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. Checkl ist 1. Easy to use 2…

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 Negative design aspects. Positive design aspects.

Exemplar of some digital products for analysis. images courtesy –

Name:- ‘Make-up Holder’ Function :- To store make up, clear PVC sides and is foldable. Cost:- £1.99 Materials:- Steel frame, clear PVC Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Uten Silo by Dorothee Becker Function :- To store a wide range of products. Cost:- £ Materials:- ASB plastic, metal hooks Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… …………………………………………. images courtesy –

Name:- CD holder Function:- Hold 10 CD’s – can be placed on the wall and folded up. Cost:- £2.49 Materials:- Moulded plastic Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name : Mini chest Function:- to hold CD’s and range of objects pencils etc Cost:- £7.99 Materials :- birch plywood Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weaknesses ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

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 ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Egg holder Function:- to hold eggs with a decorative feature shape of a hen. Cost:- £2.99 Materials:- steel with a chrome plating. Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- magazine holder Function :- store books /magazines Cost:- £6.99 Materials :- coated steel Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- wall pocket Function:- to store/hold toys or light products Cost:- £4.99 Materials :- Fabric and mild steel Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Mug holder Function:- hold/store five mugs Cost:- £1.99 Materials:- Wood - Jelutong Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weaknesses ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Pencil holder Function:- store pencils Cost:- £0.99 Materials:- Sides – painted MDF, lid – painted pin board Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name :- Earing holder Function:- Storing earrings in the pierced holes. Cost:- £1.99 Materials:- Mild steel Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… …………………………………………. images courtesy –

Name:- Tealight holder Function:- hold Tea Light]. Mild steel formed into the shape of a man sitting. Cost:- £1.99 Materials:- Mild steel Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- CD holder Function :- to hold 20 CD’s Cost:- £1.99 Materials:-. Steel Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Money box Function:- A method of collecting money in the shape of a old fashion telephone box Cost:- £4.99 Materials:- Moulded plastic Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Toast rack Function :- hold toast for serving Cost:- £2.99 Materials:- mild steel rods plated in chrome. Wooden handle. Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

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. Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weakness ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- Coat hangers Function:- hang coats/hats Cost:- £0.99 Materials:- Pine wood stained. Hooks – plated mild steel. Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weaknesses ………………………………………… ………………………………………….

Name:- soap holder Function:- store soap in a bathroom Cost:- £0.99 Materials :- Pine wood Strengths ………………………………………… …………………………………………. Weaknesses ………………………………………… ………………………………………….