1. the new room

2. why a new room? did not satisfy the needs of consumer: adequate sleeping area independent work space (differentiated from sleeping area) entertainment area

3. individual interviews what are your top 3 uses of the room? what problems do you have? is there anything you'd like to be able to do in your room that you can't do now? individual interviews allowed for a discussion more in depth analysis details

4. design concepts: customizable movable/multipurpose clean lightweight materials (plastic, aluminum) clean lines and colors (white, black, grey, metal) multipurpose pieces (e.g. seating/storage)

5. focus on furniture more private sleeping area beds are dangerous mattress needs work uncomfortable/unused desk not enough space to accomplish work more organizational tools messy closet room smells bad closets too deep storage pseudo living room board game space a little table

6. focus on furniture more private sleeping area beds are dangerous mattress needs work uncomfortable/unused desk not enough space to accomplish work more organizational tools messy closet room smells bad closets too deep storage pseudo living room board game space a little table bed desk wardrobe bench/ table

7. bed lofted- leaves usable ground storage- slide out doors wheels- easily rearranged

8. desk storage- fit hanging folders wheels- rearrange room organization- slots for wire consolidation

9. wardrobe organization- hanging space for clothes/sliding drawers for shoes space saving- doors slide back into unit safety- locking mechanism wheels- rearrange room

10. bench storage- bin under seat book case in back wheels- rearrange room individualizes space- having guest seating gives purpose to all other areas

11. table storage- individualized shelves offer storage for DVDs, games, and food decoration- glass pane on top is removable. allows for additions of photos, magazines, etc. wheels- rearrange room

14. thanks.