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Multi-Functional outdoor furniture: Seat and Table (Finish (Paint,…
Multi-Functional outdoor furniture:
Seat and Table
Aesthetics
Aims
Stand out from existing products
Attract consumers
Be a product influence
Style
Modern
Nature based
Contemporary
Cost
Buying
Materials
Recycled?
Use less materials (Scale down product)
Use waste materials from other products
Selling
How much is a consumer willing to pay?
Income of customer
Can aid pricing strategy
Comparison to pre-existing products
Consumer
Surveys carried out
Who will buy the product?
Find out more consumer information
Garden Lover
Feedback
Income
Effect on selling price
Market discrimination
Higher prices for different reasons
Environment
Manufacturing
Reduce negative impact such as fumes released (potential USP)
Materials
Reused
Recycled
Attempt to reduce any waste
Eco-Friendly
Safety
UK Safety Criteria
Secure features
Smooth edges
Chocking hazards
BSI Standards
Machinery
Use safely
Reduce injury chance
Size
Survey
Suitable product sizes
Garden sizes
Other product sizes
Scale down
Prototypes
Chairs
H96xW123xD65cm
H87xL122xD58cm
Table
L175xD110xH75cm
L140xD90xH73cm
Function
Chair/Bench
Table
Possibilities
Plant pot
Cup holder
BBQ
Cooler
Material
Natural
Hardwood
Softwood
Manmade
MDF
Plywood
Chipboard
Plastic
HIPS
ABS
LDPE
HDPE
Acrylic
Is the material durable?
Does the material have good interior structure?
Ergonomics
Interaction
Strength
Posture
User
Reach
Clearance
Does the multifunctional aspect work alongside the ergonomics?
Grip
Ease
Anthropometrics
Measurements
Leg length
Knee height
Arm reach
Back/Spine
Problems?
Structure
Ease to use other feature
Can it withstand weather conditions?
Outdoors
Waterproof
Is the materials durable
Is the product easy to maintain and care for?
Does the product needs any treatment/
Testing
Prototypes
Improve from models
Component trials
Permanent
Semi-permanent
Materials
Substitutes?
Properties
Testing the multi-functional aspect
Works?
Improvements
Manufacturing
Machinery
Laser cutter
Sanding machine
3D printer
Saw
By hand
Painting
Joining
Sanding
Sawing
Varnishing
Finish
Paint
Varnish
Stain
Wax
Oil
Are they suitable for outdoors?
Is it easy for a consumer to 'touch up'?
Improve aesthetics?
Quality
Does the finish make the product look high-end?
Does the finish improve material quality (durability)?
Is it worth getting high-quality materials?
Extended lifetime
Easier to work with
Brand identity
Product value increase
Existing products
Gap found in market
Multi-functional table and chair
Niche market for a multi-functional chair/table
Product lifecycle
Is the product suitable for the consumer?
Can the product be recycled after use?
Maintenance
Easy to apply finishes?
Easy to clean and care for?
How easy are the materials to separate to be disposed of?
The 6 R’s
Reduce
Reuse
Rethink
Recycle
Replace
Refuse
Jointing methods
Joints
Dovetail
Finger
Comb Joints
Mortise and Tenon Joint
Hinge
Nuts and Bolts