Folding Dresser Design Brief Example 1

problem Folding and putting away clothes takes a very long time This problem needs to be solved because, as Lisa Daves, a working mom, says, "Folding clothes is very time consuming and takes away from time with my family." I took a survey of 50 people at random and 42 out of 50 of the people surveyed, agreed this was a problem that needs to be solved

solution Create a dresser that can fold and put your clothes away for you

Criteria & constraints Should be simple to use Should not require lots of attention Should not take a lot of your time Needs to be affordable Robot parts can be costly There is a maximum manufacturing budget

A Japanese folding method that takes a little less time Previous solutions A Japanese folding method that takes a little less time Sorting baskets (Didn't work because you still spent the same amount of time folding) Hiring someone to do it for you (Didn't work because not everyone can afford it)

Similar ideas A machine has been created that folds your clothes for you but it required attention and doesn't fold all clothing items

Access to tech and materials I would need access to robotic parts and a wood workshop to create my solution  Access to tech and materials

 Estimated Budget The estimated budget to make this dresser is $800

Materials and cost Total cost to make the dresser is $760.55 Wood for outer dresser: $68.35 Drawers: $34.18 Handles: $20.82 Small Robotic Arms: $200 Large Robotic Arm: $300 Wiring: $130.73 Plastic: $6.47 Total cost to make the dresser is $760.55 Materials and cost

profit I plan to sell this dresser for $1,000 This would give me a profit of $239.45

I would like for this product to be available to people in the working class and higher The projected age range FOR THIS TO BE USEFUL will be 10 years and older Targeted audience

Plan (April 23) By Tuesday April 23,2018 I will have drafted 3 different ideas to purpose to the client      These ideas will include:                      Materials selected and the amounts                         Detailed drawings with measurements                     Timeline to manufacture each idea         

By Thursday April 26, 2018 I will have a partial prototype created using CAD software Plan (april 26)

PLAN ( APrIL 30) By Monday April 30, 2018 the final prototype will be ready for testing          The product will be tested by people in the projected social classes and various ages              There will be data collected to see if most people find the product useful/helpful

PLan (may 4) By Friday May 4, 2018 the design will be shared with dresser manufacturers in hope they will help make the dresser

Plan (May 6) By Monday May 6, 2018 I am hoping to have one of the manufacturers interested and creating the dresser

Folding dresser (ADVERTISMENT) This product folds and puts you clothes away for you so you don't have to worry about the hassle!!! It requires little to no attention and does that annoying chore for you. Availible at Rooms To Go, Ashley HomeStore, American Signature Furniture, and Bassett Home Furnishings online and in stores for only $1,000.  Buy yours today and you'll have the coolest dresser there will ever be!!

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