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Multipurpose light product design - Coggle Diagram
Multipurpose light product design
Functions (purpose)
Serve more than one purpose
Convey meaning through the Maori designs
Meet an opportunity/need in the community
Materials
Aluminium Alloys
Pros
Very flexible/durable
Lightweight and easily transportable
Easily accessible
Cons
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Environmental impact
Production of aluminium requires
large amounts of energy and resources
Can inhibit marine animals from regulating
salt concentrations
May clog gills
Timber
Pros
Has roots in Maori tradition (follows
client's desired aesthetic
Suitable material for carving patterns
Cons
If not treated, wood can be damaged
due to weather exposure (eg. heat/rain
/hail/wind/UV light)
Some wood may not be sustainably
harvested
Environmental impact
to reduce the impact the wood
aspect of this design will have,
the wood needs to be sourced via
a sustainable method
Aesthetics
Maori patterns (kowhaiwhai)
are to be engraved on the
outside of the product
These patterns would preferably be
specific to Auckland's history
Colours
The client wants to keep the natural
colour of the wood as the most
prominent aspect of product
This will be contrasted against the
thin aluminium trim/frame supporting the structure
Brief Specifications
Can be used year round
Have more than one purpose
Serve a need or opportunity in the
community
Manufactured in a sustainable way