EDGE
DISPLAY CABINET
Design Parameters
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Break the traditional cabinet access, and redesign the opening system.
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Use the concept of rhythm to create a pattern on the surface.
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Give users a funny experience when they use cabinet.
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Add decorative function on a cabinet.
INTRODUCTION
The cabinet is a piece of furniture with shelves,
drawers, etc., for holding or displaying items.
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Cabinets usually have one or more doors on the
front, which is mounted with door hardware.
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Simple, utilitarian, but BORING!
RESEARCH
Problem
Statement
Research
Plan
Practical
Research
Theoretical
Research
Primary
Research
PROBLEM STATEMENT
What if I can design a product will focus on revisiting the furniture case good to consider alternate means of access and forms that invite exploration and curiosity.
RESEARCH PLAN
Practical
• John, Spacey. “What is Modular Design?” Simplicable Media,17 Aug.2016.
https://simplicable.com/new/modular-design
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• ”Geometric pattern is becoming increasingly popular.”
https://freshome.com/geometric+pattern+are+becoming+increasingly+popular
Theoretical
• Schreiber, K. “Purchasing Behavior of a Consumer.”
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• Starr, Martin K. "Modular
production–a new concept."
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• Mitchell M.Tseng , Chenjie Wang.
“Modular Design.” 04 February
2016
Comparative
•http://weburbanist.com/2013/05/26/woodskin-flexible-hybridmaterial-makes-woodmodular/
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•http://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/buronomic/modular-structurex-meeting-tablerencontre-meetingtable_268753
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RESEARCH PLAN
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Questions before research
- What is the type of furniture do people need?
- What is the kind of furniture people want to buy?
- What is the meaning of furniture?
- Which condition do people need to consider when they buy furniture?
- What are the ingredients of furniture in the house?
- what kind of cabinet do people want to buy?
- How many different types of the cabinet?
- What is a modular design?
- What is the famous example of modular design?
- Why people like the modular design?
- Why geometric design is popular?
- Which area do geometric design is applied?
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Data that I need
- Analysis article
- Artworks
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Things I learn from research
- Learn some basic knowledge of modular design, geometric design
- Understand customer behavior when they purchase furniture
CONCEPTUALIZATION
Inspiration
Drawing
Mock-up
Inspiration
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Bao Bao by Issey Miyake
Inspiration
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Wooden Textiles by Elisa Strozyk
Drawing
Mock-up
DESIGN EXPLORATION
Computer model
Mock-up
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
PROCESS STEP
Metal Feet
Wood part
