Sunday 18 August 2013

Notes to be taken for ADMT Team Furniture Design Journal

1. NAMES
of group members
indicate who is the team leader
2. TASK LIST
tasks completed by each member
indicate individual contribution
3. PROBLEM STATEMENT
WHAT you are designing
WHERE is the exact location
WHO are you designing it for
WHAT are the criteria for your design
list down at least 3, e.g.
a. interview findings
b. ergonomics considerations c. target audience needs
d. site specific considerations

etc.
WHAT?
Re-design the outdoor swings
WHERE?
at Kranji Countryside, Bollywood Veggies
WHO?
to allow for 4 children (at a time),
to take a breather in between farm tours.

CRITERIA?
The swing should
(interview findings)
- provide adequate shelter from the sun at mid-day, - be made of material that is a good insulator of heat
(ergonomics considerations)
- allow for sufficient leg room upon swinging action - comfortable & safe
(site specific considerations)
- blend in the nature theme of the farm
example PROBLEM STATEMENT
4. THE BIG IDEA
MINDMAP of ‘Furniture Design:Essential Questions’
What is furniture?
What is not furniture?
Using 5W 1H,
formulate 10 questions
you should ask yourself - to design unique / good / useful furniture

SUM UP your definition of what a furniture is
5. THE CHALLENGE
MINDMAP of ‘Furniture Design:Identifying Challenges’
Take pictures/ videos of different uses/ functions of an outdoor furniture
6. THE INTERVIEW
Generate 8-10 questions to
- understand the target users - how furniture is being used - etc.

Upload your interview
Transcribe your interview in your journal
7. UNDERSTANDING ERGONOMICS
What is ergonomics?
What are the 5 aspects of ergonomics?
How did you consider/apply the 5 aspects of ergonomics in your design development?
8. IDEA GENERATION
Generate ideas based on shape borrowing exercise Minimum 2 sheets of paper filled with exploration of ideas
Select a design for further development
Do more detailed sketches on the selected design
example exploration of ideas IDEA GENERATION
example FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
9. IDEA FOCUSING
i. PRODUCT ANALYSIS
Create a PMI Table
Photo of existing furniture
Explain Plus points
+
Explain Minus points
-
Comment on Interesting elements
Highlight elements you can refine or adapt in your own design
9. IDEA FOCUSING
ii. IDEAS ANALYSIS
Create a PMI Table based on your sketches
Sketch of selected idea
Explain Plus points
+
Explain Minus points
-
Comment on Interesting elements
Rank your design.
Evaluate your top ranking design
9. IDEA FOCUSING
iii. SELECTING & DEVELOPING THE BEST IDEA
List down & sketch improvements that can be included in your design
Improving functionality
e.g.
.create adjustable backrest to allow users to change position according to individual needs
Improving
aesthetics of
design
e.g.
.streamline the design .use one continuous structure - creates a more
modern look
Improving
design to fulfill
criteria one
e.g.
.using lightweight material for portability (interview findings)
Improving
design to fulfill
criteria two
e.g.
.wider seat width & thicker cushion support for greater comfort (ergonomics)

Improving
design to fulfill
criteria three
e.g.
.must withstand harsh weather conditions at the beach (site specific considerations)

Create physical mock-up model
example:
to help you visualise, create a
MOCK-UP MODEL
10. PLAN YOUR MMP
Your multimedia presentation should provide a summary of your overall development process
It should also address how you have
met the criteria specified in your problem statement & indicate how it has shaped
the development of your design

...essentially, how your
DESIGN HAS MET USERS’ NEEDS

to be continued...

POLYHYMNIA’S ECO MUSEUM
example:
SUMMARY OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS 

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