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Design Brief
Design Brief
Design and manufacture a side table that is finished to a high quality. The finish quality of the table should be such that it is suitable to be auctioned at an end of term show.
The side table must be designed for a specific place (building or room) and match the context that it is to be used in. You must define the design context yourself and then research the identified design context.
You should use your research to create a suitable inspiration board to help you generate your ideas. You must present a range of ideas and identify one to manufacture. You must plan appropriately to manufacture your idea and aim to achieve the highest quality outcome in your product.
Design Restrictions
Design Restrictions
Restrictions are set to help solve the design problem in a way that is suitable for the context and to ensure a project can be completed to the desired standard with set perameters.
The following design restrictions apply for this project:
The table can be no bigger that 350mm x 350mm or equivelent diameter
The table must combine mostly wood in a geometric pattern of wood and utilise a filler.
The filler must be no more than 5% of the total volume of the table.
You must design your table to show off the beautiful aesthetic quality of the wood you have chosen
Each piece of the table must be no smaller than 20mm in width unless it is an endpiece near the edge of the table that completes the pattern
You must design your table to combine simple geometric shapes with straight edges that can be combined to make more complex shapes. No organic shapes.
About hard woods
About hard woods
Hardwoods are a popular material for product making due to their durability, strength, and natural beauty.
Hardwoods come from deciduous trees:
Hardwoods come from deciduous trees:
Hardwoods are the type of wood that comes from deciduous trees, which are trees that lose their leaves in the winter.
Examples of hardwood trees include oak, maple, cherry, walnut, and mahogany.
Hardwoods are strong and durable:
Hardwoods are strong and durable:
Hardwoods are known for their hardness and durability, making them ideal for use in products that need to withstand wear and tear. They are also resistant to decay and insects, which means they can last for many years.
Hardwoods are versatile:
Hardwoods are versatile:
Hardwoods can be used in a wide range of products, from furniture and flooring to cutting boards and musical instruments. They are also a popular choice for decorative items like picture frames and carvings.
Hardwoods have unique grain patterns:
Hardwoods have unique grain patterns:
One of the things that makes hardwoods so beautiful is their unique grain patterns. These patterns are created by the way the wood fibers grow, and can range from straight and uniform to wavy and irregular.
Hardwoods are sustainable:
Hardwoods are sustainable:
When harvested responsibly, hardwoods can be a sustainable choice for product making. Many hardwoods are grown in managed forests, where new trees are planted to replace those that are harvested. It is important however to note that it takes a long time - on average 100 years for deciduous trees to grow!
Hardwoods can be more expensive than softwoods:
Hardwoods can be more expensive than softwoods:
Due to their durability and natural beauty, hardwoods can be more expensive than softwoods, which come from coniferous trees. However, the higher cost is often justified by the quality and longevity of the finished product.
Defining a context
Defining a context
Defining a context means understanding the situation that a design project is trying to solve. It's like doing research to find out what people need and want, and what things might be important to think about when making something new. This helps designers create a design that will work well and make people happy.
Here are some details that could be included in a good design context:
Who the design is for: This means thinking about the people who will use the design, like kids or adults, and what they might like or need.
What problem the design is trying to solve: This means thinking about what the design is meant to do, like making it easier to carry things or helping people learn.
The goals of the design project: This means thinking about what the designers want to achieve with their design, like making it look cool or making it work really well.
Relevant social and cultural factors: This means thinking about things like where the design will be used and what the people there might like or expect.
Environmental factors: This means thinking about how the design might affect the world around us, like using materials that don't harm the planet.
Budget and other constraints: This means thinking about how much money and time the designers have to work with, and what rules they have to follow.
Relevant laws and regulations: This means thinking about the rules that the designers have to follow to make sure their design is safe and legal.
By including these details in the design context, designers can make sure they create a design that works well for the people using it, looks cool, and doesn't harm the environment or break any rules.
Lesson task
Lesson task
On your website, copy and paste the design brief and design restrictions from above - this helps introduce your design project to your audience
On your website, write your own design context for you project following the guidance from todays lesson
On your website, write in your own words and pictures what you know about hardwoods and why they are suitable for making a side table
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