Study Desk

Study Desk

Manufacture
1. Processes
2. CAD
  1. Programs
    1. 2D Design
    2. AutoCAD
    3. SolidWorks
    4. ProDesktop
  2. Accurate
  3. Good for modelling design
3. CAM
  1. Laser Cutter
    1. Fast
    2. Accurate
    3. Can import designs from 2D Design
Material
1. Wood
  1. Softwoods
    1. Pine
    2. Birch
  2. Hardwoods
    1. Oak
    2. Mahogany
2. Plastics
  1. PVC
  2. Nylon
  3. Polypropylene
3. Man-made boards
  1. MDF
  2. Chipboard
  3. Plywood
  4. Blockboard
Anthropometrics
1. Able to fit chairs underneath
2. 5th/50th/95th percentiles
3. Height/width of desk
Health/Safety
1. Durability
  1. Lasts a long time
2. Stability
  1. Strong
  2. Secure Joints
    1. Unit doesn't fall apart
3. Blunted sharp edges/corners
  1. Prevents injuries
4. Quality
  1. Low Quality = Low Cost
  2. High Quality = High Cost
5. Manufacture
  1. Electrical safety
  2. Avoid finger traps
Function(s)
1. Multi-purpose
  1. Storage of leisure activities
    1. Collections
      1. Figurines
      2. Components of a game e.g. chess pieces
    2. Board Games
      1. Monopoly
      2. Cluedo
    3. Sewing/Knitting
  2. Work
    1. Paperwork/ Books
2. Easy to use
3. Space efficient
Issues
1. Social
  1. Gender neutral
  2. Non-offensive
2. Environmental
  1. Minimal material wastage during making
  2. Sustainability
    1. 6 R's
Aesthetics
1. Looks pleasing
2. Colour
3. Texture
4. Shape
5. Type of wood (grain)
Scale of Production
1. One-off
2. Batch
Ergonomics
1. Size
  1. Medium
    1. Does not take up too much space in a room
    2. Not obstructive
2. Weight
  1. Light enough to be carried
  2. Strong/Heavy enough for stablility
Aesthetics
1. Colour
  1. Neutral
    1. Both genders can use it
    2. Appeals to wider audience
2. Shape
  1. Structure of legs
    1. Provides stability and strength
3. Inspiration
  1. Style
    1. Art Deco
    2. Bauhaus
    3. Cubism
    4. Minimalism
    5. Modernism
    6. Influences from current designers
4. Finish used
  1. Self-finish
    1. Polish
    2. Wax
    3. Varnish
    4. Sanded
  2. No toxic finishes
Cost
1. Profitable
  1. Material cost
  2. One-off production
  3. Manufacture Cost
2. Affordable
  1. Low Quality = Low Cost
  2. High Quality = High Cost
  3. Can be purchased by many
Target Market
1. Students/ Professionals
  1. Accommodation with little space
    1. Student Accommodation
    2. Council housing
    3. Small flats

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