Week Two: Assignment #2.3

Orthographic drawing exercise

Week Two: Assignment #2.2

Original gap: Create a desk shelf

1:

Create a desk shelf, to allow ease of access to more desk space and different storing options

2:

 Discussing the proposed problem, and then trying to find out exactly what the user's shortcomings in
the existing environment was a bit difficult. To make someone not regard the status quo as unchangeable, was especially problematic. Once that was achieved, however, and not allow the user to be too general was also quite a challenge, that said it was well worth it; shortcomings that I didn't even think of, were mentioned and, allowed for a richer, more thought provoking user needs list.

3:

The desk shelf increase comfort of a desk

The desk shelf allows for a correct position of a computer monitor in terms of one's eye level

The desk shelf has a light source

The desk shelf allows the position of the keyboard/ mouse/ computer screen to affect
each other less

The desk shelf allows frequently used objects to be handled easily

The desk shelf keeps beverages warm

The desk shelf has a wall plug unit

The shelf acts as a desk organiser

The desk shelf stores an unused keyboard/ mouses/ drawing tablets/ paper

The desk shelf has pen holders

The desk shelf hides unseemly cables

The desk shelf has a flat surface to stick post- its

The desk shelf stores stationary

The desk shelf can hold writing paper

! The desk shelf  frees up desk space to be utilised for other functions

The desk shelf has a book stand

The desk shelf has a timepiece

The desk shelf has a phone dock

The desk shelf acts as a laptop dock

! The desk shelf has desktop speaker holders- don't get bumped over

The desk shelf has a mic holder- doesn't get bumped over

The desk shelf is a portal to one's computer's connectivity

The desk shelf has multiple card readers, sd, micro- sd etc.

The desk shelf has a secure hard drive dock

The desk shelf  holds one's earphones/ headset

The desk shelf has usb connector points

The desk shelf secures unused computer cable connector ends, usb, micro usb etc.

The desk shelf helps keep the desk clean

The desk shelf has a dust covering/ closing lid

The desk shelf stores facial tissues

The desk shelf improves the visual quality of the desk

The desk shelf isn't a boring piece of office equipment

The desk shelf is made of beautiful  materials eg timber/ steel/ aluminium

The desk shelf can hide unseemly objects when not being used

The desk shelf is user- friendly

The desk shelf easily stores objects

! The desk shelf stores objects in an easily find-able and recognisable way

Week Two: Assignment #2.1

Initial Design Problem: 

Create a desk shelf

In what way might I : 

  Be a more effective person

       
  Improve productivity while working

     
  Reduce frustration and discomfort whilst working

     
  Spend less time organising one's desk and increase
  comfort whilst sitting at a desk

       
  Easily increase access to a multitude of different functions and
  increase computer user experience

       
  Maximise space and improve ergonomics of a desk

       
   *Make a desk shelf

       
   By creating a stand- alone shelf that can easily be placed upon a desk

       
   Utilise light- weight materials, sturdy enough to perform its function
   without losing ease of use

                                     

                                   

Week One: 1.4

Design prototype for myself:

1: A desk space maximizer, to improve usage and efficiency of the minimal space on a desk.

2: Prototype drawing

3: Prototype working model

Week One 1.2

10 Possible Design GAPS

1: A sturdy, comfortable, multi- functional bed- side table that can hold a variety of objects in specific holsters, to prevent knocking them over during sleep.

2: A man bag, that is small, holds all the essential gear( car keys, wallet, phone, pen, paper, business cards, etc ), weatherproof, speaks to a variety of persons, is manly enough to avoid criticism.

3: An entrance hall storage place, a place to keep keys, bags, jackets, paraphernalia ( watches, wallets, phone, stuff in your pockets, letters, all the loose objects one accumulates throughout the day )

4: Headphone holster.

5: Computer Monitor stand, with space for hard drives, headphones, lights, keyboards- maximise the
desk space, by making it two tiers

6: An extremely large mouse pad/ table mat, to place all pc input devices on the pad. To create padding for your forearms, wrist, ease of use and freedom of movement of different devices without the mouse pad/ table mat causing disruptions.

7: A bedroom closet- with specific positions for specific items- watch shelf, neck tie rack, belt hooks, shoe shelf, hat pegs.

8: freestanding  Barbecue (braai) stand for all the tools to hook onto, and also all the equipment, wood storage, weatherproof. as well as a stand for the cooked and uncooked meat/ other food stuffs.

9: Mop Bucket stand

10:  Shower shelf for toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, all the necessary things.

Week One 1.1

The TEVO Shox Spin

This mobile sound solution- is the epitome of comfort.
It is easy to use, the interface is simple and uncomplicated, its shape makes it comfortable to hold and carry. It is sturdy, well built, grippy and big for its market- meaning it won't be misplaced easily.

I love it,
I love interacting with it.