Design Brief

Design Brief

1. Form

   • Curved edges to reduce sharpness? – safety
   • Stability
     • Large base?
       • Base Wider than height
     • Flat base?
   • Aesthetically Pleasing
     • Irregular shape?
     • Vibrant Color?
     • Neutral Color?

2. Function

   • Hold dog treats in compartment that's hard to access for dogs?
   • Organise different foods?
   • Keep all the toys in one place?
   • Keep all the treats in one area?
   • Holds 2 different leash without being chewed up?

3. Performance Requirements

   • Resist Corrosion?
     • Made of Aluminum?
     • Made of plastic?
   • Resist water for surround area of water bowl?
     • Varnish?
   • Hold 2 leashes?
   • Hold various sizes of dog toys?
   • Hold dog treats as well as dog food?
     • In serperate compartment?
   • Be able for dog to lie down in the bed?

4. Sustainability

   • Made from recyclable materials?
   • Can materials be recycled?
   • Made from a small amount of materials?
   • Can it be flat packed? – to save fuel from importing/exporting/transporting processes
   • Wood from sustainable forest?

5. User Requirements

   • Easy to move? – convenience for cleaning
     • Lightweight?
     • Handles?
       • PVA glued on?
       • On the sides?
       • On the top?
       • Jointed on?
         • Nuts and bolts?
         • Screws?
         • Rivets?
         • Welding?
       • Epoxy resin?
     • Wheels on the bottom?
     • Slippery base? (plastic?)
     • Chipboard?
   • Can it hold multiple dog objects?
     • Hold 4 or more toys?
     • Hold 2 different types of dog food?
     • Hold Dog treats?
     • Hold 2 leashes?
     • Hold water bowl?
   • Accesibility
     • Big enough opening for dog to exit/enter?
     • Low enough for dog to drink out of the bowl?
     • Food hard for dog to reach?

6. Material and Components

   • Basic Material used?
     • Metal?
       • Non-ferrous Metals?
         • Steel?
       • Ferrous Metals?
         • Aluminum?
     • Plastics?
       • Thermoplastic?
         • Acrylic?
       • Thermosetting plastic?
         • Epoxy resin?
     • Wood?
       • Hardwood?
         • Oak?
       • Softwood?
         • Pinewood
       • Manufactured boards
         • Chipoboard
         • Plywood
         • MDF
   • Properties of Materials?
     • Lightweight?
     • Durable?