Spidergram for Criterion A

Moving Internationally

Furniture

Sizing problems, financial problems, complications with moving large furniture

People moving

Young adults

(first time movers)

Adults

Flat Pack Furniture

Couches

Beds

Large Cabinets

Large dining tables

Light, and easy to assemble and disassemble

Light yet Strong Materials for Frame

Douglas Fir

Fir Plywood

most common for structural lumber; ex. lightweight bed frames

affordable, resistance to moisture

Joining techniques for couch frames

Cushion

Attachable

Heavy Duty buttons/ string or ribbon

requires less use of nails/glue, both which make assembling and disassembling more complicated

Metals

Plastic

Wood

Kiln-dried Hardwood

Particleboard

may warp or crack

avoid soft wood like pine; warping and cracking

Stronger, durable yet lighter wood for structural frames

(simple) basic butt joint, mitered butt joint, half lap joint

(more complex) through dovetail joint, tongue and groove joint

most complex, yet does require nails or fasteners- Japanese wood joinery technique

strong, yet complex

simple, yet not as strong