Research Images from the book ” [Art]ifact”

Figure 1- Cup holder

Figure 2- Eating in Bed

Figure 3-Eating in Bed

Figure 4-Indents

Figure 5-Flexibility

Figure 6-Creating space within furniture

Figure 7-Indents

Figure 8-Add-ons

Figure 9- Opening in different directions

Here are some scanned images that inspired us in our design.

Cheung, Victor. (Art)ifact : re-recognizing the essential of products. Victionary; illustrated edition , july 2007

Figure 1: A plate  with a corner for holding the wine glass.  We are thinking incorporating a similar area where Lisa could clip and hold  her wires.

Figure 2-3:  A apron attached to a bed sheets, the user can put it out and use it when he or she is eating in bed.  Lisa often eats mid-night snacks, which sometimes can be drippy and messy,  therefore this is a good example in which we could used in our design.  We can add a component in which she can enjoy snacking and keep clean.  We are thinking that the component should be stored within the unit, so when it is not being used she can store it away.  The component must be also removable for cleaning purpose, and it should be user-friendly (lefty and righty)

Figure 4: Olive tray and/or ashtray, the use of the tray/plate does not confine the user to use it at a certain way, it is up to the user to interpret how to use it.  We would like to design our furniture is a way were Lisa has the full freedom to choose how she wants to use it.

Figure 5: Table with different components and configurations.  We think it is very important to allow the furniture to be used different way, (lefty and righty).  In the scenario, we do not know if Lisa is a righty and lefty, therefore we don’t want to make any incorrect assumptions, so we decided to make it usable in any directions.  Lisa has a son, the neutral orientation of the table can allow the furniture to become cradle-to-cradle.

Figure 6:  Creating space within the furniture.  We feel it is very important to create a furniture for Lisa that gives her personal storage spaces, she lives in the living room and sleeps on a sofa bed (shared space with the appartment), we believe strongly that it is necessary  to have space for her to store her things, a space where she could keep her paper works and files neatly and organized.  She can also group all her paperwork into one area, so it would be easier for her to found and harder for her son to play with.

Figure 7:  The indents of handles and knobs of furniture can be good reference for our design, we would like to create in sunken reliefs which can suggest simple storage for small stationaries and other small items.  Again, Lisa has the freedom to store anything she wants or use it in other ways she feels relevant to her needs.

Figure 8: Table with hidden outlets & trays.  We are thinking of including a slim drawer which she can use for storing papers or other items, the drawer would be underneath the tray.

Figure 9: A console/ buffet table.  The idea of allowing the drawers opening in different direction is advantageous  to our design, since Lisa will be working with her laptop, we would like to add a mechanism which allows her to only tip the top part of the table.  In order to give her maximum flexibility, the drawers and trays opens in two directions.

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Research Images

Research images that we have found.

Figure 1- Pelican Table.  We found this table interesting because the top of the table can be lifted up from the bottom piece and become a storage compartment.  When it’s closed the storage become is discrete, hidden storage can create a sense of cleanliness and organizations, Lisa will be able to use the hidden storage for her belongings.

Figure 2- Ply laptop case. The laptop is stored away neatly, creating a clean surface to work on.

Figure 3- Luggage Workstation.  The suface luggage can be converted into a complete workstation and inner side can used as storage.

Figure 4- Mouse Pad/ Mug Warmer.  The idea of having one object that can used  two different ways, together or separated.  The motion of the mouse rubbing against the pad, creates heat and conducting into heat to warm the mug.

Figure 5- Stick-on Hooks.  Detachable hooks that can stick anywhere, it allows the user to freely place the hooks anywhere on the wall as they wish.  And can be removable, and placed to anywhere needed.

Figure 6- Ultra-thin Aluminum lamp.  A space saving idea, a good way to including a light source into our design, a compact light weight lighting.

Figure 7- Laptop Pillow.  Soft surface on lap and able to disperse the hot air out.

Figure 8- Rear Carrier with LEDs.  Other way of including a light source.

Figure 9- Work & Rest.  A chair that is attach directly to the workstation.  It allows the user to work and to rest at the same time.

Figure 10- One cut Chair. The pattern created from the chair can be used for our design, the pattern allows the hot air generated from the laptop to disperse freely.

Figure 11- Bracket card.  The card can be converted into a stand device for iphone is a good idea that can be combined into our design, we can be use this idea to create the tipping mechanism for our laptop.

Figure 12- Buddy Desk. A table surface that can be inserted against the steering wheel of the car and serves as different uses.  Add-ons can be useful for our design, it able the user to add other components to create extra space.

Figure 13- Cup holder.  This design allows the user to create a temporary cup holder on their luggage handle.

Figure 14- Chair like computer. Another version of incorporating the workstation with the chair.

Figure 15- Multi-use Rack.  Multi-functional furniture  is always a bonus, allowing the user to use the furniture is they wish, it will become a cradle-to-cradle object instead of a singular -use object.

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