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What strategies can be employed to prolong the lifespan of product ?
MAJOR PROJECTDE7302
Practical Design Project
SHAHRZADDARGAHI
K2220237
Majorproject
FULLTIMESTUDENT
MA PRODUCT AND FURNITURE
DESIGN 2022-23
FOR
Practical Design Project + Project Report (3 - 5,000 words)
Idea summary
This study primarily focuses on how we can make furniture last longer. Through my research, I've explored ways to extend furniture's lifespan by creating emotional connections, ensuring user adaptability, fostering positive experiences, and nurturing attachment.
These strategies have guided me to strike a balance between functionality and emotion, resulting in the creation of a delightful piece that caters to both aspects. You might wonder why I emphasize the balance of function and emotion. The reason is that I'm discussing furniture – while my project emphasizes emotion, every piece of furniture serves our physical needs and should fulfill them.
In the end, I've designed an adaptable table. It not only extends its surface and height but also offers modular capabilities, allowing it to join with other tables and form a larger one. This adaptability enhances user experience, encouraging repeated use and emotional attachment.
Another way I've fostered emotional connection is through interactive elements on the table's top. In our fast-paced lives, we often spend more time outside, missing opportunities to connect with family members. This coffee table aims to increase family engagement through enjoyable activities around it.this feature will be cause of positive user experience and emotional attachment as well.
In conclusion, this research underscores the importance of emotional connection and user adaptability in creating furniture that lasts longer. By finding the right blend of function and emotion, I've designed a versatile table that encourages positive experiences and enriches our connections with both the furniture and our loved ones.
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Picturing scenarios (Studio & 33
contextual photography)
Introduction 2 Design brief 4 Research journey 5 Storyboard 6 Basic features map 14 Component before assembly 18 Technical drawing 19 Assembly 23 Details 26 CAD files 31
Content ( a video is uploaded in the folder of the submission) 3
Design Brief
Title
Output
Modular coffee table
Objective Audience Location
● Useradaptability
● Interaction thouh the ameandtactile surace
orm Outcome
● Emotional attachment by enain with amily members and answerin user needs
● Families
● Member o the same house
● Houses : It can place in the tv room or livin room.
A piece o urniture whichitseaturesand unctions influence on the emotion o the user and make themtokeepit ora lon time and eneration to eneration
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Forever
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Research journey
Reminder
Game
Interaction
How ?
Positive user experience
Tactile
Feeling of touch
Emotional attachment
How ?
User adaptability
How ?
Memorable experience
Related to its function
Scale ( surfaces)
Color
Scenario and concept
Primary research
Sensory feeling
Emotional side of the product
What strategies can be employed to prolong the lifespan of product( furniture) ?
Maximising longevity of product
Coffee table
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Research Experimentation
Secondary research
Primary research Reason
Secondary research
Primary research Testing
topic` Approach
Spending more time with family and creating wonderful memories with them Texture Material Form
Modular and interactive
Height
Foreverform
Imagine Foreverform as Abbott fully engaged in the present, savoring moments of pure joy. The narrative of this modular coffee table is one that envisions it as a timeless friend to your family, nurturing emotions and crafting positive user experiences through the dynamic interplay between users and the table. Moreover, it effortlessly adapts to your space, making it a perfect fit foryoursurroundings.
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Fig 1: Final product ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Extending surfaces will maximising usage of the table
Extending surfaces will maximising usage of the table
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Fig 2: Final product ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 3: single table with colorful elements ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 4: two table attach together ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 5: Different levels ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 6 Life of the table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
7: Different levels ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023) 13
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Basic features map
Start to using it
Features
Different levels
Adoptable to their needs
Surface Extending and changing to the plain surface
Elements
Attached to the other module and become bigger
Playing game customized set up forTactile ( sense
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Fig 8: function and feature of the table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023) 14
Different levels
Adoptable to their needs
Surface Extending and changing to the plain surface
Attached to the other module and become bigger
Playing game customized set up forTactile ( sense
All the unction they needed
User adaptability
Positive user experience
Emotional attachment
Interaction
Positive user experience
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Fig 9: Details ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 10: final product before assembly ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Component before assembly
I embarked on a journey to enhance the ease o assembly, strivin to make the process as user- riendly as possible. Additionally, I meticulously desi ned the product usin a diverse ran e o components. This thou ht ul approach ensures that in the unortunate event o any component sustainin dama e, the repair process remains strai htorward and hassle- ree,promotin sustainabilityandlon evity. Thistablehas6componentbeoreassembly:
Top Elements o top
Le Pivot or levelin
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Technical drawing
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Fig 11: technical drawing of the table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
To enhance its stren th, this component is constructed usin two layers o 18mm plywood each. Another rationale or employin dual layers was to ensure a cleaner and smoother cut area, acilitatin theseamlessmovemento thecomponent.
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Fig 12: exploded view of the table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Technical drawing
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Fig 13:Technical drawing of component ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 14.Technical drawing of component ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Temporary fixture and joinery with dowel
Assembly
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Fig 15.Assembly of the leg and supporter ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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This arrangement serves as a temporary assembly, granting users the chance to experience a flat-packed product.
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Fig 15.Assembly of all component ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 15.Assembly of all component ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Details : changing level of the table
Anticipating its extended lifespan, I opted to incorporate various levels into the product's design. My aim was to ensure simplicity in the repair process, leading me to create an uncomplicated solution: a simple dowel and a corresponding hole!
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Fig 15. Different level ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Details
: changing level of the table (single)
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Fig 17. Different level ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Details : Attachment of two table
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Fig 18 Connection of two table l ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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By extending the surface to table will be fixed together.Also this feature provide more surface for the user.
Details
: changing level of the table (double)
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Fig 19.Two table different levels ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Details : surface
To make it more user-adaptive, I've incorporated two surfaces, enabling users to select their preferred option. For instance, when using it for eating, the smoother surface is a better choice due to its ease of cleaning. However, for other activities like interactions, the surface with a hole provides the best usability.they can easily filliping and changing the surface
These interactive elements have color on one side for interaction propose.
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Fig 20. Surface of the table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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of the table ,(Shahrzad
CAD file 31
Fig 21 Different configuration
Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 22. Forever form in the home environment ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Picturing scenarios (Studio & contextual photography)
Interaction
The elements on top of the table in this projectt has three scenario :
1. Playing : memory game
Positive user experience function
2. Reminding
3. Tactile (sense of touch)
User adaptability
The primary focus of this project is to foster interaction, user adaptability, and a positive user experience.These aspects collectively aim to establish an emotional attachment with the user. For the interaction i have 3 scenario which i tried to illustrate them.
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Interaction (game , memory game)
How it plays ?
Elements of the product which has 6 color : purple , green, red, yellow, orange and blue. Every participant can take charge of a specific color, diligently seeking out their corresponding colored pieces. The individual who successfully assembles their set first emerges as the victor of the game. The gameplay can be structured either by introducing a time limit or by adhering to a turn-based approach.
Advantage of this game?
a tactile and visually engaging experience.
challenging users to discern and match the hidden colors while enjoying the tactile appeal of the wooden pieces.
Engaging with others.
For children they can learn the colors.
For adults they can improve their memory
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Fig 23. Elements of the surface ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Interaction (game , memory game. Making memory)
They begin to play. Given that there are only two individuals in this scenario, they utilize a single table.
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Fig 24.playing game ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Interaction (user adaptability
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Fig 25.bring another table to make it bigger ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Interaction (game , memory game. Making memory)
They boy won the game !
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Fig 25.they just become three person so they bring the other table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Interaction (user adaptability , sliding surface)
They give each other snacks by sliding the surface which is not only easier but also is fun as well !
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Fig 26.sliding surface ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Interaction (game , memory game.
Making memory)
This interaction make them more happy than before !
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Fig 26.figures reading book ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Interaction (user ADAPTABILITY )
The table's height can be effortlessly modified to suit the user's work preferences. Furthermore, they have the option to expand the surface area, providing a convenient spot to place their coffee or other items.
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Fig 27.user adaptability ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)C
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Interaction (user ADAPTABILITY )
Also they can create space for themselves and put their notebook and other stuff.
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Fig 28.user adaptability ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Interaction (Reminder)
Paying rent
Instead of refrigerator, hand oryouriphone,put reminder on the table by movable elements!
Calling to my friend
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Fig 29.putting reminder ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 30.forever from in the home ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
Interaction (tactile, touching the elements)
While reading book they have some interaction with the elements , which in some cases it can help to concentrate .
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Fig 31.forever from in the home ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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In many time we want to eat our dinner, lunch or snack in front of tv, this changing level, can help the user to use it according to their needs.
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Fig 32.forever from in the home ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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It can put in put door as well. The notion of situating the product outdoors brought with it a host of exciting implications. By seamlessly transitioning from indoor to outdoor settings, the product's utility expanded exponentially. Not only did it endure extended use, but it also offered users a novel and enriching experiencethattranscendedtraditionalexpectations.
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Fig 19.Two table different levels ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 33. Surface of the table ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 19.Two table different levels ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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Fig 33. Final product & prototypes ,(Shahrzad Dargahi,2023)
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