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