Pre-School Furniture Design
360 degree storage and play unit
Design Rights apply
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Project Brief:
In the current financial climate, a lot of private run pre-schools cannot afford their own premises meaning they have to hire community halls and other such spaces and completely pack up at the end of each day. This means that there is often a lack of storage/play space for the young children. Design a compact, easily movable, storage unit that can accommodate for the normal pre-school equipment, along with providing an extra play space.
Design Solution
The solution designed and manufactured in this project had to meet the clients requirements whilst at the same time meeting the relevant legislation covering school furniture/toys. The design incorporates 12 drawers, 8 corner shelves, 4 cupboards/stalls, central storage, pencil holder and play surface. After market research was carried out it was clear that similar products on the market only made use of one 'face' of the product with the rear face being backed into a wall. This product has a 360 degree design allowing for the whole of the product to be used rather than just one 'face' of drawers/cupboards.
The design and prototype was such a success it was actually sold to a local pre-school for £100 whilst only costing £37.85 to manufacture. Similar products on the market are often sold in excess of £300-400 so this shows the large potential the product has to make significant profit.
Awards gained:
Product Design Technology Prize
The Bulmershe Sixth Form
July 2009