DT - Problem Analysis

DT - Problem Analysis

1. Sustainability

   • The wood must not chip or easily break
     • All wood must be FSC Certified.
   • The light should not fuse quickly
   • Materials must be environmentally friendly
     • When the product is not in use, the table should be easily dismantled and componenets should be easily recycled
       • The wood could be a softwood. Softwoods grow quicker and therefore replenish the trees cut down quicker.

2. Safety

   • All corners must be rounded off - no sharp edges.
   • Must be easily cleaned without the use of excessive chemicals
   • All electrical wiring must be insulated
   • Switch must be insulated to prevent electric shock
   • There will be no small removable parts that could be swallowed.

3. User Requirement

   • Each product must be made to the preference of the client
     • i.e. the colour of the light
     • Should give a mood of tranquility
       • to agree with specification
     • Easy to use - accessible
       • The items stored within the storage space should be efficiently taken out and put back in.
     • Must be visually attractive

4. Performance Requirements

   • Light must emit from the centre of the table to evenly illuminate the space around the product and must not fuse very quickly.
   • Light should run on batteries that are easy to find and cheap to purchase
   • Light should be working for at least a period of 6 months
   • Stability. Product should be firm and strong

5. Function

   • Table be able to hold a weight of 300N acting on its face.
   • Should be storage space for small light items
   • To emit light that gives a presence of tranquility in an evenly fashion
     • to agree with specification

6. Research

   • Internet
   • Furniture shops
     • eg: dfs,currys

7. Finish

   • As the table will be made from wood, there are chances of people getting splinters.
     • To reduce the risk of splinters, the table will be sanded and the corners will be rounded off.

8. Form/Size

   • The table will be a coffee table and will have the dimensions of 800:400:400mm. This coffee table can be easily transported around the house.

9. Materials

   • All materials obtained will be from second hand sources.
     • eg. school workshop, home.

10. Market

    • The target market for this audience is anybody that has a busy lifestyle and needs to calm down at the end of the day.

11. Scale of Production and Cost

    • Cost limited
      • The total cos of this product should be kept at a minimum or not too high because the product will be constructed at the school workshop and should be under the budget of £50