Bad Design ProjectDomenic Borgese
Engineering Design, Section 006
Bad Design-Bed Risers
LipAngled Edge
Circular and Slanted Bed Risers do not not fit into corners.
Bed
Current Facts about Bed Risers
• Avg. Price of Bed Risers: $8-$10
• Primary Material: Molded Plastic
• Variety of Colors
Straighten two sides, leave front two slanted, increase height, remove lip.
Pros and Cons of New Design
Same Cost
Fits tightly into corners
Greater height allows for more storage
No more gap between bed and wall
Slight Loss of Stability
Variety of angles makes harder to produce
References:
• Bed risers Slide 2– http://www.dormco.com
• Pictures on Slide 3 taken by me• Facts on Slide 4– http://www.thefind.com/furniture/browse-4-bed-
risers– http://www.thefind.com/furniture/browse-4-bed-
risers• Slide 5 Solid Works design by me