xblock: modular lego inspired furniture

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Thursday, February 13, 2014


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Table of ContentsIntroduction- Project Statement- Project Proposal- Project Brief- Project PlanResearchSynthesisIdeation SketchingMock Ups & ModelsTesting, Evaluation & Analysis

Final RenderingImplementation Package- Orthographics- Exploded View- Assembly PlanManufacturing ProcessFinal ModelAppendix- Sources- Biographies



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Introduction



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Project Statement

The focus of this project is to create a family of tools inspired by the Lego brand. Opportunities within this prompt center around the field of home goods. The project will begin with in depth research of the brand itself. The information gathered will be used to establish a set of design criteria that the product family will follow. Once this is established, ideation and sketching will take place. Ideas will be selected and converted into three dimensional models for further design exploration. The products that best suit the criteria of the brand and the project

itself will be further developed into working prototypes.



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Project Brief

Create a family of tools inspired by a specific company.

Examine the significance of forms & visual vocabulary

Research the company holisticallyTranslate the research into 2 & 3 dimensional sketches based on the visual

attributes & qualities related to the company

Record all efforts so that the process can be clearly identified & developed into a methodology for creating more complicated forms.



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Project Plan

Discovery Research Insights

I d e a t i

o n P r o t o t y p i n g

E v a l u a t

i o n

R e f i n e m e n t

Final Model



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Research



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What is a Tool?An object that serves a function in the users life. It helps solve a task, while enticing the user to want to explore

further possibilities & fully engage at the task at hand.



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Lego Introduction

Mission: Inspire & develop the builders of tomorrow.Vision: Inventing the future of play.

Philosophy: You cannot play without learning and you cannot learn without playing.



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What is Play?

Play combines the imagination, creativity, and learning. It involves taking on a challenge,

enjoying the

process

as

you

work

towards

a

goal, and surprising yourself with what you are

able to accomplish.



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Lego ValuesValue Definition

Imagination the foundation for creativity

Learning hands on minds on

Creativity new surprising & valuable

Caring not thinking less of ourselves, but thinking ourselves as less

Fun our abilities are balanced with the challenge at hand

Quality continuous improvement



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Lego Integrity

Lego P omises

PlayJoy of building & the pride of

PartnerMutual value creation

PlanetPositive Impact

PeopleSucceed together



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Lego HarmonyStrong culture & values

Family owned since its foundation

Collaboration occurs between all branches of the

company



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Legos Consistent

MessagingLego is an abbreviation of the 2 Danish

words Leg & Godt, meaning play well.

It is both Legos name & ideal.



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Lego Semantics



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Inspiration



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Inspiration



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Inspiration



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Synthesis

The design criteria imply that the product to be created must embody the following qualities: fun,

liberating, humble, high quality, modular, and

systematic. Further, the design will be focused upon modular furniture. Furniture, in its essence, is a tool people use to customize spaces in order to make

them habitable or to evoke a certain feeling.



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Conceptualization Evaluation, &

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Sketches: Set 1



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Sketches: Set 1



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Sketches: Set 1



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Evaluation #1Think beyond the literal definition of a tool.

Define tool in terms of the Lego brand.

Consider multiple areas of opportunity, including home goods.

Adhere strictly to the design criteria established for the brand.



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Sketches: Set 2



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Sketches: Set 2



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Sketches: Set 2



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Maquettes: Set 1



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Maquettes: Set 1



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Evaluation #2

Reconsider the meanings of play & fun.

Incorporate these aspects as crucial elements in the

design of the product family.

Complicated & intimidating designs do not fit the design criteria.

Balance universally understandable guidelines with opportunities for the imagination.



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Sketches: Set 3



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Evaluation #3

Simple & versatile form.

Must allow for fun & play.

Must reflect the design language of the Lego brand.



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Maquettes: Set 2



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Maquettes: Set 2



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Computer Model

& Specs

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Final Rendering

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Orthographics

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Exploded View

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Bill of Materials



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Construction

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Build Strategy ConsiderationsCompatibility with Design

Durability

Craftsmanship Opportunity

Time

Cost

Joinery Methods



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Initial ThoughtsSerial Planes:

Requires less timeRequires fewer toolsSimple assembly processDurable

HeavyRequires a lot of sandingInvolves strict material constraints

Joined Faces:

No down timeLess sandingLess gluingLighter in weightFewer material constraints

May take more time Requires multiple toolsMay involve precision/craftsmanship

obstaclesMay not be as durable



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ObstaclesThe laser cutter does not cut material with black resin.

MDF is the only material option that is suited for the needs of this design.

MDF is the most difficult material to cut on the laser cutter.

The laser cutter will not accept material thicker than 1/2 in.

Each 48x48 panel takes 4 hours to cut.

The finals week laser cutter wait list is very long.

Stack laminated MDF takes a lot of time to sand.

MDF soaks paint up like a sponge.



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Solutions

Latex paint will cover MDF easily and dry quickly.

Bondo will help hide any aberrations in the forms.

Some elements can be made via joined faces, while other are created using the laser cutter.



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The Joinery



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The Form

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Planer Method Construction

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Pillow Construction

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Final Segments

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Appendix

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Sources

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Image Sources

Lego designed by Okan Benn from The Noun ProjectMagnifying Glass designed by Hafizh from The Noun Project

Research designed by Doug Cavendish from The Noun ProjectDrawing designed by [email protected] from The Noun Project

Tools designed by Cris Dobbins from The Noun ProjectScale from The Noun ProjectGears designed by Cris Dobbins from The Noun Project

Cycle designed by Mourad Mokrane from The Noun ProjectArrow designed by Naomi Atkinson from The Noun ProjectGlasses designed by John Caserta from The Noun Project

Productivity designed

by

Lemon

Liu

from

The

Noun

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mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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