they make logical sense.
3. Do mental run, and imagine yourself working with your proposed sequence, ask if they make sense.
4. Check the calendar for holidays, exams, and other activities that may distract you from working on the project and note them somewhere.
5. Set an end date. And draft a comfortable time-line to complete by that date. Or a few days ahead.

Step 3: Putting Plan onto Paper

Once you thought through your procedures, worked out your timings, you are ready to draft your very first Project Schedule. Use the Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet if that helps. Its neater too and you can modify it anytime you need to. Otherwise search online for existing Gantt Chart templates. They might be very useful. Otherwise, you could always draw it out.

Notice that I always think through on paper and scribble notes all over the place. That's how I see things and plan. Then execute. Not the other way round.

Step 4: The Project Schedule Gantt Chart

Creating a Project Schedule in the form of a Gantt Chart

(An example of a gantt chart can be found below in Part B)

1. On the left of the Gantt Chart is the column where you fill in the 'scheduled activities'.
2. On the top will be your time-frame. i.e. Term 1 Week 1 to Term 1 Week 10 at one  week interval.
3. Just below our time-frame is where you (a) 'Shade' in your planned start and completion dates (see black shade), and (b) 'Shade' in your actual time spent, for that activity.

The objective for such a schedule is so that you may be able to

1. plan ahead what and when to do, and when to complete, both for individual tasks as well as the last day for completion, and
2. monitor your progress.

Remember to add in the last row where you will monitor your research works throughout the design process. This section will be where you record your research activities throughout the design process. Note: It is not sufficient just to shade the entire row with no written evidence of what you did do for research.

Step 5: Including the Research Component

Research Record: Treat it like a Diary

You may be wondering what or how to record research activities. Treat it like a diary. Just that you only record stuffs you did related to a research work. For example, you went to a furniture mall to check out innovative chair designs. You asked for a broucher to better understand the designer and his idea behind the design. You may record those and note the dates.

If you decided to detour and proceeded to McDonald's for a Sundae after your visit, you don't have to record that.

Reference to the Project Schedule Activities, click HERE.

PART B - How to Create your PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

The way to create your producion plan is very similar to your project plan. The difference is now you are planning your MAKING processes. You should have completed your development process and have all parts and dimensions ready before you start planning to make.

Activities on the left hand colomn, and the top row you have the planned days for the activities.

Very familiar also you will have two types of 'bars'.

The top bar  (heavily shaded) shall be your 'Planned' duration for a particular process.

The bar below represents your 'Actual' duration used to complete that planned process.

 An Example of a Typical Production Schedule (List of Actitities)

1. Material List generation, Submission and Collection of Materials.
2. Markig out of materials according to your working drawings.
3. Drill / Bore all holes, followed by Shaping of the materials according to your planned sequences. i.e. which one first.
4. Post 'Shaping' finishing on all parts. i.e. sanding or filing (+ wet & dry sanding) depending on what materials you work on.
5. For Acrylic: If you have bending or forming in your project, you will need to 'Polish' your edges first.
6. For Acrylic: Bending.
7. For Acrylic: If spray painting is desired, you will spray paint before you assemble.
8. For Acrylic: Dry Assembly and testing. Fine-tune if necessary then proceed to end with Final Assembly.
9. For Wood, either
• (a) Dry Assembly and testing.  Fine-tune if necessary. Followed by finishing (lacquering or spray painting) on individual parts and proceed to end with Final Assembly, or
• (b) Dry Assembly and testing.  Fine-tune if necessary. Final Assembly and end with finishing (lacquering or spray painting) on the whole product.

Conclusion

Making use of this gantt charts like the above, you will be able to work systhematically and monitor your progress.