Design Proposal - Extendable Nightstand
Material
What materials could be used?
Manufacturing Techniques?
Woods?
Plastics?
Composites?
MDF?
Plywood?
Wood-Plastic Composite
Acrylic
Polycarbonate
Polypropylene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
PET
ABS
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Mahogany
Teak
Ebony
Oak
Beech
Cherry
Maple
Pine
Douglas fir
Cedar
Spruce
Birch
Juniper
Joints?
Comb Joints?
Dovetail Joints?
Dowell Joints?
Mortise and Tenon Joints?
Laser Cutting?
Sawing?
Sanding?
Milling?
CNC
Safety
Risks?
Sharp Corners?
Not sanded properly?
Wood Chipping?
Nails Portruding?
Unsafe Joints?
Possible ways to reduce risks?
Minimising usage of nails / Sharp objects?
Rounded edges?
Fine sanding?
Sustainability
Materials with the least impact on the environment?
Composites
Recycled / Reused woods
Recycled / Reused metals
Glass
Glass?
Increasing Sustainability of the product
Sourcing Recyclable materials?
Using recycles materials?
All material is put to use?
Multifunctionality
Efficient use of materials?
Function
How will it carry out its intended task?
Extensible parts?
Pull out parts?
Space saving design?
Efficient use of spacing
Satisfying customer needs?
Lightweight?
Transportable?
Cost Efficient?
Space economising
Durability?
Long Lasting?
Withstand pressure?
Withstand weathering?
Strong Joints?
Cost
Balance between quality and cost
Cheap yet durable materials
Hardwoods
Reliable materials?
Trustworthy material supplier
Strong
Durable
expensive
not environmentally friendly
Softwoods
Cheap
Environmentally friendly
Not as durable
Nice Grain pattern
Nice Grain Pattern
Plastics
Not environmentally friendly
cheap
Durable
no grain pattern / natural finish
Composites
Environmentally friendly
Cheap
no natural finish
Not too strong
My Client: Mikael Kayrouz
Age: 19
Needs
Product enabling him to have a greater
workspace in his studio apartment
A space saving / possibly extensible work surface
Storage unit
A design that fits in with the surroundings
Preferences
Customised product
Compact
A place to charge his devices / store smaller objects
Aesthetics
Folds out to provide a larger workspace?
$100-400 total cost
One off product
Customised as per client requirements
Fits in with surroundings?
Matte Finish?
Glossy Finish?
tinted wood?
Accessories?
Charging ports?
Jewellery / Watch / smaller objects storage space?
Color Themes
Plain White?
Black and white?
Red and Black?
White and Blue?