Packaging design. For the wooden toys, the packaging is a cylinder made of wood, with 2 metal caps. Information such as bar code etc. will be on the bottom, with the customer being able to tell the difference between model via a # and then number. Simple yet effective. The quality of the packaging materials is to reflect the quality of the toy and to show it is an adult’s toy, not for children. For the transport toy, the packaging is made of more conventional materials and design. To tell the difference of product, each end is coloured different. This change in colour also corresponds with the change in colour of logo on the packaging sleeve. The simplicity of the packaging reflects the simple nature and materials of the toy inside.
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Packaging design.
For the wooden toys, the packaging is a cylinder made of
wood, with 2 metal caps. Information such as bar code etc.
will be on the bottom, with the customer being able to tell
the difference between model via a # and then number.
Simple yet effective. The quality of the packaging materials
is to reflect the quality of the toy and to show it is an adult’s
toy, not for children.
For the transport toy, the packaging is made of more
conventional materials and design. To tell the difference of
product, each end is coloured different. This change in
colour also corresponds with the change in colour of logo on
the packaging sleeve. The simplicity of the packaging
reflects the simple nature and materials of the toy inside.
day. That’s 36.5 billion cans a year. Of that amount,
only 42% get recycled. Can craft use the excess cans
in a stylish and modern way, reducing landfill and
making one off home accessories”
Overall clock design and shape. The
three supporting arms are in the
shape of the letter C, as well as the
individual steel cans.
The half cans are glued together
and then threaded with cord
stretched to keep the round shape
The re used steel cans have their top and
bottom section cut off then halved, creating
the desired shape
Different clock hand designs. Both
would suit the clock design well.
Instead of the 2 pieces wrapping the
aluminium cans separately, they can
be braided into different patterns
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The stools legs will be made out of wood, specifically oak, sue to its strong properties, as well as their aesthetic appeal and general wood grain when varnished. Being a hard wood, it will also last against the elements. The stool top will be made out of ply wood, a cheap and strong material, that although isn’t as resistant to the weather like oak , it is much easier to use as a material, allowing screw holes, and a bevel edge to applied much easier.
The design changes a lot, centring on the different methods of joining the top to the stool
legs. One way would be to screw the legs straight under the seat top, hiding them from view due to the seat top. This would involve a
strong joint between the two sections, with caps over the screw holes. The caps could be
made out of brass, which would weather over time and change colour, creating a very
interesting design feature. However, structurally it isn’t as strong as creating stool
legs separately like the one on the right, then screwing them into a top.
The extra seat cushion adds extra comfort the user, and improves the general aesthetic look of the stool. The padding could be cut to mimic the shape of the
stool, but it creates and extra point of interest by being shaped in a circle. The dowel joint that will be used on the legs make sure that the legs are strong,
and that they can support the weight of the user fully. They will be screwed into the seat from the top,
with the screw tops being covered by the seat padding. This makes sure that the legs and stool top
are completely secure and strong.
The stool lags are tapered down from the top to the middle of the bottom. This creates a very spider like stool that is a lot more interesting than solid legs. Tapering them down to the middle also means that the strength remains in the legs.
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Panel dimensions. This page is the detailed designing for three wooden panels that get attached to the table via tabs on the legs and are the parts that surround the stools and protect them from the elements. These panels are made out of flexi ply and hold their shape due to being formed over a mould and glued, building up in layers. The mould will be bigger than the size of the panels, to allow for any room for error, or any slight adjustments to be made. The panels will need to be left to dry for 24 hours once glued into shape. The panels are made out of 3 layers of flexi ply and a veneer and once sealed will be water and fade resistant.
Panel layer detail
Panel radius detail
Overall panel dimensions
Overall panel dimensions
What’s next… Now that I have worked out all the dimensions of the product, I know need to work out a step by step guide on the construction of it
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The two round sides enclose on the centre space of the table to create the storage area underneath. This protects
the chairs from all the weather types, and hides them from view, keeping the sleek and modern design. The wooden sides will be guided by the bars that run the length of the
table. This will stop them moving off course and will ensure that they will always meet perfectly in the centre. The
space that is in the middle of the enclosed circle will be big enough to accommodate all 4 of the stacking chairs.
To support the lower bar, there will be a centre support. This will stop the bar from bending in
the middle, and give the overall structure a lot more strength.
The overall structure of this table is based on the large metal frame. This frame not only supports the top of the table, but also guides the semi-circle halves. However, there can’t be cross supports due to the wooden halves sliding backwards and forwards, and therefore need strengthening at the top. The concept of this table is to enclose four stackable stools that once in use, turn the table into a large bar set.
To get access to the chairs that are stored under the table easier, there will be corner angle
supports instead of a bar running the length of the table. This opens up the middle section, but
means there will be no guides to slide the wooden halves open.
An alternative design to the stools stacking inside the wooden halves to protect them, the wooden halves would become the stools. By putting a seat in and a possible shelf for storage, it means utilises the round structure. However, the semi-circle would need to be a solid structure to hold the weight of the user, as well as limiting the use of the overall table to only two people.
A different design would be to turn the top of the
table round and allow access to the stools through a panel that pivots on the leg. This would be smaller
and more of a bistro set up for a couple.
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The storage space that is provided once the sides are enclosed is adequate enough to store the stools once stacked upon each other.
However, the limited space does restrict the stool design to stacking in a particular way, as well as reducing the chances of using the space for storing not just the stools, like in the summer months, were the stools
can be left uncovered, whereas other products couldn’t. The space that is proceeding by enclosing the two halves reduces the variety of
functions that this table set can offer.
The height of this table allows it to be used as a bar set, but also allows plenty of additional room underneath the able for storing the stools and protecting them from the weather. The steel legs would be coated to protect them from the weather and rust, with the wood being varnished to give protection and aesthetic appeal. The same would be applied to the stools.
The development of the top of the table is a key issue. When changing the top shape, it has dramatic effect on the lower half of the table, and the supporting
frame. Starting at an oval shape, adding a lazy Susan adds and extra focal point. However, the shape is large, and restricts the placement of the product
within the garden. Straightening the edges of the table allows more strict seating positions, but as this goes against the philosophy of the table, being a key part of a community spirit and a key piece of any garden event, a more round and open shape like a circle is much more welcoming and functional,
due to its smaller size and weight.
The top of the table needs horizontal bars to pull the structure together and keep the interiority of it tight. The top bar also provides a method of guiding the wooden sides up and down the length of the table.
However, the gap when the sides are opened to remove the stools is reduced with the bar going the length of the table. Therefore a way of opening up the space to not only remove the stools, but leg space
when seated, is to put in angle supports, which only take up each corner, and do not affect the central key space.
To change the simple circular table top, adding a lazy Susan could be a worthy addition. As well as changing the table top,
adding an additional lower strut support reduces the likelihood of
its sagging or breaking and keeps the overall strength.
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Overall table dimensions Bar cap dimensions
Biscuit dimensions
Biscuit joint location dimensions
Steel leg and rotor edge dimensions
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Changing the overall shape from a long table to a circle, not only opens up the use and possibilities of the table,
but allows more people to share the table in a community like spirit. However, the basic function of the
table hasn’t changed, with the stools being protected underneath the table top, and being accessed via a
moveable panel. With a 3 legged design, one side will open on hinges to allow the stools to be removed. The panels will be made out of flexi ply, due to its flexible
properties in being formed into the desired shape. The shape will be formed over a mould, which will be made
bigger than the size required, to allow trimming if necessary.
With the overall design moving to a more manageable circular shape, it opens up a ton of opportunities with
the top. Starting with a simple circular shape as the basis of the top, an additional ring can be added to add
interest and character. The additional ring around the inner ring not only adds extra width to the table, but
using a different type of wood for the ring creates interest and makes a simple round table top more
creative and unusual.
To support the table top there will be 3 solid legs holding it up. The three legs will be made out of steel tubing that will be attached to the table top by cutting a hole the same diameter of the legs and threading them all the way through the depth of the wood. This makes the leg to table contact a lot more secure and allows you to attach them together at the top as well, making sure that both single parts fuse together as one. Working with the wooden outer ring, splitting it up into sections of 3, maybe even 6 make it a much easier task of cutting and fixing the ring to the inner circle easier, as well as much neater. It also adds additional design interest and aesthetic appeal, with the wood grain changing direction per piece.
Raising the side panels off the ground not only improves aesthetic appeal, due to making the overall design more airy, and less block
like, but also improves the durability of the product. With the wooden panels off the ground, it means it will not be open to rot
and damp. It also means that moving the product becomes easier, due to a smaller contact area on the floor. Moving the product is a key aspect of the product, allowing the user to position it were the
function would be best.
When the panels are closed, it provides an enclosed and protected space for the stools to sit, with almost the top of table dwarfed by the wooden panels. The steel legs will be exposed on one side, with the panels fitting in between them via tabs welded onto the legs. This will securely attach them and allow no movement or play with the panels. When all enclosed together, the overall design is very clean, with a simple circular design the main basis.
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A way to use that wasted space in the middle of the table would be to have lift up lids on the top,
which would enable you to access that space. Then it would be a simple task of adding a shelf or
storage boxes to accommodate outdoor items, like gas bottles etc.
Another storage solution would be to fit the stool with a lift up lid, enabling items be place within the seat. This would also protect the items from the weather while in storage
As each table can be slotted together, each table top can be different to offer a wide range of choices. For example, these options could be a parasol hole as well as a flush lazy Susan. The parasol hole would allow parasol to be supported within the structure of the table, and provide a rest from bright sunlight for the user. A lazy Susan would allow drinks and small jars/plates to be passed around the table with ease, reinforcing a community like spirit.
An alternative to the way that the tables join together. This finger groove design would ensure
greater accuracy when combining the two tables together, as well as making the join much stronger.
The size of these stools are 450mm wide, the perfect width to allow the optimum comfort, yet still keeping them small enough to fit under the table. They would be made out of wood, with a solid frame to give them extra strength and rigidity.
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This bed like piece of garden furniture allows people to relax in comfort and enjoy the sunny weather. Its large rectangular shape can accommodate many people and with the padded top and scrolls on either end can accommodate them in comfort and style.
The large blank panel leaves a lot of wasted space under the longer and gives the opportunity for development. One possibility would be to utilise the space for storage, with pull out drawers to keep magazines and blankets etc.
The scroll like design gives it a very traditional design, but with a smooth finish and pastel colouring give the impression of a contemporary piece of garden furniture. The overall structure would be made as a sub frame, with panelling over the top to give it an overall a strong and rigid base.
The two sun beds are modern take on a product that has been around for years. The large wooden sides give this product a chunky and solid look, as well as keeping with a contemporary and modern look.
The backs of the sun beds would be able to be lowered and raised to give the optimum position for the user. The padded top would add comfort, and would be covered in a waterproof and fade resistant fabric, that would be hard wearing and tear resistant.
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This is a standard looking bench set, but has small detail changes, like a dropped down section on the benches. The overall height of both the table and benches will be ergonomic, and allow the users to eat a meal in comfort.
The purpose of this set is to provide a modern and more contemporary aesthetic look to a common bench set. The chunky materials give the product a quality feel, as well as giving it strength and durability in the harsh outdoor environment.
This interesting sun chair has an ergonomic back that rises up the length
of your back and over the top. The lip on top protects your neck form sun burn, as well as being an additional
design feature.
Due to its size and materials used, this chair would weigh a considerable amount, and would be hard to move around the garden like many people do to follow the sun. Therefore it is fitted with large wheels, which aids mobility. Adding an additional handle would increase the ease of this further.
