Entry 30- Final product in art situation

An image of my product in a relaistic work location and showing that it is being used to full capability

Entry 29- Final Prototype annotation

Evidence that I have tested features such as appearance, shape,colour are tested and I have compared the criteria to the specifications that I have previously discussed with my cleint.

Entry 28- solution to production of shelf

Due to material and equipment limitation of the saws, wood and workshop space available, the final product could not be made in wood as suggested initially. However having addressed this problem, the solution offered to use instead of this option is to create a pamflet/advertisement of the prototype and its fitness for purpose. Taking photographs of the model being used in various environments, I can promote the friendly usability, and usefulness of this desk tidy.

(Following the ideas presented in the mind map in entry 24)

I will then show evidence of the poster or advertisement being used commercially as well as the model, because the poster will be of a higher standard than the prototype.

Entry 27- Evidence of testing

This is the initial prototype that I created simply out of firm cardboard, and I created it as a rough prototype first to see its flaws and improve is according to my objective/success criteria and specification discussed with my client at the beginning of the project. The following photos for evidence are just a base of the product without any colour to see if the shape and size works realistically.

To the right is a photo of the test model with an open top and no items to test shape and physical appearance. I have asked my client if she would like the open top to be a permanent feature although she disagreed.

The model to the left can serve for a 'primary in house testing' as there are objectives stated above that have not been met. However there is some success in the compartmentalization, as we can see that according to my initial criteria, it stores papers and books in the long sections, and other stationary in the smaller box.

Entry 26- research for inspiration part 2

Similarly in means of creativity, this desk tidy is smartly designed even though the shape is simple. In form of recycling bins, it secretly raises a social and environmental issue perhaps promoting the importance of recycling. This product can make an impact on its buyers, as the daily action of putting items in the desk tidy's can turn into realistically putting items into life size ones.

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Entry 25- Research for inspiration

I thought that it would be useful as the designer of the product to research on other sources for inspiration to develop the product before showing my client the initial prototype.

I have found many secondary source photographs of creatively designed desk tidies, these are some that I found interesting and will later on be able to compare to my own final product.

Copyright of binbin.net- I found this desk tidy extremely creative and innovative but at the same time has a fitness for purpose and successfully hold pens/pencils/rulers. Although this desk tidy does not have as many or a variety of compartments it is still very eye catching.

Entry 24- Ideas for use of a desk tidy

I have created a mind map to brainstorm ideas for the client. Although my client is specifically going to use this product in a work space as she is part of a real estate company I have listed many ways that she is able to use it for variation. I find this form of mind mapping effective as it is not only aesthetically pleasing but clear to read and see differences .

Below have scanned a copy of the original hard copy: