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Even better, how about a child's 'balance' bike? They're really 'now' so you will look modern and forward-thinking. Check out the 'puky' and 'likeabike' designs, improve on them it some how - talk to some parents whose kids use them - what do they like/not like? Research is really important in course work, right? For instance, making it have an-easily installable/removable BB/crank for when the kid's ready to move on to pedalling, or something new like making it grow- really grow - with the child so parents don't have to buy new bikes every few years. This will endear you to teachers as they will think you are really addressing your 'market' and what adults worry about like money, safety etc etc. Make it really really nicely finished (enamel or 2 pack? Or polished and clearcoated might be dope) and obviously, obviously, make sure you make a gazillion drawings of the design 'taking shape' in your books, failed models out of card and stuff, research, interviews, photos, all that jazz.
Don't bother trying to make a real bike yet.
Best of luck mate.