Storage Device to keep a desk tidy
Materials
Wood
Preferably darker wood, e.g Walnut or Sapele
Thin so it isn't too difficult to shape
metal
stainless steel to support the body and use as legs
can also use aluminium if no steel
Plastics
light so it can be easily moved
Acrylic useful for providing a translucent window for sensitive documents
light and is easily shaped
Form
On floor
On legs
gives more room on the desk
adds an obstacle onto the floor
minimises marks from the base
looks nicer
means it has to be on the floor
On desk
easier to access
takes up space on desk
Cost
must be cost effective and try to minimise waste
Function
To store items that are commonly used by play therapists
toys
Books
Documents
Any other items that they might want to store
To give Play Therapists a storage solution purposely designed for them
Health and safety
Avoid any sharp corners to minimise chances of injuries
make sure the drawers can't fall out onto fingers
make sure the feet aren't sharp anywhere so they don't hurt as much if they get dropped onto a foot
User Requirements
having an appropriate area to have the storage
to be able to use the drawers and if they were to fall out, be able to put them back correctly
Maintenance
galvanise the metal to avoid rusting
easily accessible drawers and other sections
Performance requirements
must have drawers that do not slide to fast or too slow
have enough space for a good amount of items
be able to store extra items that they might want to store there
Aesthetics
modern sleek design that can slot into any room
mainly wood as it looks better than metal and plastic
Dimensions
Wider base than height for stability
need space for different items like toys that take up lots of space
Drawers
drawers for toys, books and paper
box shaped so it can be easily placed in a room in a corner or against a wall