Securing or Storing personal possessions
Research
Existing products?
What do I need to find out for specifications
Size
What is being stored?
Space required for it?
General sizes
Height, Width, Length
Aesthetics
Colour
texture
How could the design be modified to meet the needs of end user?
Customer
Who will use the product?
What are the ergonomics or anthropometrics needed to meet customer demands?
Cost
What is the price of the product?
How expensive will it be to make?
How will the design of the product effect the end cost?
Impact on others
Environmental
Can it be recycled?
Sustainably sourced materials
Safety
What features of the design could be used to protect the user?
Will the product meet safety standards?
Function
What will it be used for?
Is the design Multifunctional?
How well does the product perform the function?
Materials and manufacture
What materials will be used?
What are the properties of the chosen material?