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Statement of intent:outdoor seating for people with chronic fatigue…
Statement of intent:outdoor seating for people with chronic fatigue
Existing solutions
Are there other products which are available which solve a similar product?
Market research, looking at what works and doesn't.
why is existing everyday furniture not working?
Existing product analysis of current outdoor seating.
Questionnaire to sufferers about what is already available and what needs to be put in place.
Photograph how existing products are used and look for oppertunities.
Possible location of use
What limitations does it offer?
Carry out an investigation of influential factors from the location.
what are the different locations?
User requirements
What are the specific needs that need to be included?
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Who is the user?
Meet up with current sufferers and talk to them about there needs and what they are going through. (primary)
Go online and have a look a series of chronic fatigue cases and the effects. (secondary)
form of seating
What are the different forms of outdoor seating?
Examine several existing successful forms of aided seating
Examine several existing successful forms of aided outdoor seating.
Does it have to be a specific shape and have certain characteristic to help aid needs?
Take a form of Primary research such as trying out different chair shapes with someone who is suffering from chronic fatigue.
Materials
What materials are suitable for an outdoor environment?
Investigate what material are sutible for the outdoors by looking at existing materials being used and trying out different finishes.
Aesthetics
Can it still be functional and maintain aesthetic?
Explore different art movements and the aesthetic features and the products they have influenced.
Market research, looking at what existing aesthetics work on these products.