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Design Proposal - Extendable Nightstand (Aesthetics (Color Themes (Plain…
Design Proposal - Extendable Nightstand
Material
What materials could be used?
Woods?
Softwoods
Pine
Douglas fir
Cedar
Spruce
Juniper
Hardwoods
Mahogany
Teak
Ebony
Oak
Beech
Cherry
Maple
Birch
Plastics?
Acrylic
Polycarbonate
Polypropylene
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
PET
ABS
Composites?
MDF?
Plywood?
Wood-Plastic Composite
Glass?
Manufacturing Techniques?
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
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
Reliable materials?
Trustworthy material supplier
Hardwoods
Strong
Durable
expensive
not environmentally friendly
Nice Grain Pattern
Softwoods
Cheap
Environmentally friendly
Not as durable
Nice Grain pattern
Plastics
Not environmentally friendly
cheap
Durable
no grain pattern / natural finish
Composites
Environmentally friendly
Cheap
no natural finish
Not too strong
$100-400 total cost
One off product
Customised as per client requirements
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?
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?