Garden light_1

Garden light_1

1. Performance Requirments

   • safety
     • sharp edges
     • splinters
     • trapping of body parts
     • stabability
     • weight
   • powering
     • battery, 12 volts
     • mains 12 volt transformer
   • How does it genrally light the table
     • Does the user want the ability to focus light
   • Easily installed

2. Sustainability

   • Use the same plastics for multiple tasks
   • Use local suppliers
   • Have the ability to be maintained by the consumer
   • Maximise the usage of materials and reduce waste
   • Must not break easily when dropped, shatter resistant

3. User Requirments

   • How will it light the specified area
     • LED's
       • Does the user want bright light
         • Lighting level?
           • Adjustable?
     • Candle
     • Ability to focus?
     • Fluorescent
     • Incandescent
     • Energy Saving
     • Hallogen
   • How will it be powered?
     • Solar
       • How to get the energy under the canopy of the umbrella
     • Battery
     • Maximum of 12 Volts
     • Current rating and wattage
   • How will it be turned on/off
     • Sound
     • Switch
     • touch
     • Motion
       • PIR
   • How to attach to umbrella?
     • releasing it, quick release?
     • Spring loaded clamp?
     • G camp?

4. Function

   • Primary functions
     • Light genral area of an outside garden table.
     • Easily fix and stay on the umbrella
       • adaptable clamp for different umbrella's post diamiters
   • Secondary functions
     • Insect reppelant
     • Compact, easy to transport
     • Energy source
       • Energy storage

5. Materials and Components

   • Withstand weathering
     • Waterproof?
     • Frost
     • Rust
   • Toughness incase of falling or dropping
   • cost?
   • availability?
   • standard components
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   • elictrical components

6. Form

   • what size should it be?
   • Colour?
     • Target market
       • Adults
       • Gender
   • What shape should it be?
   • What will inspire its appearance
     • nature
     • man made
     • nature
   • Texture ?
     • Grip areas?
     • Aesthetically pleasing