The Office Weasel

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The Office Weasel

• Designed by APR Consulting Design Firm (Group 5)

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Project Overview

• APR was hired by UMD to perform an analysis of
  efficiency in the MIE office to improve the
  day-to-day functionality.

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Gantt Chart
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Relationship Matrix
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Critical Path Method

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Problem Identification

• Initial research involved the careful observation
  of the MIE office, specifically the
  printing/supply room.
• Conversed with Dr. Pope, who had some major
  concerns with the dots everywhere, and his
  office organization
• Talked with Tracy who suggested we use a file
  organizer she had found

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Possible Options

• Organize Dr. Popes office (layout, shelving)
• Mount shelf in printing room to relieve counter
  space and better organize
• Redesign floor layout/flow, (printers)
• Create down draft table to keep dots contained,
  cost outweighs benefits

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Problem Definition

• After analysis, we found the printing/supply room
  to be very disorganized and inefficient
  specifically with the paper handling accessories.
  
• These included the stapler, paper cutter, tape
  dispenser, scissors, pencils, paper clips, etc.

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Before
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Before
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Cause and Effect (Fishbone)
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Problem Solution / Goals

• Consolidate all paper accessories into one
  inclusive device
• Increases available counter space
• Never lose the stapler or tape again
• Esthetically pleasing
• Solution to the mess of the scattered dots

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Design and Design Process
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Paper Cutter (starting point of design)
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Incorporated Hole Punch Design
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Pull-out Tray to Catch Punch Remnants
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Pull-out Tray to Catch Punch Remnants
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Stapler, Tape Dispenser, and Drawer
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Compartments for Miscellaneous Items
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Full Design
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Recommendations

• When using The Office Weasel terminate usage of
  individual accessories
• Assigning an owner of the printer/supply room to
  keep it clean and tidy

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Questions?