Garden sun lounger

Garden sun lounger

1. Processes & Manufacture

   • I am going to draw out my design.
   • Joining method
     • Butt joint
     • Housing joint
     • Box joint
     • Dovetail joint
     • Mortise and tenon joint
   • Solid works
     • 3D sketches
   • Hand and machine tools
     • One - off production
     • The cost of manufacture must be kept as low as possible.
     • Tools must be easy to get hold of to make the process of manufacture more efficient making the process less consuming and reducing time wastage.
   • Routering
   • Drilling
   • Painting
   • Sanding
   • Jigsaw
   • Band saw
   • Hegner saw
   • Using a jig: makes the process less time consuming as well as more accurate.

2. Research

   • I would need to do research more product information to see what material is best to use to make the lounger more effective and suitable for outdoor use.
     • I would carry out my research by contacting a consumer or go into store to see what materials are commonly use for loungers. I could also to this by looking at online websites/stores to find out additional information.

3. Existing products

   • Most sun loungers are made from wood, formed plastic or metal.
     • WOOD: Visually, wood looks aesthetically pleasing, comfortable and often lasts a long time. However, it is more expensive to use wood compared to plastic and metal.
       • FINISHES; Wood loungers could be improved if it was woven in resin, this process would make the lounger weather resistant which means less damage and maintains its natural colour.
         • Oil finish
         • Varnish
         • Water based finishes
         • French polish
       • Hardwood
         • Oak
         • Beech
         • Mahogony
         • Elm
     • PLASTIC: Formed plastics are cheap, often very lightweight making it easy to store and is low maintenance. Although compared to wood, it isn't as pleasing visually as well as not being as strong.
     • METAL: Metal is strong, cheaper to use and low maintenance. However, people often find that sitting on metal chairs can be very uncomfortable and not very relaxing.
       • Would have to buy cushions etc to mkae it comfier.
   • Most sun loungers can be folded up making it easy to store when not in use.

4. Costs

   • For this project, I would need to consider the cost of materials and processes, making sure that it is within my set budget.
     • To make sure i work within a budget, I would research the cost of materials through online websites.
       • Cost will also depends on how much wood I will need.
       • Cost of different types of wood.
   • The cost of the finished product must be priced effectively so that it matches the quality and use of the product.

5. Sizes

   • With sizes, I would need to consider how big it would have to be to fit it into a small garden space as well as it being a suitable size for all clients.
     • ERGONOMIC: The lounger can be foldable meaning that it will be easy to store in a small area. This will be suitable for a small garden space as the lounger won't be in the way when not in use.
       • Portable
       • Easy to move
       • Lightweight
     • ANTHROPOMETRICS: I can find out common sizes by looking at anthroprometric percentiles data. This will help me gather more information on what size the lounger would be to make it suitable for all clients.

6. User /client

   • The user will use the product in their garden, balconies or for any outdoor spaces.
   • The client would want a product that is comfortable, strong and effective.
     • Affordable
     • Weather resistant
     • A product that lasts a long period of time
   • Because this design is aimed at clients who have had experiences with a small garden area, their need would be a product which they can relax on as well as being able to do garden activities such as gardening. If they have a small garden area, it is unlikely that they'd be able to grow plants and flowers, however this product will allow them to do so.
   • Client would want something that is appealing and good quality.
   • Product must be easy for client to understand

7. Function

   • The product would need to be collapsible to create more space when not in use.
     • To increase comfort for clients, the product could have aspects that are adjustable. adjustable.
   • The product must be easy to put together as well as to put it away. Keep it simple, e.g slats that can be slotted back in and out.

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