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Interlocking Coffee Table (Materials and Components (Finishes (Spray paint…
Interlocking Coffee Table
Form and Appearance
Shape
Hexagon
Square
Triangle
Ease of access
Sliding doors
Magnetic hinges
Revolving table (similar to drawing tables)
compartments
Aesthetics/ theme
Mosaic
Colour scheme
White and gold
Pastel colours
Dark colours
Anything specific that may interest my client
The theme and colours used must compliment the surrounding environment
Beehive related design
Islamic geometric patterns
No sharp edges
Enough depth to store game pieces
Ask client what games they want to store and find measurements
The table must be manufactured using the ergonomic needs of my client
User Requirements
Maximisation of space
Portable
Lightweight
An easy and efficient way to store game pieces to ensure that they do not go missing
Very important that the game pieces of different games do not become mixed
Labeled section maybe
Must be easy to clean
Sustainability
Ease of maintenance
To ensure good quality
Use appropriate techniques
Use durable, high quality materials
Use recyclable materials as frequent as possible
Materials and Components
Lightweight materials
Wood
Softwoods
White pine
Cedar
Spruce
Redwood
Douglas fir
Hardwoods
Maple
Ash
Balsa
Durable
Glass
Finishes
Spray paint
Varnish
Shellac
Wax
Glossy
Matt
Lacquer
Acrylic plastic
Chalkboard paint
Must be made of materials that are easy to repair
Few tools required
Readily accessible materials
Materials and finishes used must be able to resist the effects of hot and cold drinks as well as food
Function
For the surface finish to withstand the effects of spills
To withstand hot drinks
Lightweight
Stable and secure
Interlocking
Maximisation of space
These smaller tables can also act as storage units for other games
Alllows for easy storage
These smaller tables can be turned into a game board
Small interlocking tables that can be assembled into a larger coffee table
Health and Safety
No sharp edges
Non toxic materials or finishes
No nickel
Risk assessment
The table must be able to support some weight
if glass is used it must be shatter resistant glass
Stability
Wide base
Uniform shape
Horizontal supports
Performance requirements
Maximisation of space
Easy to move
The tables should be able to withstand spills - from cold `and hot drinks
The table should be able to support the weight of different board games as well as coffee
The table should be able to transform into a board game
