A level Consumer Evaluation

[MikeIOM]

I am studying A level 3D product design at school and as part of my major project deceided to build a lounger chair. As a vital part of the folder work to accompany my project I have to get consumer feedback. So if you have the time to evaluate my chair, it would be very much appreciated. Thanks

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• MikeIOM
• 28 Mar 2011
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• MikeIOM
• 29 Mar 2011
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• MikeIOM
• 29 Mar 2011
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• MikeIOM
• 29 Mar 2011
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• MikeIOM
• 29 Mar 2011
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[KRB78]

looks comfy apart from the head/neck area....that doesnt look like it will be very kind on your neck.

 

[Bahco]

I wouldn't fancy coming round your house on a visit if thats what I had to sit on!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Take the newspaper off and we can get a proper look then.

 

[Whitworth]

Nice modern design, would perhaps angle the 'bottom' area down a bit more to stop you sliding off the end, or maybe make it adjustable?

 

[rojaca]

I like the construction of the framework which looks well thought out and realised.
I think perhaps you could have done some better research into upholstery techniques for the padding. Perhaps this area lets the overall product down.
I would also suggest you consider at the original stage how you use chairs/furniture. Yours for example I would suggest appears to be for a very specific use- such as a dentists chair is. Owing to the design I could not imagine that this would be particularly comfortable for long periods of time as a general use chair.
Good work though and I applaud the efforts you have taken to support your project.

 

[Richard C]

Obviously not yet finished so a bit difficult to judge how the finished article would look so not an awful lot to go on; is this going to be the first of more feedback sessions as it develops?

Positives
• Basic concept looks OK, I assume it’s ergonomically designed?
• Construction looks OK but not sure about the overall strength from what I can see in pic 3; depends on the frame construction which I can’t see
• Not sure how construction method would relate to cost effective production but perhaps not in your brief
• The roundy bits at the top/bottom are a nice touch; not sure if they have a purpose but could help to soften the distinctly “chunky” look it has at the moment

Negatives
• Rather angular & chunky looking at the mo but hopefully upholstery will tone it down
• It doesn’t look adjustable; for a lounger I think that is an essential feature unless you have some sort of rocking motion to amuse yourself with – but perhaps not in your brief
• It’s going to look like a substantial piece of furniture; loungers are a fairly modern concept, should be more subtle IMO.

 

[Nige F]

• It’s going to look like a substantial piece of furniture; loungers are a fairly modern concept, should be more subtle IMO.

Then call it a Chaise Longue

 

[foxhole]

It's upside down, ------isn't it?