DESIGN PROCESS(DP)

Submitted by: Sonia Barolia Submitted to: Mr. Ranjeet Kumar

National Institute Of Fashion Technology

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INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN PROCESS

Design is creativity made visible. Design must reflect the practicality of a lifestyle and its aesthetics, but a good design must primarily serve the people. It is an interaction of composition, raw expression and an amalgamation of mixed media through a creative, visual solution. Design is an unending venture into the world of creativity.

Designer is a person who devises or executes designs, through structure, form or pattern after carefully visualising, processing and understanding required solution for a particular issue.  Designers are trained people with vast knowledge in rules of the design process, how to use different elements to ones benefit, a sense of colours, means of execution, material and innovation.

Role of designer in the society is to build scenarios to stimulate discussion and innovation, helping the regeneration of social and environmental aspects of

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society. A designer has a formative-educational role that will help society to adjust to a new reality. The most recent definition of the term “sustainable” is “quality of life,” resting on three pillars: social, economic and environmental. Designers are builders of material realities dictating the rules of how society should be consuming, building and/or destroying lifestyles. Designers play the role of linking the bridge between the old system and new system of production, consumption, and post-consumption. Designers have a vital role in the transition of a sustainable society, setting a new world and changing consumption patterns and lifestyles that are consistent with this new reality.

DESIGN PROCESS

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DESIGN BRIEF4

DESIGN BRIEF

DATA GATHERING

1.SECONDARY RESEARCH 2. PRIMARY RESEARCH

ANALYSIS

DESIGN DIRECTION

RESTATEMENT/ REFINEMENT OF DESIGN

BRIEF

DESIGN ACTIVITY

SAMPLING & PROTOTYPING

PACKAGING

MARKETING IDEA/ CONCEPT

Outlining the problem, understanding the core issue and finding an opportunity to resolve the same with the help of design process. DATA GATHERING

1. Secondary research Gives Direction2. Primary research Testifies

ANALYSIS1. Matrix analysis 2. Swot Analysis3. Simple analysis providing overview

RESTATEMENTClearly outlining the problem and redefining the design brief, making changes based on data gathering and analysis made. Adding or removing certain aspects and creating a refined design brief.DESIGN ACTIVITY

1.Boards-Theme-Mood-Client-Inspiration-Reference

2.Conceptualisation/ ideation-Elements of design-Process of design

METHODOLOGY-“Keep it Simple & Smart” (KISS)

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-“Form Follows Function” (F3)

FINALISING-Understanding the law of aesthetics-Technical Detailing/ Fabrication-Material Character-Technique-Final Illustration-Product Detailing

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EXERCISERedesigning A Portable Platform For

Temporary Usage

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DESIGN BRIEFTo create a portable platform that could be used as and when required and could be put away while not in use, keeping the restriction of space in mind. As a result of space constraint & comparatively more users it becomes difficult to comfortably accommodate all of them on a single, small sized table which is used for various purposes. The areas of opportunity here include a better mechanism for portability, flexibility and simultaneously adhering to the concept of space saving. Spaces saving being the primary issue here, following key points provide direction to our 8

solution which has to be integrated, compact, user friendly, reduces efforts, Temporary solution, convertible & multifunctional:

-Easy to access-Transformable

-Small form Factor

DATA GATHERINGSecondary Research

Following are the existing products and solutions for incorporating larger tables in smaller space.-Foldables-Laptop stands-Couch Tray Table-Bed Tray -TV Tray9

-Flip flop Table-Space Saving

BED TRAY TABLE

LAPTOP STANDS

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COUCH TABLE

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TV TRAY TABLE

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FLIP FLOP TABLE

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SPACE SAVING

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FOLDABLES

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FOLDING TABLE MECHANISM + DETAILS

A folding table is a table with legs that fold up against the table top. This is intended to make storage more convenient and to make the table more portable. Many folding tables are made of lightweight materials to further increase portability.DescriptionFolding tables are produced in many sizes, configurations, and designs. They can be made from plastic, metal, wood, and other materials. Some manufacturers use specialist materials like engineered wood when producing tables.Folding mechanismFolding tables fold by having legs that bend on a hinge located at the connection point between the table top and the leg. The leg is designed to fold and fit securely against the underside of the table top, while remaining attached. Because the hinge requires a stable material such as metal for dexterity, some producers use lightweight materials such as aluminium for an increased degree of portability in the folding mechanism.

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UsesFolding tables are used in homes, schools, churches, and other buildings that have rooms intended for various functions. Folding tables can be used for sit-down activities, and then easily removed and stored out of the way when open space is needed. It is also used as a weapon in professional wrestling with the wooden ones being common.StylesCard tableA card table is usually a square table with legs that fold up individually, with one leg lining each edge. Card tables are traditionally used for playing card games, Board games, and other table top games. Due to their low cost and small storage size, in the United States they are frequently found in college apartments, or as auxiliary seating for family meals such as Thanksgiving. Many folding card tables are used for specialist games such as contract bridge or poker, as a result there are some folding tables with fabric surfaces such as felt.General use table24

Rectangle, square, and round folding tables are designed for general home and office uses.Banquet tableBanquet tables are traditionally used by restaurants and caterers for setting up temporary buffets. They are also popular among retailers and vendors at trade shows for displaying products, and for use as temporary desks.Personal tableA personal table, also called a TV tray, is a small table designed to be used by only one person at a time. They are popular for dining while watching television, or for working on small projects. Students often use personal tables for doing homework.

ANALYSIS

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-Issue: The core problem being that of lack of space, the existing solutions consist of the major features required in the product such as folding mechanism, flexibility, easy to access and convertibility. However, majority of them fail to provide portability. The given solutions can be easily accessed in a work space or at home but the need for mobility is not met. Also, these solutions are permanent ones which, suppose, in the case of a folding-bed-table or a laptop stand can be compacted but still take up space in the room/working area. This space could be utilised for something else when the size of the room is small. Some of the platforms do offer more than one utility which meets the need of multifunctional product. The box shaped carcass is mainly used for these platforms, a very few incorporate a circular or oval table. As per general observation a circular table can easily accommodate more people as compared to an angular table

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as the edges become points of restriction.

-Mechanism: The mechanism used here is mainly the folding mechanism. Roll out mechanism is used in case any storage is incorporated. The maximum numbers of folds are 3-4 while minimum is 2. If the maximum number of folds exceeds 4 the internal mechanism would become subject to complexity. This would reduce the understanding and accessibility of the product by its end user. The roll out mechanism either incorporates storage or inbuilt seating arrangement. There is minimal frame construction so that the product does not have any added weight or bulk to it. The legs are relatively small in case of personal table used for individual work. The folding mechanism provides maximum accessibility reducing efforts of the user. However, although folding and flexibility is used, as mentioned as part of the issues, there is no mechanism provided for mobility of the product. As a result, no mechanism for

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trolleys or wheels is incorporated in the same.

-Concept: Here the main concept is of space saving and relative accommodation. One important element in space saving is to bring in multi functions into one. This concept also applies in case of incorporating storage facilities. To appropriately fit in to the given space without making the process too complicated and the product too congested. Also, for larger units, the concept of boxed furniture and inbuilt technology has been applied. These two concepts consist of folding mechanism at large, where the internal mechanism tends to be more complicated. Again, this makes it a drawback for portability. However, the comfort level is maintained due to extreme accessibility in that area.

-Requirement: The main requirement is to create a mechanism for portability. This requires the use of lightweight materials; hence an alternative the generalised wood is

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required. Easy accessibility involves a complicated internal mechanism which could be further simplified in order to make the product more user-friendly. Also, a temporary solution is required so that when the product is not in use, there is an alternative to put it away which will save space and simultaneously should be easily accessible when required.

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