storage

storage

1. sustainability

   • it shall be made out of a recyclable material
     • MDF
       • widely recyclable, and scraps can be reused
       • moisture absorption
         • wax finish
         • varnished
         • painted
         • laminated
     • plastic
       • strong-minimal damage to product
   • smooth finsih
     • easily cleaned
   • durable
   • durable hinges

2. performance requirements

   • securety
     • able to hold items securely
     • locking system
       • child safety
       • discrete/hidden locking system
   • easy access
     • curvilinear handles for easy opening and easy contact
     • handles
       • possible downside
         • push contact drawers
           • blends in more discretely
       • may break or wear

3. form

   • fluid design
     • curvaceous
     • must fit in with surrounding environmant
   • no sharp edges
     • safety
     • curvaceous
   • if in a themed area must blend in
   • aesthetically pleasing
     • shape and colour must blend with surroundings
     • plastic is available in a wide range in colours
     • wood can be dip coated or can be finished so it has a natural colour

4. user requirements

   • look nice but preform the requirements correctly and efficiently
   • ample storing space
     • internal storage compartments
     • must have a certain volume capacity
   • decorative and subtlely blending into surroundings
   • sit neatly and levelly on desk or wherever it may be stored

5. materials and components

   • wood
     • if used in a bathroom or anywhere else that will accumulate moisture must be varnished or have some kind of protection on it
     • natural
       • decorative
         • natural finish or laminated
       • soft wood
         • relatively cheap
         • grown quickly-easily found
         • low-density, yet strong
       • hard wood
         • very strong (long time to grow-grains closer together)
         • very decorative e.g. mahogany
     • man-made
       • MDF
         • many different forms can be achieved. easy to work with. recyclable
         • lacker varnish wax
       • plywood
         • universally strong
         • flexible
       • hardboard
         • good tensile strength
   • plastic
     • thermosetting
       • wont be in and environment were it will be in very high temperatures
     • thermoplastic
       • reusable
   • metal
     • aluminium
       • light strong

6. function

   • able to discretely, safetly and successfully store valuable items
   • decorative furniture piece