space saver

space saver

1. Aestetics

   • finish
     • colour?
     • any pattern?
     • varnish
   • what shape?
     • modern?
       • curves
       • straight edges

2. Cost

   • cheap for students to afford
     • whats a students budget
   • how much will it cost to manufacture?
   • how much do the materials cost?
     • cheap materials?

3. Consumer

   • students
     • what do they want?
       • to socialize?
         • have friends over
       • to study?
         • need a desk
         • need room for books
     • at uni
     • at sixth form/collage
     • at school

4. Environment

   • students room
     • what is the average size of a students bedroom
     • what colour will it need to be to fit into the environment
     • how much space do the students need in there rooms

5. safety

   • support weight
     • when changed function
   • sharp edges?
   • how will it fit together so that it can change function with out falling apart

6. size

   • small enough to fit into a small bedroom
   • what height does a desk need to be

7. function

   • does follow the clients requriments
   • multi-functioning
   • will it have storage compartments
     • draws
     • doors
   • does it hold a lot of weight

8. Materials

   • what materials are used on desks?
     • body
       • Mahogany
         • expensive
         • finishes well
       • plywood with veneer?
         • cost effective
     • storage compartmrents?
       • polypropylene handles
       • stainless steel joints
         • hinges?
     • legs
       • stainless steel
         • expensive
       • polypropylene
         • impact resistant

9. Manufacture

   • Nuts and bolts
     • can be used for flat pack furniture
   • Adhesives
     • permanent joint

10. Sustainabilty

    • recyclable?
    • reuse?
      • what will it be used for after the student has left education
    • life span of the product
      • needs to last a long time
    • life cycle?
    • durable