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Student Designer
University Product Description and Principal Function(s) M-cube is a mobile, modular and multi-functional seating unit designed for residents living in high-density housing. It was designed to adapt and to the irregular, narrow and small floor spaces which are commonly found in high-density housing.This product aims to reduce clutter, increase spatial efficiency and furniture function. It is able to act as a zonal and divisional barrier with its form / easily accessible and open storage cavities M-cube is highly mobile, adaptable and lightweight. Its materials make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor purposes.Its removable upholstery and modular pieces make it versatile in a range of contexts. Why does the product represent design excellence and why do you believe it deserves an Australian Design Award? Currently there is no existing item of furniture designed to specifically address the needs and problems of high-density dwellers. These dwellers are usually restricted to unsympathetic, merged living and dining spaces that average a floor space of 12-15sqm.It must also be noted, that with the increase of temporary and disposable furniture, users require new sustainable alternatives that engage with them, relating to their needs and bringing value and emotional attachment that the current market does not. Research validates the significance of M-cube. It is a fact that within the next 15 years average living conditions and households will change due to population increases, economics, social trends and land demand. It is for this reason that domestic products will need to overcome these changed living conditions and barriers, as more people will inevitably reside in high-density environments. M-cube brings a new and vibrant image to the living / dining zone. Its compact and functional design is lightweight, adaptable and unobtrusive. It is visually pleasing compared to traditional sofa-lounge units as it eliminates bulky and over-sized features, utilizing new materials and fabrics (HDPE & Polyester Mesh) allowing it to have an simple and light form. The utilization of rotational moulding allows this product to be produced locally in a cost efficient manner for medium scale manufacturing. Further the material properties are desirable for a sustainable and weather proof solution that has the potential to last much longer than timber furniture. Similarly the properties of the polymers used in the upholstery and padding makes this product durable and comfortable. The upholstery sections ergonomic and curved back and seat rests use less material than traditional seating units, making it environmental and material conscious. This product is designed to facilitate both eating and leisure within the high-density living environment. Ergonomic standards and recommendations were used in the development of the critical dimensions such as the seat height, depth, back rest height and incline. Existing seats and furniture were analyzed and used to influence full scale mock up models. M-cube was designed with an ottoman-box which is stored in the cavity underneath the seat. This product has three functions; a low-rise ottoman, a side table and a temporary stool. Similar to the seat base unit, this feature can be configured in a number of ways to form storage vessels, coffee tables and a foot rest. Similar to the seat base ergonomic proportions were used to enable the product to function three ways, and fit two units in the cavity. This product has the ability to work as a free standing unit, in patterns, configurations or in adjacent positions where the sliding rubber feet secure the units together. The freedom of customization and change through colours and fabrics gives this product an edge over many products on the market as it can easily be customized to suit its users wants. |
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