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?