Analysis of storage PRODUCTS

Product analysis

Investigating and understanding how shape, style

and proportion affect the appearance of a product

are key skills in designing.

But what other aspects should be considered when analysing a product?• function, what is it’s intended use? • how effective does it function?

• is it easy to look after or maintain? • what materials have been used? • sustainability of the product and the materials? • how easy or safe is it to use – ergonomics

Evaluating products in this investigative way is

called product analysis

Product analysis :

For the next task we are going to analyse storage products, that others have designed

and made. Its helpful to have a checklist of aspects that you think are important when looking at storage products e.g. easy to use, materials, cost etc.When you are evaluating you can also

think about:

• is it possible to make a better product and how? • and possible ideas for your storage product.

Checklist

1. Easy to use

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Can you think of possible key words that will help you with your product evaluation? One list focuses on the function, and the other on the appearance of a product.

function related key words

ease of use

materials

performance

reliability

size

ergonomics

maintenance – low /high

sustainability – materials, how long will the product last, can it be reused/recycled flexibility

multi-functional

safety

well made – build quality

Here are few. I’m sure you’ll add to the list

appearance related key words

style

proportion

colour

texture

finish

Task – in group of 2-4.

Look carefully at the ‘storage handling collection’ – this may be, an actual collection of products in your school or a digital collection. Discuss with other pupils in the group,

the positive and negative aspects of each product. You may like to write down these design features or make a quick sketch.

Product analysis

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Exemplar of some digital products for analysis.

images courtesy – www.thelollipopshoppe.co.uk

Name:- ‘Make-up Holder’

Function :- To store make up , clear PVC sides and is foldable.

Cost:- £1.99

Materials:- Steel frame, clear PVC

Strengths

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Weakness

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Name:- Uten Silo by Dorothee Becker

Function :- To store a wide range of products.

Cost:- £165.00

Materials:- ASB plastic, metal hooks

Strengths

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Weakness

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images courtesy – www.thelollipopshoppe.co.uk

Name:- CD holder

Function:- Hold 10 CD’s – can be placed on the wall and folded up.

Cost:- £2.49

Materials:- Moulded plastic

Strengths

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Weakness

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Name : Mini chest

Function:- to hold CD’s and range of objects pencils etc

Cost:- £7.99

Materials :- birch plywood

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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Name:- Bird food dispenser/holder

Function:- hold bird food for birds in the garden.

Cost:- £1.99

Materials:- Steel metal mesh , base and top from moulded plastic.

Strengths

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Weakness

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Name:- Egg holder

Function:- to hold eggs with a decorative feature shape of a hen.

Cost:- £2.99

Materials:- steel with a chrome plating.

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Weakness

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Name:- magazine holder

Function :- store books

/magazines

Cost:- £6.99

Materials :- coated steel

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Weakness

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Name:- wall pocket

Function:- to store/hold toys or light products

Cost:- £4.99

Materials :- Fabric and mild steel

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Weakness

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Name:- Mug holder

Function:- hold/store five mugs

Cost:- £1.99

Materials:- Wood - Jelutong

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Weaknesses

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Name:- Pencil holder

Function:- store pencils

Cost:- £0.99

Materials:- Sides – painted MDF , lid – painted pin board

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Weakness

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Name :- Earing holder

Function:- Storing earrings in the pierced holes.

Cost:- £1.99

Materials:- Mild steel

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Weakness

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images courtesy – www.thelollipopshoppe.co.uk

Name:- Tealight holder

Function:- hold Tea Light]. Mild steel formed into the shape of a man sitting.

Cost:- £1.99

Materials:- Mild steel

Strengths

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Weakness

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Name:- CD holder

Function :- to hold 20 CD’s

Cost:- £1.99

Materials:-. Steel

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Name:- Money box

Function:- A method of collecting money in the shape of a old fashion telephone box

Cost:- £4.99

Materials:- Moulded plastic

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Name:- Toast rack

Function :- hold toast for serving

Cost:- £2.99

Materials:- mild steel rods plated in chrome. Wooden handle.

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Weakness

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Name:- Towel holder

Function:- Hold towels in a bathroom. Outline shapes of a duck. Sucker on the back to attached to the wall.

Cost:- £2.99

Materials:- Plastic background, hooks – mild steel in plated in chrome.

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Weakness

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Name:- Coat hangers

Function:- hang coats/hats

Cost:- £0.99

Materials:- Pine wood stained. Hooks – plated mild steel.

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Weaknesses

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Name:- soap holder

Function:- store soap in a bathroom

Cost:- £0.99

Materials :- Pine wood

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