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Innovate It - Coggle Diagram
Innovate It
Construction
3d printer
Uses Spaceclaim file converted into .stl file
Laser cutter
Uses illustrator file
Complex and precise designs
Can engrave
Can cut out
CNC Router
Uses an Illustrator file converted into V Carve
Sanding
Trimmer Router
Disk Sander
Flat file
Garnet Paper
Joints
Cross-halving joints
Stable
Finger joints
Screw joints
Jigsaw
Cordless Drill
Pilot
Clearance
Countersink
Function
Lamp
Chair
Shelf
Calendar
Couch side table
Plant pot
Target Audience
Female or Male
Must be appealing to all genders
10 to 60 years old
Must be stable and comfortable
Appreciates simple wood working products
Needs an organized workspace
High quality
No sharp edges
Tightly joined
Clean looking
Uses high quality materials
Price range
Not too expensive - reasonable price with competitor
Willing to pay more than competitor's price for innovative product
Design Opportunities
Need a light source in a dark room
Need a way to efficiently water plants
Need a bed side table
Need a calendar
Need a way to maximize space in small room
Innovation
Efficiency, Safety, Ease of Use
making a product more ergonomic
adding a handle
measuring user's dimensions
Making hinges and moving parts not stiff
Incremental
Making a product multifunctional
Adding a book holder to a lamp
Improving a certain aspect
Adding a shelf to a table
Adding a table to a stool
Materials
Using ABS plastic
Using smart materials
Manufacturing
Using a CNC router instead of cutting each piece
Using laser cutter to engrave designs
Sustainability
Production not harmful to environment
Small Product
Uses less materials
Takes less time
Durable or Reusable
Can be used for a long time
Uses sustainable materials
ex: Bamboo plywood
Color and Aesthetic
Natural Color of Wood
Classic
Simple
Or Shades of Brown
use oil finish
Pastel Colors
Childish
Easy on the eyes
Shades of green
Feels natural
Shape
rounded corners
Circle
Rounded Square
rectangular
Boxes
Cubes
Good for Storage
Sturdy
Biomimicry
Joints and limbs of human
Shaped like an animal
Lamp shaped like a dog
Glasses holder shaped like a pig
Hexagon
Sturdy
can use for storage
Materials
Manufactured Board
Bamboo plywood
Durable
Sustainable
Natural grain
Birch plywood
Easy to paint
strong
Metal
Aluminum
Durable
Light
Malleable
Waterproof
Plastic
ABS Plastic
Variety of colors
Can be 3D printed
Acrylic
Can be laser cut
Variety of colors
Safety
Secure
Tightly joined and won't come apart easily
Rounded Edges
Sanded with disk sander or trimmer router
no sharp edges
Cloth won't get snagged
User won't get splinters
Cost
Similar to the market price
Can be more expensive,
target audience willing
to pay for quality
Ergonomics
Grip size
Handles
easy to pick up
Indirect light
Light not harsh on eyes
