Mini Golf Design Project Overview

  • Project Overview: Acme Golf Company owns six mini golf courses; seeking redesign due to declining sales.

  • Goals of Redesign:

    • Complete overhaul with consistent themes for each course.

    • Attract more customers with new designs and amenities.

  • Design Submission Requirements:

    • Each student must contribute two golf hole designs.

    • Submission must include a registration desk or clubhouse to introduce the theme.

  • Design Constraints:

    • Maximum area for each hole: 25 feet by 20 feet.

    • Elevation allowed up to 2 feet.

    • Minimum pathway width: 36 inches

    • Consistent wall/curb design must flank all holes.

  • Course Layout Requirements:

    • Flow must start and end at the registration desk.

    • Standard features include:

    • Golf cup

    • Tee-off pad

    • Scoring podium

    • 3D modeling must be at full scale.

  • Presentation Elements:

    • Cover page

    • Aerial view

    • Full course rendering

    • Course layout sketch

    • Clubhouse rendering with annotations

    • Two slides for each hole: one rendering, one explanation with details.

  • Team Dynamics:

    • Establish team norms, roles, and responsibilities early.

    • Identify team lead for organization and task management.

    • Develop communication and conflict resolution protocols.

  • Theme Development:

    • Use decision matrix for theme selection; consider colors, shapes, and curves related to the theme.

    • Determine overall course shape and specific hole placements in the design.

  • Registration Desk/Clubhouse Design:

    • Discuss ideas for registration area in coordination with the chosen theme.

  • Collaboration: Constant communication is key to align on team goals and ensure coherent design throughout the project.