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- - - - The budget for this product is relatively low as, in addition to being simple and functional, it is designed and made to cheaper and more affordable than many of its designer counterparts. As well as this, the main material used is steel coated by an epoxy/polyester powder coating- cheaper than other materials of methods of material protection (such as the use of stainless steel).
    - - While it may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the other coffee table, this product could be considered good-looking in its modern design and simplicity. It is clean and makes use of pure geometric forms and materials so as to provide its aesthetic qualities.
    - - Both the main materials used (tempered glass and powder coated steel) can be recycled and reused as well as being longer lasting materials. This makes the material choices practical and, while the metal is not a sustainable material choice, reusable and recyclable.
    - - It is functional in that it provides a suitable surface to place items on and is at an appropriate height to accommodate this. Its functionality is further extended by the circular support for the legs being able to be used as a secondary surface for items.
    - - This product fits its required function/ purpose well in that it provides a flat, level surface to place items on and is made to an appropriate height to accommodate this. In addition to the tempered glass surface, the circular support for the legs below could double up as a secondary surface to use which serves to extend its functionality and gives the product more purpose.
    - - This design is a bit more standard and contains more common features and ideas than the other coffee table but is still innovative none the less. The design utilises the conventional 4 legged structure but has circular surfaces giving it an overall cylindrical shape as opposed to the common cuboid shapes often seen (such as in the other coffee table).
    - - The tempered glass surface can be recycled and due to the properties of tempered glass, it is likely to last and remain in a better condition/appearance for longer. The steel used for the rest of the product is powder coated so it will be protected and so should also last longer as a result. Both the powder coating and the steel it coats can be recycled once separated.
    - - In respect to the aesthetics of the product, it is the worse of the two as it is simple and boring, yet still not bad to look at- just the lesser of the two options. However, it is considerably more affordable than the other as well as being more practical to move around to where it's needed (important due to the layout of the room it would be used in) or to clean around (e.g- hoover under).
- - - - Being a luxury designer product, the budget is naturally much higher than an unbranded or less well known product/designer would be. Additionally, the table is made from stainless steel (which is a fairly expensive material to use due to the large amount of chromium required) of which quite a lot is used in the design. That and it retails at £1745.
    - - Looks very unique and modern, utilising pure geometric shapes and modern materials- stainless steel and glass. Modern contemporary style. The stainless steel has a light bronzed finish to add to its appearance.
    - - The glass surface is recyclable and reusable making it a sustainable choice as well as being aesthetically pleasing to use. Despite being an unsustainable material, stainless steel is 100% recyclable and reusable, making it a suitable material to use, in addition to being practical in its longevity.
    - - The product is functional in that it provides a suitable surface to place items upon and is made to appropriate dimensions so as to accommodate for this. Outside of this, the table has little function than to serve as interior decoration and so by adding additional surfaces or perhaps storage areas (etc.) its functionality could be extended.
    - - This design fits its purpose/ function well in that it provides a flat, level surface to place items on and is built to an appropriate size to account for this purpose. Although not necessary, it could be made more functional by adding more features to it to extend its purpose and functionality.
    - - Quite a unique and unusual design as it neither follows the conventional 4 legs or solid cuboid build often seen in coffee tables and similar products, instead using a layered structure giving it a spring-like appearance.
    - - Both glass and stainless steel are recyclable materials and so can be remade into new products. Stainless steel can even be separated into its individual alloys which then have the opportunity to made into new alloys or be kept separate and used individually.
    - - Of the two, this one is far more aesthetically pleasing but its increased price makes it not very affordable and would receive little use as a result out of fear of damage to it. Its greater size and weight would make it harder to move around the room (necessary due to the layout of the room) and clean under/ around, making it impractical.