This was a working presentation aimed at S3 pupils (14yrs) during a PRODUCT DESIGN class. They were working through the design process and it ended with them testing out various types of chairs in terms of ergonomics etc. Feel free to chop and change it...
4. Task: Collect images from newspapers, magazines, internet, , brochures (also samples of textiles and fabrics if possible The result should be a snapshot of the intended market group’s life
6. Time to identify all the important DESIGN ISSUES and fully analyse the BRIEF . . .
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8. Once we IDENTIFY Design Issues, we must JUSTIFY our CHOICE . . . WHY? Aesthetics . . .
9. Aesthetics It is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who finds products of high quality appealing. (2 marks)
10. Aesthetics is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Ergonomics is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment. It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Safety is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Cost is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Function is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Materials is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Task: We need to look at all our Design Issues and JUSTIFY why we think they are important . . .
13. Anthropometrics 445 400 355 490 440 395 F Popliteal height 530 480 435 550 495 440 E Buttock-popliteal length 435 370 310 405 360 310 D Hip breadth 435 385 355 510 465 420 C Shoulder breadth 610 555 505 645 595 540 B Sitting shoulder height 910 850 795 965 910 850 A Sitting height 95th %ile 50th %ile 5th %ile Dimension Anthropometric estimates for British adults aged 19-65 years (in mm, from Pheasant) FEMALE MALE
14. RESEARCH Ergonomics www.ergonomics4schools.com *Seating *Anthropometrics General www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chair Aesthetics www.bbc.co.uk/homes/design/period_artdeco.shtml www.decodame.com/decofurniture/index.html Environment www.biothinking.com/chairs.htm Function bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A882290
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16. BRIEF A new restaurant/wine bar in the area of Glasgow has been designed using an style. The owners are looking for a which will compliment this theme. They will need both dining and occasional chairs. The chairs should be able to be manufactured by a local furniture supplier. Develop a design for one type of chair and produce a prototype of your design. Merchant City Art Deco range of chairs
25. 445 400 355 490 440 395 F Popliteal height 530 480 435 550 495 440 E Buttock-popliteal length 435 370 310 405 360 310 D Hip breadth 435 385 355 510 465 420 C Shoulder breadth 610 555 505 645 595 540 B Sitting shoulder height 910 850 795 965 910 850 A Sitting height 95th %ile 50th %ile 5th %ile Dimension Anthropometric estimates for British adults aged 19-65 years (in mm, from Pheasant) FEMALE MALE
26. Ergonomics xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx Angle of Back Rest: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Weight: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 445 400 355 490 440 395 F Popliteal height 530 480 435 550 495 440 E Buttock-popliteal length 435 370 310 405 360 310 D Hip breadth 435 385 355 510 465 420 C Shoulder breadth 610 555 505 645 595 540 B Sitting shoulder height 910 850 795 965 910 850 A Sitting height 95th %ile 50th %ile 5th %ile Dimension Anthropometric estimates for British adults aged 19-65 years (in mm, from Pheasant)
27. Function is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Materials is important that the chair has an Art Deco style so that it fits in with its environment . It is important that the Aesthetics of the chair demonstrates high quality not only to reflect the style of Art Deco but to be attractive to the user who find products of high quality appealing. Task: Back to our EXTENDED ANALYSIS, complete why you think Materials and Function are important . . . (2 marks each: YOU NEED TO JUSTIFY)