Indoor Eden - created from Mind Map

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Aesthetics

Materials

Manufacturing of table

Environment

Ergonomics

Target Market

Cost

Function

Health & Safety

Social Issues

Manufacturing of plant pots

Natural

Minimalistic

Modern

Professional

Colour of plants and wood should compliment each other

High quality

Should be able to fit into any home i.e. colours should be neutral

Contemporary

Simple

Plastic

Glass

Wood

Acrylic

Indoor Plants

More aesthetically pleasing than plastic

Clear

Waterproof so it doesn't get damaged by water

Hardwood, so it is more durable

Varnish

Oil

Need to research finishes that can be immersed by water

Not in budget, so could use different wood but use a hardwood veneer on top

Seeds

CNC Miller for cutting

Use CAD/CAM for designing

Laser cutter for cutting materials such as plastic

ProDesktop for 3D designs

Saws to cut materials

Sanding

Jigs to hold it in place when building

One-off production

Hack saw

Chop saw

High quality finish

Can be batch because it's a simple design

Might use recyclable wood

Promotes the environment as it contains plants

Photo cells could be used for light

Product should try be recyclable

Use softwood which is less costly and more widely available

No rare wood

MDF hard to recycle

No cables

Uses no electricity

Renewable

Sustainable

Saves energy and money for client

Light weight

Not too tall

Two people should be able to lift and move it

Research about standard sizes of coffee tables

Coffee table height

Aim for height between knees and thighs

People aged 20+

People high-rise flats

People who need storage

Plants can be catered for client

Should be relatively cheap so students can also buy it

Should use cheaper materials

Students and people under the influence of nature tend to perform well with higher accuracy

High profit margin

Table with storage

Promotes sustainability

Improves mental health

Design piece in house

No sharp corners which might hurt someone

Plants shouldn't be harmful

Wood should be sanded so it does not contain splinters

Appropriate drainage on table so water doesn't seep out to floor

Shouldn't cause allergy

Should be cheap so more people can buy it

Being around plants helps people concentrate better in the home and workplace.

An increase in high-rise flats had lead to a decrease of green spaces in homes

Not be exclusive

Buy plants online garden centre

Grow them before placing on table

Plastic or acrylic base where plants go on table so they won't be affected by the wood