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PUBLIC SEATING ‘D’ - PRODUCT ANALYSIS

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Product analysis involves looking closely at existing products and identifying how they work, the materials they are made from, the industrial processes used to manufacture them and their key features. It may also involves the designer asking the general public or potential customers what they think of the product. The aim of product analysis is to help the designer develop even better designs and products in the future. Study the seat below.
 
 
 

This public seating system is manufactured entirely from sustainable materials (natural wood), formed into plywood. Water Boil Proof (WBP) Plywood is the most suitable as it resists the elements. Alternatively, plywood can be finished with weather resistant stain or even paint.

 
 
 
 
 
 

SUITABILITY OF MATERIALS: Birch plywood would be ideal for this type of seating especially if it is to be placed outside. It has very good resistance to heat and humidity. Marine plywood and Water Boil Proof (WBP) Plywood are also suitable. Plywood is a little more difficult to recycle, due to the layers of plywood being joined by adhesive. It tend to be reduced to shavings or simply burned at the end of its lifespan.

ERGONOMICS: The chairs could be manufactured in a series of sizes, making then suitable fo adults and young children. They can be stored easily, taking up very little space. With the addition of cushions, the chair can be quite comfortable.

STYLE / AESTHETICS: A simple, modernist, functional design. Designed as a temporary chair, it fulfills it’s role almost perfectly. It would fit in outside a café, r arranged in groups and pairs in a public area. It is also suitable for inside, when extra seating is required or a hall, for an audience.

WEATHER RESISTANCE: The natural wood can be treated to resist ‘rot’ and damage from the elements. As long as the natural wood is treated every year, the seating system could last for many years. WBP and marine plywood have very good resistance to the weather.

SUITABILITY FOR ADULTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN: If the chairs are supplied in a number of sizes, then they will be suitable for both adults and children. With the addition of cushions, they will be more comfortable. However, there is a possibility of fingers being trapped, if folded without care.

EXPANDABILITY: This seating system can be expanded by simple adding more chairs.

 
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