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How can products be used to improve the

experience of people attending a festival?
DESIGN CHALLENGE: How can
products be used to improve the
experience of people attending
a festival?
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THEME 2: GOING TO A FESTIVAL

Contextual Challenge: (b) How can products be used to improve the experience of people attending a festival.

Problems that people experience during the event of a

festival:
Burning man festival
- Young people going to festivals want to enjoy their
Day of the dead experience not worry non-stop about having to carry all
Colourun their bags and tents.
Food fest - People often have seating problems; either they get tired
Night fest Theme park from standing up for too long or they don't have a proper
Music Festivals
seat to sit on as they didn't want to go through the trouble
Celebreties of carrying their seat around with them. Therefore, they sit
Carnivals
National festivals on the ground where they dont have a good view.
Teenagers Students Coachella - Often in European countries such as the U.K. it starts to
rain during the festival, this makes the condition very
People
uncomfortable as festivals are usually outdoors where there
Families is very little coverage from storms. It rains on average 133
Analysis of days out of 365 a year.
Young adults I will research what major
contextual upcoming festivals, preferably - Sometimes it is hard for people who like to make their own
Sharing with meals and make their own BBQs to bring all the equipment
Space challenge music festivals, I can take into
needed.
others consideration and what existing
Tents products there are at festivals to - People don't just want to stand up and listen to the music
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/ create a better experience at non-stop therefore some activities can be incorporated e.g.
very large, world-famous festivals photo booths to make memories, art activities,
such as Coachella festival which environmental challenges and different food stands.
Accomodation Food
Comfort takes place every summer in -Finding a place to camp is also often quite challenging as
Toilets/Sanitary Coachella Valley, Southern usually in big music festivals lodging is very difficult as prices
Comfort Music Experience
California. are very high for very minimum satisfaction. Nearby hotels
Friends
at coachella range from prices $50-$119 per night fro a one
Protected from weather Chairs Activities room a 3-star hotel.
conditions -A lot of energy is wasted during festivals. Roughly 98% of
Sharing the
the energy inout to supplying music for a public area is lost
experience to the surroundings as wasted energy.
-There's a lot of littering in music festivals so bins need to be
more accessible or maybe there could be an activity working
around waste.
-Another problem that is recurring nowadays is not having
enough battery on your phone as some people are
constantly updating their social media.

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USER NEEDS AND WANTS ANALYSIS

Meeting my users needs.

My product will be designed to enhance the experience at a music festival therefore I am to
maximize comfort and practicality as well as the aesthetics side of the product as music
festival are very aesthetics based to be visually appealing to everyone that comes or would
like to join the experience, this is how most festivals make their revenue as they need to
appeal as many consumers as possible and make look worth their money.

Age group
I am envisioning my product to target a primary Martial Status
audience of around ages 17-34 years old as that is Nowadays, as I said before, people get married a lot
usually the target market for the types music later so between ages 17-34 not many people will
festivals I am researching. be married only an estimate of 10-15% of the target
audience will be married. So martial status will not
Family status affect my product.
Usually when targeting this age range families are
not primarily considered part of the market as these Educational background
consumers are either currently still studying at My target audience doesn't necessarily require a
school or in university or have only recently certain level education, however people that are
departed their careers and nowadays marriage and connected and know about certain types of music
starting a family has become more delayed in the and enjoy it are often well musically educated.
timeline of peoples life.
Employment type
Sex My primary consumers should have a professional
My product is to be unisex as all sexes attend job because music festivals are usual not cheap.
festivals in fact that's where a lot of young adults go
to meet people. Hobbies/Activities
Again I'm targeting the people who come to
Social status festivals and are passionate about arts and culture,
My product should aim for people who are quite therefore they may enjoy activities such as doing
and enjoying art, maybe they enjoy the nature or
outgoing and lively as that's kind of the atmosphere
simply meeting new people and doing activities
of music festivals, people who like going out and
together or getting to know each other.
partying with their friends. Also a lot of the time
celebrities may attend big music festivals like
Coachella.

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USER NEEDS AND WANTS ANALYSIS

Employment status Religious beliefs Environmental outlook

Some people may at this point of their lives be As festivals are cultural events I believe religious My product may or not incorporate aspects of
working therefore this will have an effect on their beliefs should not matter as everyone is looking to sustainability therefore if people aren't interested in
disposable income as students may not have much interact with new and different people from all across maintaining a safe environment this could be an extra
disposable income and neither will most workers that the globe with different ethnicities and different benefit for my product however, so far my product
have just debuted. However, in contradiction, many beliefs. doesn't incorporate much about
young wealthy celebrities come to these music
festivals. Values & Morals Product requirements in order of need
This is linked to educational background and age as -Design
Disposable income level well as social status as people who have a family to -Quality
The target audience is of quite young ages with no look after and students have very different values in -Comfort
families yet therefore these kinds of consumers are life students may think this is the period of their life -Value for money
those that have more disposable income meaning can where they have to have the most fun and therefore sustainability.
spend a larger proportion of their incomes) as they will want to constantly meet new people and make
are not in need of spending so much on their families connections, which is the greater target audience for
and the future of their family or themselves so they this project style. Whereas, families core values may
are able to satisfy their personal wants more. be spending time with and bring about their family
members.

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FESTIVAL RESEARCH INTO CONTEXT
Music festivals: My target audience is young adults and teenagers going
to large music festivals. I got inspiration from existing festivals in order to
figure out a possible color scheme or ideas of what kinds of activities
there are in music festivals to create a greater experience and
atmosphere.

"The experience"
An experience can be defined as: a particular instance of personally encountering
or undergoing something

'Personally encountering'- I would like to make the experience of my product a

personal one for everyone, I want everyone to feel something different and
unique with the product. It is also: the result of the mind's interaction and liaison
between your physical body and the non-physical or spiritual soul. So to create
and good experience for someone through a product you will have to considered
the 5 senses as well as how you want to connect with their emotions.
"A festival "
A festival can be defined as: an organized series of concerts, plays, or movies,
typically one held annually in the same place.
It can also be defined as: a day or period of celebration. 'Celebration'- I intend to
fully satisfy this aspect of accommodation at festivals for the consumers.

The product should not be too big as it has to fit the space allowed.

As I am designing my product I will consider the environmental effects of it, as it

will most likely be made of timber and maybe textiles, these need to be
sustainable as well as recyclable. I would like to buy my materials from eco­
friendly sources, the forest from where my wood comes from has to be a
managed forest to prevent illegal logging and the felling process not in areas that
are already going through deforestation such as the Amazon forest. In addition to
reduce the carbon footprint. Of my product I will use only local materials from
around the area of the festivals location.

(Pictures from STORM

Budweiser music festival in
Shanghai, Latitude festival in
the UK, Coachella in the US,
Glastonbury in the UK and
Sziget festival in Hungary)

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FESTIVAL RESEARCH INTO CONTEXT
Therefore if I make a product
Camping: this is one of the problems experienced in music festivals. I would like
around camping and
to think about combining comfort and practicality with a festive and fun looking
accommodation I would to
accommodation. A lot of the time camping at festivals become very unorganized
incorporate an aspects of
and unpleasant for everyone especially in bad weather conditions.
comfort, nostalgia and
modern (photogenic places)
Something funky and crazy yet
affordable would be more suitable
young adults that like to take lots
of creative pictures for social media
as well as to get the full experience
of being away from home and in a
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completely different world, a world
of music. However I would like to
aim towards the more premium
offers therefore for celebrities or
Recently, these past few years the moderately high incomed users.
retro and 80s style has come about
again which is where the very bright
colors have come into play. Also items
like polaroids are very popular
therefore I think airstream camper Another recurring problem that people
vans and tipis give that kind of have is necessary camping accessories.
nostalgic, hippy vibe people want to As some people that go to festivals
feel from festivals. don't usually go camping or don't have
.• space in their two-five day luggage and
Latitude festival calls this pink tipis therefore aren't able to bring things like
base camp "pink moon" Slogan: sleeping mats (and maybe for extra
"Camp in style with Pink moon". This is comfort inflatable mattresses). Sziget
the kind of merchandising festivals music festival offers equipment to be

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create for a different world and a rented or bought by campers once they
premium experience which is what get there.
consumers desire. SIJG[T"""""°ICT
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as from this I can see how I have ti make
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them as practical as possible as well as
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suitable for several weather conditions
in these cases as there are
depending on where the festival will be. The
highly waterproof.
shiny surface is to reflect heat as the
burning man festival is in the middle of the
Nevada desert.

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EXISTING PRODUCT ANALYSIS: THE WORK OF Environment

PAST AND PRESENT DESIGNERS Masonite is a hardboard therefore it is hard to recycle however it is made
of sustainable wood from managed forests. Aluminum however is very
easily recyclable. Also these are now electric as it has many appliances in it
Airstream - By Wally beam (1936) which erases the use of petrol which is better for the environment. I
intend to make my product as environmentally friendly as possible to
I have chosen Airstream trailers to analyze as they are easily recognized by the distinctive shape of reduce the carbon footprint of my product. My product if it is a caravan
their rounded and polished aluminum coachwork and are very popular at the moment as I previously will not be a mobile one as it will only be at festivals and therefore doesn't
mentioned nostalgic vehicles and setting have become more an more common as the vintage style need to be used as transport.
has revisited the newer generations.
Customers
This kind of caravan is the perfect fit or 2-3 people which is prefect for festivals as people often
come with a few friends or relatives. It can target any age group as it has a very friendly
environment however is best fit for people at festivals that are between ages 17-34 that are used
to cramming or camping. These caravans provide style and comfort for very fashionable young
adults. My product is aiming at this customer base and I would like to aim to maximize
functionality and give my consumers enough space. As many people do not go to festivals alone
but rather with a group of friends.

Form and Materials Size

Early models were made of Masonite- a type of hardboard made of pressed wood fibers- as well Some airstreams are quite large however in order to fit the
as a lot of riveted Aluminium. They are in the shape of a tear drop or just have a very rounded tone. I area limits for accommodation a small airstream would fit fine
like this look as it looks very alienated, and different to what we usually see, which I think is a great as not much other than the airstream itself is needed around it.
look for music festivals as everything at festivals looks a bit 'out of the norm'. The inside follows a The exterior length of a airstream flying cloud is 25' 11" and
very similar style even the newer models now, wood and aluminum. They have a very sleek rounded usually the size limit is 30' length, the width of it is 8' 1" and
yet modern feel to them. As shown above the common structure and layout of an airstream, the limit is 10' therefore it is the perfect size for a festival. As I
everything is very compact and well fit in order for it to be multifunctional but not so that there is no mentioned previously, I aim to fit a few rather than just one
space to move around in it. I would like my product to have similar aesthetics to this product I may person in my product.
use the rivets and tinny alienated look to make people feel like they're experiencing something
slightly surreal. I intend to add intricate patterns with bright colours as from my research that it what
I found out people associate with festivals. Function
The products role was originally made for traveling as people
These pop art 80s and 90s color
who would go on road trips would bring their airstreams a
schemes are what many people
long to camp wherever they may come to a stop. It is made
think music festivals base their
for sleeping and basic cooking as well as gain to the toilet in
chosen schemes off of.I shall also
cases of emergency while there are no toilets around. The
consider neon colors as that is
beds are usually able to be turned into a seating area. It can
what people usually associate
also just be used for storage if there is no space in the car for
with the lights at festivals.
equipment of luggage. It is very multifunctional and practical
on the short-term. My product should have multiple
functions such as a basic cooking appliances, a toilet maybe a
Cost shower, a bed or more.
Prices range from $13,000-$130,000 which is a huge price range however these each model and
style have different prices and vintage used camper-vans are usually slightly cheaper between
Safety
$13,000 - $89,000. However, if these were at as festivals up for rental they would be much
cheaper as a company would rent them out of sell them to the festival so they can therefore be They are provided with a lot of safety and security equipment
re-used. The price of rental for my product should be obviously cheaper than the price of rental when the airstream is bought. My product should be suitable
for an air stream now in order for people to afford it even if I target people with slightly higher for any possible weather conditions as well as fit with any
incomes. It can be similar to the price fa nearby hotels as people will want the practicality of not safety devices making sure all electrical appliances are fitted
having to travel to the festival everyday however there are also disadvantages to it as hotels have with live wires.
all services provided such as a proper bathroom etc.So, these benefits and disadvantages balance
each other out.

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VW Classic Camper Van - "Splitty"

I think the VW camper van is also suitable to add as Environment

inspiration for my product as they are also vintage items that These camper vans have petrol engines which therefore increase their
are now very popular. These camper vans are the 'Ideal carbon footprint making them non-environmentally friendly. However, the
travel and leisure van to make you feel right at home sense of nostalgia makes people want to keep the engines petrol run rather
anywhere.' The name "splitty" derived from the spill looking than modernizing them yet I think mixing nostalgia with the modern feel
windscreen as shown on the left. makes it even better.

Form and Materials Materials

These vans have pivot doors rather than sliding doors and an usual The VW camper vans use mainly Vohringer Board as it is good looking, long­
average of 21-23 windows. It had a fabric sunroof as an additional lasting and incredibly lightweight it is a plywood that is used n many camper
feature. The Samba or 'splitty' is most commonly know for its two vans as it doesn't delaminate over time and has an attractive edge trim. This
standard colors the middle part usually being white and the other could be a good material option when designing my product if I want it to
either being a pastel or flashy vintage color. As mentioned before I be hardwearing and if it is of a solid structure like a bungalow or camper
will very likely incorporate the vintage or 80s colour scheme to my van. Vw camper vans also use Birch Plywood to customize the look of the
product as nostalgic themes are very popular in todays fashion. interior as it has a fine grain texture, and a rich sheen and is beautiful when
They have many different styles of interiors offered as well as left untreated for a natural look. It can also be stained or wood veneered or
customisation. hardwearing laminated.

Size
Customers
These VW camper vans are usually 15ft
VW camper vans are made to transport 8 people which is great fro
long and 6ft wide.
a great group of friends however only up to 3 adults max can sleep
in these vans, similar to the airstream. Or this can also fit 2 adults
and 2 small kids which is great for families. I intend to be able to Safety
lodge up to 3 people in my accommodation after the results of my There are air bags anti-lock braking
research concluding to 58% of the interviewees saying they came systems
to the festival with 5 or more friends.
Conclusion
Cost I think airstream has a great aesthetic on the inside and out which is very
The price of classic camper vans nowadays range from the fit for the purpose of practicality for a music festival, however a vehicle is
$15,000s to $25,000+. However, to rent these vans would cost not necessarily needed in the case of my product therefore a camper van
between $680 $1,000 for 4 nights ( the average length of a stay like the airstream or the VW splitty maybe come to greater costs as it
over festival is 3-5 days long.) provides more functions than is required and absolutely essential.

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 QUESTIONNAIRE RESULTS AND ANALYSIS What main problems have you experienced while sleeping over at this festival?

User centered design What have you found are the main problems of sleeping
over at the festival?
I have conducted a survey on 15 different people at a music festival between the ages 15-34. I Looking at these results 45 % of people stated that biggest
mixed a range of questions to help me get the right grasp out of my set of results: Why and in what problem with staying over at the festival was that it was too
conditions they are at the festival and I asked about their thoughts on the experience as well as noisy when it came to sleeping time. From this I may add an
element of insulating or sound proofing my product. 25% of
what should be improved.

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people also mentioned they preferred sleeping at home
therefore I will try an make the accommodations homely as
Who did you come to the festival with and how many people?
possible whilst still making them feel like they're completely
How many peopl• did you The majority of the people interviewed, as shown in the pie chart on disconnected from the homes and are in an other world,
attend the festival with?
the left, attended the festival with 5 or more people. Most people this helped give everyone the balance of being able to
mentioned they came with their group of friends. This data can benefit from the late night music as well as feeling comfy in
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therefore help me decide how many people my product show me able their lodge and feeling the whole experience of the festival
to accommodate. However, 5+ people to accommodate is quite so they don't miss out.
challenging so I'm assuming the group of people can take two different
lodgings.
• 5+
e 3-4 If you aren't, why not?
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Alone Most people did, however some said they didn't because they said it is always
uncomfortable yet thus means they don't get the benefit of experiencing the full music
festival and they miss out on the best parts.As well as that some said they didnt just
If you are, why did you stay over at the festival ?
because they wouldn't be able to shower.
A lot of people stay over at festivals because its more convenient partly because they don't have to
travel back and the majority of people said because they didn't want to miss anything and partly because
What at the festival needs to be improved?
the best bands come out later and to get the full experience staying awake is what most people count on
What do you think needs improving?
doing. Therefore comfy beds will be necessary when people are exhausted and need at least a few hours
46% of people thought that out of sanitary, littering, food,
of descent sleep however I may not need all the multi functions I originally thought of having although in
sound quality and accommodation, littering was what most
the morning snd during the day people may want to relax to recover from the night before.
people chose therefor maybe I can incorporate a key
element of sustainability and helping the environment in
the location of the festival in my product. The second most
What kind of accommodation are you staying in?
popular option was sanitary which I will try and fix as I may

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Taking into consideration that 75% of people were sleeping add a small shower or toilet in my product if it fits in.
What kind of accommodation are you staying In? over at the festival, I asked them what they were staying in
and a comment of how the experience was in order to
figure out what needed to be improved. Most people either What colors do you associate with festivals ?

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said they were staying in a nearby hotel because the
I showed the interviewees several color schemes and asked
options of accommodation at the festival itself weren't
them which ones they usually see at festivals. The majority
great and the other part of the majority stayed in tents
of people said neon colors many people also said bright
which they complained were not comfortable. Therefore I
colors like the poppet picture above however some also
figured it was my task to improve the standards of
said either the warm colours, mostly red or the cool colors
accommodation at music festivals.
mostly blues and greens therefore to conclude people think
festivals are very colorful so I therefore have a range of
options for my products color and design.

Why did you come to the festival ?

60% of interviewees said they came to the festival to have fun with friends whilst 35% of the others
said either because of the music or to get the full experience. This emphasis that the element of
t=sharing the experience with friends and others plays a huge part of why people come to these
festivals therefore I want to try and great this sense of small communities and group with my product
maybe joining several of my products to allow people to come together and share the space and
experience.

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Solution
I have come to a rough conclusion of what my final product will be, it will be based around
accommodation as I have noticed a pattern. Accommodation covers several aspects to a festival
such as comfort experience and convenience therefore I think it is an important role at festivals that
should be widely explorable. One of the main problems people experience at festivals is their
sleeping or experience of staying over at festivals because although many people to try to pull all­
nighters its not possible for 3-5 days straight which is why it is perfect to a have a comfy place to
sleep when you are exhausted and probably more. I think creating better accommodation will
greater enhance the experience people have at festivals. Accommodation can also very broadly
incorporate other problems such as having intimacy with your friends while still being in a crowd, as
well as being protected from bad weathers especially in the UK.

Design Brief

My design brief is to design and manufacture a product which would provide comfort and
shelter for people attending festivals. Research has shown that solutions for shelter at
festivals are either very basic in the form on tents or very expensive rentals such as
Airstream caravans. The weather at festivals can be unpredictable; therefore festival
goers require some form of shelter. Many festivals also last a few days which mean
people need overnight shelter.
The target user for this type of shelter are young and stylish professionals who would
attend festivals with their friends. They are very trend aware and like quirky products
which are high quality but provide good value for money. They are heavy social media
users and look for opportunities to share their experiences via online platforms such as
lnstagram.
The solution I am planning to design will be a scaled down model of a tipee type shelter.
The prototype will have to be a scale model due to restrictions on budget and space.
The idea is that the scale model could be used as a sample to show to festival
organisers who could then rent the full size product out at their festival.
The product will need to be functional but aesthetically pleasing and provide a pleasing
design to trend conscious users. It should be as sustainable as possible as the user
group are environmentally aware.

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DESIGN SPECIFICATION
After overlooking my results from my research and analyzing
Environment/Sustainability
it as well as analyzing existing products on the market I have
My product will have a reduced carbon footprints by using local
concluded what I need to include in my product for it to be materials. I will use a mix of timbers and textiles. I may I will only
successful. use natural materials. I will not use manufactured boards as they
are very hard to recycle and reuse as the adhesive can't come off.
Form
My product is very much based on its aesthetics as festivals Safety
themselves are usually about creating an appealing experience to My product will be suitable for most weather conditions including
everyone. As previously mentioned, I want my consumers to feel rain, and sun however probably not snow. I will make sure to avid
like they are in another world experiencing something out of the any minor safety hazards such as bumping their head in the entry. I
norm, to create a memorable experience as the main task of the will reduce the amount of adhesive used to prevent hazards of toxic
contextual challenge is to enhance customers experience at a materials. Most of my edges will be rounded and I would avoid all
festival. Therefore I am enhancing the experience through better sharp corners for safety precautions. Additionally, my product may
accommodation. I want my product to appeal to the customers. I have to be fire retardant because if it catches on fire it may spread
will do this through the use of bright colors as well as different to many other accommodations in a short amount of time.
shapes and forms like in my existing product analysis, I realized
that rounded shapes often appeal to customers. During my Size
research I found out that most people associated festivals with
To reiterate, it should be able to fit a minimum of 2 people and a
bright pop art colors or neon colors therefore I aim to add at least
maybe a maximum of 6 depending on the design. It will be done to
a hint of flashy colors in my product. Making my product eye­ •
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catching would make more festival go-ers to want to experience
my product.
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Cost My product is made to accommodate people
The rental prices for my products would range from $100- at a festival by providing them with shelter and a place to sleep over
$150 per night for the consumers however for installation .,;;::.;.;;..=.,;:-ii:;...�------� night and/or be protected from sudden changes in weather
and buying my product the festivals would buy my products conditions such as storms, if staying over night at the festival. It is
for roughly $12,000 per unit seeing that, if the rental price supposed to be comfortable and convenient. There will be storage
per product is $150 dollars per night and a festival lasts 3-5 aod bedd;og, It may accommodate se,ecal people.
days long and the same company may provide these •
lodgings for 2 festivals a year, my product should last
roughly 10 years. However they are buying in bulk (more Materials
•
than 100 items), therefore I may give them a 20% discount I will mostly use timbers but also textiles and possibly acrylic too. I
overall so the final price adds up to roughly $12,000. The will use hardwoods and the outside will be water resistant to be
cheapest hotel prices in Coachella start from $50 a night, resistant in different weather conditions. I will use a hardwearing
however my product will be of high quality and will allow wood so that my product can be used for a long time, hopefully up
festival go-ers to not have to commute to the festival as to 10 years. For the base I shall use plywood as it doesn't have to be
the tents will be located in the grounds. aesthetically pleasing since it will hardly be seen, this will reduce my
costs of production as manufactured boards are cheaper than hard
User requirements woods. However for the structure of my product I will use a
I'm targeting consumers who appreciate arts and culture, and hardwoods such as oak or maple rather than teak or mahogany as I
therefore appreciate aesthetics. As most people in my survey said like the light tone of oak and teak wood as I think mahogany colored
they come in groups of friends my product will either be able to wood would be too dark for the purpose of a music festival.
accommodate several people (2-6} or will be able to be installed
in huddles. My consumers age will range from 17-34 as the crowd
at festivals are usually quite young adults. I do not intend to
accommodate families with children.

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Design 1 turned out to be one of the best design according to my initial design specification. The form of this product Design 2 did not score very high as I think the functions of it are limited. I have only allowed for
stands out as I have use the rounded but different shape for the main structure of my product. I used an outside- of-the­ space to sleep for 1-2 people meaning they will not be able to stand upright in the tent, which
box idea to catch consumers eyes. I have also incorporated the nostalgic effect of the VW 'splitty' that I used for my is not very practical however it may be all some people want from accommodation. Although,
product analysis as it adds a hint of color to the design. It also can accommodate 4 people and store baggage which are my design specification states that my design should apply all the functions. I also think on the
the two of the main functions identified in my design specification. I think the idea of a built in bunk bed also helps save aesthetics side of it, it doesn't stand out compared to my other designs as it is a very simple
space compared to design 4 as it is more space consuming. I think also this slanted like structure would help water run design which does not make people feel they're at a special music festival. I think I need to
down it incase of rain however it may not maximize utilization of materials. I think this design may be more suitable to elaborate the complexity of the design in order to make it a worthy product. The tent-like
the context of the situation than design 4 and 6 as design 4 maybe too spacious to be put in a festival as space for structure of this design allows practicality for rain as it will all run down the sides as they are
accommodation is limited, additionally design 6 would take up a lot of space and can not accommodate many people. sloped. And the material will be waterproof. However, this would be cheap to make and will
This product would be made out of a thermoforming plastic which may increase the carbon footprint of this product - require very few materials, making it more environmentally friendly than design 1. I will use
being produced and may also be quite costly to produce as a specific mold would need to be made. non-manufactured timbers in order to be able the recycle the product after its life.

User feedback: User feedback:

"Is that for one person?"-Yr 11 Student; I need to make it a bit bigger if I want it to fit a double bunk bed. - -"There should be windows to increase the amount of light shining into the tent. This would
"I love idea of the teardrops being able connect together so bigger groups of friends can build or have access to a support the environment as well as create happier, positive atmosphere."
bigger space, but privacy from time to time time will be important." - I like that the color is rather dark because it is going to block external lights to enter and
"You should think about getting inspiration from sound recording studios or private phone booths in offices. These therefore improve the sleeping experience."
places need great sound proofing and you could get some good ideas for materials or shapes that absorb sounds." - "What color are the walls going to be from the inside? Consider the atmosphere created by
"I really like the design hint and reference to 60s and 70 festival culture and even the teardrop shape alludes to that." the colour..."

"The shape seems perfect against rain and wind too! That can totally ruin any festival." "Festivals usually allow for some wacky experiments or installations. If the tent is made of
wood...or some of it could you find something more interactive or functional for the outer
"My only critique is why this should be made of wood? Other materials might be more sustainable or do a better job. If
walls? Maybe a chill out space with noise cancelling ear muffs or a mini visual projection
it is wood think what about the choice of wood makes your idea stronger? Right now I'm still struggling to understand
wall. Anyway just a few thoughts."
how you will achieve such a smooth rounded shape with wood. This Design feels like it could still have sturdy wooden
skeleton but with a canvas wrapping to keep it light and easy to breakdown and rebuild at other festivals. The ability to - What will the inside actually look like?
assemble and disassemble even if it's not actually a tent seems important because festivals only last for a few days Pros - Looks easy to set up, practical
before the spaces need to be cleared out." Cons - Wood again heavy to carry
"Pros - 3mx3mx3m is huge, lots of room. Cool design."
- "Cons - Very heavy to carry, possibly not portable given design."

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This design is also quite simple but a nice shape and it uses a range of materials together in which I can
show a range of skills. One of my aims on the design specification was to use abnormal shapes which I Scoring a 13, this six people tent is a large unit the three main purposes of my product, it is able to
think is represented in this design However as many of the other products, It may not be able to provide space for 6 people to sleep in and roughly store any items. This design also allows privacy
accommodate many people at a time however they can be arrange in huddles however this will be for each couple of two people sharing a section as well as it can open up loose walls to create a
more costly for the buyers as they will have to buy several of them. Additionally, the cost per unit as it whole tent for everyone to share the space. I think this product is also better cost wise as it is
requires a lot of technical skills but it quite small. However, this may be a sustainable product if I use more worthy of the initial price for my product. To improve I would change something about the
non-manufactured woods and cotton as the fabric covering that stretches over it, although it doesn't aesthetics of it as it is not very appealing or interesting for festival goers. Additionally, this may to
seem like a very stable product which could affect the consumers safety additionally the curtains will be a very stable product if the walls are loose which can risk the safety of the people inside.
not protect the lodgers from external conditions like wind or rain during the night, additionally, it could Furthermore, although it meets my specification by being able to accommodate many people at a
mean that creatures will be able to enter easily, risking the consumers' safety, or even strangers may time, I've realized that this aspect of my specification may not be very convenient as although
accidentally come in and may be under the influence of alcohol which could against risk the safety of most people go to festivals in groups, they may want some privacy and intimacy therefore most
the people in the tent. people may not actually want to share a tent with 5 other people especially if some of the others
are just mutual friends, therefore this large tent may create some impracticality. The design does
mostly meet the specification for safety however as it's incline roof shape allows water to drip of
the sides and the material will be water proof protecting the consumers, however, is has many
User feedback: sharp corners which would need to be rounded.
Why is there a need for the curtain?
That may be risking the consumers safety and what if there's a rain storm, rain would
enter the tent making the stayers wet. User feedback:
- What will the inside actually look like? Pros - Very sociable, big tents are great fun, Practical design
It doesn't seem to maximize the space of the inside. Cons - Again looks heavy, would be good if could break the design into 2 or 3 bags so
Pros - Curtains are good for privacy, carrying could be shared between the group. Even better if those "part" tents could be
Cons - Wasted floor space due to design, hexagon shape causes this, could have had used on their own.
more if didn't go out in the middle. - If your aim is to be able to fit many people in, I really like this one as a big shared tent.

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DESIGN 5 DESIGN 6
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Personal Response/Evaluation against specification

Personal Response/Evaluation against specification

This slightly more complex looking design scored the most as I think it looks appealing and is able
This is design I think is too plain and not at all in the same range as the other products as it
has nothing special about it on the aesthetics side nor an extra, special function, which is to store and accommodate which is why it meets the specification in terms of form and function.
why it didn't meet the specification for 'form' .This design could be improved in many Also the materials used are sustainable which reduced the carbon footprint unless I use acrylic.
ways. Although, safety wise, it has rounded edges and corners which meet the safety Rather than wood as it is naturally water resistant however it gets scratched very easily.
Furthermore, it may require a lot of space area wise which will be costly to lodge at a festival as
requirements, it is not suitable for weather conditions such as rain as the water will get
space for accommodation is often very limited, therefore very few of these would be able to be
stuck on the flat roof of the tent. It meets the function of being able to accommodate
used making my product elite, however this would make it not fit into my user requirements as
more than 2 people and it is quite spacious for the people.
it would mean my consumers would need to be able spend quite a lot which might not fit into
the budget of 17-34 year olds.
User feedback:
"Is that for one person?"-Yr 11 Student
User feedback:
What will the inside actually look like?
-'Very unique design, would definitely pay a little higher price compared to other competitors.'­
Pros - Its quite a practical shape as it maximises floor space. Yr 11 DT student
Cons - The roof needs a slight taper so that rain can run off the top especially if used in -'Form over function?'-Yr 11 DT student
the UK.
What will the inside actually look like?
It looks quite heavy.
- Pros - It looks much smaller and lightweight.
It maybe a bit to simplistic.
Looks like it would be good for a single person.
- Just looks like a box, very boring compared to the others.
Looks easy to put up and will stay low and unaffected in the wind.
Cons - The entrance looks difficult to get into
-I really like the originality of this one.

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DESIGN 7 DESIGN 8

Personal Response/Evaluation against specification Personal Response/Evaluation against specification

I think this is a very effectively aesthetically pleasing design as the form is very interesting and I think this may be a slightly more challenging design to physically produce and plastic will be the
original, however it does not have enough space even though they are also supposed to be set up in easiest way to do it which is not environmentally friendly. It is also slightly too similar to design 1 as
huddles; however I think that this is more worth the price of $250-$300 a night even though it is the inside is the same. It could be a more attractive product as right now I don't there is anything
quite small. I think this is still a good product as it provides a comforting experience to the very interesting to it apart from its odd shape and having an LED light on the top. In addition, the
consumers, as I think it suits the customer age range quite well. It may not be environmentally design is supposed to be an upside down lightbulb however it is not very obvious. Although, this is a
friendly to produce as it will produce a lot of waste. It also may not be able to accommodate more very different design which can create a very exceptional experience which is also my goal however it
than one or 2 people, however it does perform the basic function of provide shelter and a bed for is not different enough to stand out as an interesting product.
festival goers, and in the case of my product, I put form over function as festivals are often very
aesthetics based; which is why I decided this product would score an 11. User feedback:
-What will the inside actually look like?
User feedback: -Pros - Plastic much lighter, different levels interesting! Light on tent a great idea.
- "Is that for one person?"-Yr 11 Student; I need to make it a bit bigger if I want it to fit a double Rain is able to slide down on the sides easily.
bunk bed.
-Cons - strong enough for different levels?
- "I'm curious to know where the inspiration for the texture on the outside comes from? Is this for
How is it holding up as the bottom is rounded.
sound isolation? Seems odd. A ball shape would definitely stand out but I wonder if this is the best
shape to maximize peoples use of space inside? But as I wrote this I wonder if being able to roll them
around might actually be an excellent way to move them around. A bit like a zorb mixed with a wheel
barrow".
What will the inside actually look like?
Again it looks like there is a lot of wasted space around the bottom due to shape.
Cons - Looks heavy, looks difficult to set up.
Could it blow over in the wind?

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EXPLORATION OF FINAL DESIGN

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ACTING ON FEEDBACK I realized that I may need to make some of the rooms a bit bigger if I want it to fit a double bunk
bed.
Looking and acting upon the feedback given I think is a very important skill when designing
therefore after having asked classmates, family and professional designers I will edit and
Many people have mentioned the difficulty of setting the tents up on the spot of the festival,
consider what could be changed to improve a selection of my initial designs to then further
which is quite a challenge to face, I will try to build upon it although most of these structures
develop. were not design to be set up but to be placed there and then rented

I also recognize that I have been focused on the outside of my product rather the inside which is equally
or even more important therefore I will do some editing on the inside of my design and come up with a Colour psychology
more solid design plan so that when it comes to the making I can envision exactly what my product $efllectW�l\lls€�rn/Jiem colour psychology to choose the
should look and feel like on the inside and out. interior and exterior colors of my product especially the interior
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FURTHER RESEARCH In this further research I discovered what colors work well with
Complementary

each other as well as what colors are associated with what

emotions and how they make people feel.
Anthropometric data analysis I found out that the colour red connotes to passion, appetite
stimulating, and it is very attractive. In contrast it can also
I have decided to elaborate my designs my adding a more technical detail to the inside. I have done r-t"Wmola•
Triadic signify anger, danger, heat, stop. It is also known to be a very
some research and found several different possible sound proof materials I could use to insulate the
communicative colour.
sound inside the accommodation so that people are able to have more intimacy and can block out the
noise of the loud music if they want to have a good rest.

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When analyzing the colour grey I found that it was a more
passive and neutral shade which shows seriousness. When
thinking about environment its exerts a very low energy feeling
however it works well when it is popped with another colour for
contrast.

Blue a very commonly used colour refers to the sky and the

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dependable and calm. An experiment was carried out where
workers at a firm were put to work in a white office and then in
a light blue office, blue is shown to make you feel wise, more
productive and awake.
15 Best Soundproofing Materials and Foml<Jla:
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Purple presents royalty as it is not a commonly found colour in

Looking at 15 of the best soundproofing materials I found acoustic foam the more suitable for my nature therefore it makes things look expensive. Lilac is a softer
product. Acoustic Foam is a material commonly used in recording studios, it has a distinctive wedge or
shade which can trigger the same emotional response but
pyramid shape that is highly effective at absorbing sound. They can cover the walls to make a whole
room soundproof. slightly toned down.
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Anthropometric data analysis Orange is a colour than contrasts well with grey as does purple,
it is known to represent success and high energy.

To find out what scale my model should be I did some research on anthropometric data. I looked at
the average male height in the world which turned out to be 176.5cm then I looked at the 95th Yellow very commonly connotes to joy.
percentile which lead me to 189cm therefore in order for my product to be able to accommodate at
least 95% of consumers my product needs to be made according to 189cm. Therefore the height of my
product needs to be roughly 2.25m in order to have some head margin. And therefore the width will Green is known to be a very calming colour and it can also
also be 2.25m wide for sleeping. enhance creativity.

Linking both my pieces of further research together I managed to find the right combination of material and colour. I have decided to pick either a green or black studio foam as green can creating a calming effect
however the only green studio foam I have found is too bright which I am worried will be too alerting. Whereas with black studio foam I can add ambient light to make it more calming and in addition to that people often
wake up too early because of sunrise therefore black will let people sleep in a little longer.

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FINAL DESIGN APPROACH The woods thickness will be 3cm
I have chosen to do my teardrop idea as my final design as it is the one which I received most x 3cm (Considering I'm making a
positive feedback from. In addition to this it is one of the designs that I think will be best as I can I will also be 1:2.5 scale model) This size of
incorporate the original shape and aesthetics with the functions I want it to include. I have soundproofing the wood will provide strength and
redesigned it slightly to make it more functional than it was before. I intended to create a inside of the will be easy to work with and
prototype of a scaled-down version of my product of a scale 1 : 2.5 teardrop. Using audio will work with the scale of the
foams shown on the prototype I am making.
right:
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outside of the product rather than on . 3 I will be using mitre dowel joint
the inside as people would expect it to to join the 3 sections of wood
be, this again adds some originality. together.

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woods that suit the purpose
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I will have a bulb of fabric attached to the
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stretch out in the form the frame. I will woods which are slower
use cotton for the prototype constructed growing.
My prototype will be able to be fully disassembled. This
from plain weave. Cotton is strong and
______ I will use plywood for the bottom part of the would make the product much easier to transport.
dimensionally stable. The plain weave The wood could be reused
base as it is slightly cheaper than pine and will Products which are able to be disassembled are also
will provide enough shape and structure or recycled at the end of
provide a very strong base/foundation for the much better for the environment as damaged parts can
for the bulb shape. Plain weave will give the products usable life.
production. The aesthetics of this piece are be repaired or replaced. At the end of the life the
the fabric a smooth surface making it
not as critical as the function as the piece will prototype could also be broken down into different parts
easy to print on as I shall print my
------ not really be seen. and reused e.g. the fabric could be used to make a
customized pattern on it.
cushion.
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INSPIRATION FOR FINAL
CONCEPT SKETCHES

I have collated some images to help me draw my final concept design In order to
get the right combination of the bulb shape as well as the wooden frame/ cage
around the fabric bulb. The�e will also help me see how the frame will fit together
technically as I will need a solid base.

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DESIGN IDEAS- PRINTING ON TEXTILES Design 1
Most people I asked did not like design 1 as it
For the canvas of my prototype I have decided to print my own pattern onto the looked incomplete and odd shaped.
fabric . I will do this using heat transfer paper and the heat press. I have chosen to Also it is black and white which people said looks
go with a geometric pattern as I think it is more suitable for music festivals, I will sophisticated but not suited for a festival.
use bright colors so that they stand out.

Design 2
Design 2 got mediocre feedback many people
liked it but said it was too 'cute' and maybe too
feminine as it should be more unisex. It was also
found to be a little repetitive Also quite
geometric in style, very flashy to the eye
however can be seen as quite simple.

Design 3
Design 3 was also quite liked as people said they
liked the 'woven effect'.
However, I personally dont find it that interesting
and eye catching compared to the other designs,
I think it s missing something perhaps a different
colour?

Design 4
Everyone I asked chose design 4 as they thought it
really caught their eyes to be different to the rest, the
shape was said to be original and interesting and the
added pattern in side was also very liked.
I really like the honey comb effect it has as I have
combined the theme of nature with the geometric/
electronic theme of music festivals. I really like the
combination of colours as well but I may try several
different colour combinations.

Design 5
I collated some images of music festivals such as Sziget and ultra to Design 5 was not really liked at all as it looks like
make a mood board for inspiration. From these images I have noticed a 'worse version of design 2' and the added lines
a pattern of bright colors and geometric shapes which I will consider make it look less complete.
when designing my pattern. I used Computer aided design to create
these shapes for my initials designs.

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FURTHER EXPLORATION OF FINAL PATTERN DESIGN
Looking at my chosen pattern I decided to try a few different colour
combinations to find the one that would suit my product best.

After patterns 1 and 2 I decided to make the lines ■ Design 3

thicker as they need to stand out at the music ■ Design 4
■ Design 5
festival, so to make them bolder.

Design 3 was the original colourscheme I was ■ Design 6

going for as it it very fresh and appealing.
However, I thought the purple may be too pastel ■ Design 7
for a music festival. However, this design got the
3rd most votes.

The most liked colourscheme was that of design

4, I also personally really liked this one as it is
very contrasting and the turquoise are very
bright eye catching colors. After analysing my results I decided to test the prints
out with the heat press on my chosen fabric to see
I then thought the pink maybe too female what it would look like. This trials helped me cancel
oriented so to make a more unisex scheme I many options out as most colors did not print out the
chose the colors orange and turquoise which I way they appeared digitally due to a limited range of
found very appealing, this got the 3rd most votes colors in the printer. The orange turned out to look
along with design 3. more yellow, the bright purple turned darker, the
pale purple turned blue, the pink turned slightly
more red and the turquoise turned a darker green.
I tried a very different colour scheme tan the
previous patterns, for design 6. I found the
orange and purple contrasted quite nicely with Due to the unexpected changes I had to choose
each other, and it was a change from the which combination looked best according to how it
turquoise. Although, the colour choice was bold printed and I finally chose design 4 which had also
and contrasting it got the lowest votes in my gained most votes previously.
results.

To change from the pale purple decided to use a

brighter purple to make it stand more against the
turquoise. This worked out really well and got
the 2nd most likes in my results.

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RESEARCH ON SMART MATERIALS
For the fabric of my prototype I have decided to do some research on smart inks that
could add a special visual effect to my product as it will be at a festival, where aesthetics Chosen ink - Photochromic
are usually a main attraction.
Biodynomic Liohllno Replicoles the Rucluollons of Doylioht

Photochromic ink darkens, as the light level increases. Some photochromic

inks change colour. UV light is what causes the darkening of the ink, which
means the ink works best in natural light.

This would mean that during the day as light intensity changes would change
the brightness of the parts of the pattern that are highlighted

Hydrochromic ink Hydrochromic ink darkens, when in contact with water, therefore this could be
interesting in the rain, which would only work well in very rainy countries such
as the UK I have chosen to use photochromic ink as this is relies on sunlight
which is a reliable source of energy as it means the ink will always be
visible during the day, whereas inks like hydrochromic ink and
However, festivals mostly occur during the summer which is usually warmer and
thermochromic ink may not be very reliable as it may not rain or the
less rainy than in winter therefore I can not rely on it to rain to be able to the
temperature may not be high enough to cause a colour change.
special effect.

I will I highlight only certain parts of my design to stand out against the
rest on the sunlight, this will add a visual effect and will be more
visually appealing to passer-bys.

Glow in the dark ink is an eco-replacement to electricity with its self­

rejuvenating and sustainable output of ambient light; the powder will absorb Brightness of the ink will be highest at noon as that
energy {UV) from conventional lighting and sunlight and will then emit it slowly is when light intensity is at its maximum.
over a period of time.
Colours
This could be very interesting to use at music festivals as it I could make party
of the pattern on my product glow at night which could add to a special effect. These are the four colours I
have ordered online to test
out. I will then chose my
Thermochromic ink Thermochromic inks use the process of thermochromism, which means materials colour of preference out of:
that change their shade or hue in response to temperature. It is used within a large 'Sexy magenta', Cobalt blue,
number of industries and including, fashion, print and design, arts and crafts, Yellow and Purple.
automotive, marine, military, promotional, arts and crafts, packaging, advertising
and interior design.

Using this ink could be quite interesting as my pattern would change hues at
different points of the day due to temperature changes throughout the day,
therefore it would be a different colour on the morning, at noon and at night.

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SAMPLING
I have started to prototype different parts of my product in order to figure out how parts will fit
together realistically. I call this process 'progression through trial'.

Removable Dowel joint (cage+ base)

Mitred Mortise and Tenon Joint
Furthermore, I have been working on trying to make my product
more easily transportable and easy to be set up. Therefore, I have
decided to make it partially mountable. In order to accomplish this
I have come up with the idea of having a double layer base, so that
the legs of my product can be slotted into the first layers the base
and to sit on the bottom. To attach them together I will use a
dowel which will secure them together yet is still easy to put in and
take out (keeping in mind that this will still be assembled by festival
staff and not just not the consumers themselves.
(This is system has been demonstrated on the left)

Joining the top

Finding out how to make the top bits join was a

real problem I needed to tackle as you can see in
the image on the left. Therefore I wanted to create
a similar slotting platform as the base but smaller
for the top, as shown in the image below. This
I have looked at and tried many ways in which to make the main structure worked however the pieces were not very secure
of my product perform its function to the best of its ability while still being meaning they could easily fall out of their slots,
aesthetically pleasing. Although, I was originally looking to use a mitre losing stability which would be dangerous for the
dowel joint however I came across the problem of drilling a hole into a sleepers. If I did use this method of joining the top,
slanted piece of wood without there being a puncture, this caused the two this would require more dowel joints which would
parts to not fit together smoothly, causing it to ruin part of the aesthetics. I start to look messy so I came up with a different
later figured out a more aesthetically pleasing joint which is just as effective idea using a plastic pipe tube as later shown in the
if not more than my original dowel joint idea as the dowel joint was also manufacturing section.
often inaccurate and making the two pieces no longer in line as the
complex angle didn't allow for the hole to be to drilled smoothly.
To secure the 3 pieces together, to make sure the joint doesn't fall out as it
is part of the main cage that needs to remain strong, I used PVA glue.
However, due to the weight of the longer piece at the top, the glue wasn't
able to hold them together.

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SAMPLING
After my sampling my woodwork, I started to sample my textiles and patterns to be printed
onto them as well as the attachment of the base.

Hinge for the base

To make my product more demountable I decided to

make the base foldable, for this I needed to use a hinge. I As I was testing the printing of different color combinations it
considered these three types of hinges: two different butt turned out that none of the colors were really the same as their
hinges and one barrel hinge. As I tested the barrel hinge it
digital version which was a slight problem however, my chosen
turned out to be slightly too weak as the base need to be
design was the one whose colours most resembled the ones I
strong and solid to hold the weight of 2-3 adults. I
had done digitally. Additionally, as I was testing out the printing I
originally chose picked out the gold hinge as it was more
decorative however I decided to go with the silver butt figured out the best way to print these patterns was by gutting
hinge as it was the strongest one since it is only the base the shape out as otherwise it makes the whole A4 rectangle
it won't really be seen by the public so it didnt need to be plastified which I did not really like, however of course this makes
decorative. The function and strength in this case was the printing process a lot long. At first I decided to use the iron
more important than the form and aesthetics. and do it by hand however this took a long time and was very
irregular in quality as sometimes it worked and sometimes not.

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MANUFACTURING
After having sampled all my different joint I have chosen the
strongest ones for my full prototype.

Some safety precautions I followed throughout the

This joint is to attach each branch of the structure to the base whole process was wearing safety goggles when
to fix it into position. Since my product is mountable I have I ordered 3cm by 3cm lengths of wood as the chosen cutting or drilling any pieces of wood to avoid saw
found a way to make setting it up very simple using the dowel thickness for the infrastructure of my product. Firstly, I dust or splinters from entering my eyes, as well as that
joint. For this I used a 13 mm diameter drill bit and dowel so accurately measured the sides of each of the 3 lengths and I always made sure my hair was tied back and I had an
that it is easy for people to pull it out and push it back in as it left 3 cm of margin on either side for the later cut angles. apron on. I never used the bandsaw unsupervised.
is a very ergonomic size for grabbing hold of. Firstly I cut out a For this is used a metal rule and a try-square in order to get
1cm x 3 cm slit at 8 equal intervals on the circumference of straight parallel and perpendicular lines.
the base to allow the frame to slot in and sit on the bottom Once I had all the markings at the ends of each piece either
base. Then, I marked an 'X" with a metal rule to find the to become. A mortise or a tenon I could create this mortise
middle point of the wood in order to drill the whole in the part by cutting off the two unwanted side with the band
middle. I used a centre lunch to establish where the hole will saw, for the tenon (slot) I have again used the band saw as
be, using a smaller drill bit and weaker drill, I drill the on the well as a chisel and mallet to get ride of the inside, then I
spot marked 'X' and then later when back over with the have filed down all the cut sides with a flat file.
13mm drill bit to drill a couple cm through Both the leg and
the base. Then I stuck the 13mm dowel in all the way and cut
off the end 3cms away for hand grip space, I used a mallet to
help knock the dowel in tightly.

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MANUFACTURING
After having finished assembling all the individual branches I figured
out how to put the whole frame together.

Additionally, this tube allowed me to be able to hang

To join up all the ends together at the top was a trial and Once it had all joined up it looked like this, I added a
lighting to illuminate the tent from the inside at night,
error process, at first I was going to cut a small circular coat of water-based varnish over the whole visible
with a very easily replaceable bulb. Now it is ready for
platform like the base to have them slot in however this surface area of the wood in order to give it a bolder
the fabric to lay on the inside.
plastic pipe method worked out the best as it was more finish as well as allow it to be slightly water proof in
secure and allowed the frame to really sit comfortably so cases on rain. I chose to use water-based varnish as it
I don't have to worry about them falling off. has a lighter touch than normal varnish and I wanted to
keep the natural look of the wood without it shining too
much, this also makes the wood more water resistant to
weather conditions that may occur at a festival.

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MANUFACTURING
After having finished all the wood work to my prototype I started doing the
fabric interior of the tent.

Firstly, I decided to use two different colours of fabric.

The inside will be a bright pink, whilst the outside is
white with the printed my chosen printed pattern on it,
to create a double layering and for the inside to not be
too bland. In order to be able to start cutting the fabric
to the right size I needed to create templates (Image 1)
for the different length as they will be sewn together to
form the bulb shape. I gave a seam allowance of 1.5 cm
(Image 2) around the border of the template for when it
comes to sewing. I cut 6 similar shapes and 2 slightly
differently for the opening curtain of the entrance to
the tent.

After I sewed them together, I added an extra feature of

a sewed in tube to allow a metal wiring to feed inside to
give the bulb more structure and support (Image 3 & 4).
Once the ring was fed in it helped properly outline the
shape of the bulb (Image 5) This was done at the top to
stay in place, in the middle and at the bottom for the
base.

When sewing everything together I always made sure to

sew 1.5 cm from the border in order to ensure quality
control. Leaving this seam allowance makes the edges
stronger and less likely to come apart, this also gives it a
better finish once turned inside out.

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MANUFACTURING
Here I am presenting how I did the exterior of the fabric with
my printed pattern.

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Firstly, I printed out all my required A4 and each angle of the frame in order for
sheets of pattern out on transfer paper, Then using my templates I pinned it to the fabric cover to be able to slide onto
which is needed for the heat press the fabric in order to cut them out, so that the wooden frame and sit inside nicely.
machine. Then I cut out all the shapes in I had the concordant ones to the pink Whilst stretching out to the shape of the
order to have a neat finish and not make fabric. cage.
the whole covering plastified.

After I had sewn all the pink pieces Lastly for the fabric base, I placed a circle
After doing this, used the heat pressing together and all the white pieces together of soft foam mat (which in the real
machine at a temperature of 160 degrees I was able to see the both the inside cover product would be sound proof material) to
celsius fro 5 seconds each. (the pink side) and the outside cover (the the bottom for extra comfort like a built in
patterned side) together to get the full mattress. This would then be coated and
tent cover with the metal wires lined lined with another white piece of fabric to
I lined up all the my patterns in order for
inside. Always following the controlled cover it up and sew it together to make
the full pattern to look tessellating, which
variable of a 1.5cm seam allowance, when sure the mat will not be able to fall out.
took a lot of time and effort.
sewing.
I printed my pattern on roughly lm by 3m
of fabric in order to have enough for my
templates. Later, I added a strap piece in for each side

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ASSEMBLAGE

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TESTING THE PHOTOCHROMIC PAINT

COBALT BLUE - PHASE CHANGE

Before applying the photochromic ink onto I was mildly disappointed with the results as it looked
my final product I had to sample it on some very messy and blotchy, making the pattern look
left over fabric. The colour change occurred more childlike. Additionally, it didn't work as
very rapidly and efficiently and I discovered expected as the colour did not
new ways of using the ink. The more Block out the pattern underneath. So I tried instead,
pigment, the darker the colour would turn to use less ink to make a more subtle wash over the
out. However these colours didn't not turn pattern (as shown in the smaller picture below). This
out as neon as I though they would, they was slightly nicer, however I concluded that it would
looked more like normal paint in the sun. I be very troublesome to make it neat and
ended up liking the purple and pink pigment homogenous on a large-scale all over my product.
the best as the blue was slightly watery and
the yellow was too light. Although I liked the
pink I didn't want my product to be Therefore I decided not to use the photochromic ink,
to not risk ruining the aesthetics of it.
overloaded with pink so I decided to sample
the purple colour on my pattern. I also tried
blending some of the colours to make
different mixes, however most of these
failed.

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FINISHED PRODUCT

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EVALUATION
After finishing my scaled prototype of my product I allowed
myself to compare it to my original design specification.

Cost
I think my product will be worth its price, maybe I can Function
Form
even reduce the price by a little bit. My product was It carries out its main function, to give people shelter
I think the form and aesthetics of my product is its main and a place to sleep at night. However it doesn't allow
made of quite a high quality which is why I would say it
strengths, it has really achieved the goal of being eye­ much space for storage. The foam mat inside is
should be in the range of $100-$150 a night.
catching as my pattern was very successful. The supposed to make the base comfortable however I have
Furthermore, if people want to enhance their
teardrop soap of my product is also said to be out of the come up with an alternative addition for the real
experience t the festival, they will be willing to pay this
norm. I used very bright colours. My fabric was a very product. Additionally, to prevent lodgers from the cold I
price.
good thickness as it held the shape of the bulb and was would have an electric heating mat, built into the mat in
able to drape just enough, the thickness may also the base, that would heat at night to keep the
prevent consumers from the cold which would be more User requirements consumers warm as temperatures at night time usually
effective than in a normal tent. However, fabric in the I think my product meets its user requirements as the drop especially in the UK. Further more to improve
real product should be either oil or wax coated or a age group is aimed around 17-34 year old which I think comfort for a soothing effect I will have a mechanism to
different type of fabric that is water resistant to would appreciate my product as the design is quite make my tent slowly rotate, however of course it will
withstand weather conditions especially if to be used in young. In addition, it is able to accommodate 2 people need to be able to be controlled as some people may
the UK as there is always a very high chance of rain. The maximum however these can be rented in cuddles to not like it. In addition it will be very noisy at times
photochromic paint did not work as expected as it that several couples or friends can be in their nearby therefore Inside, I may wall all the fabric with sound
looked very unprofessional as the colour was very surroundings but still have some intimacy. foam to prevent noise from entering, this will also
blotchy, next time I might think about using glow in the reinforce the structure of the bulb as it will help keep it
dark paint for the tent to look just as magical in the in place.
night time as in the day time, also because it will be Sustainability
hard to spot without a flashlight at night. My pattern My product is quite a sustainable product as it is mostly
could be more unisex as ink is generally a very feminine made of wood that can easily be recycled and very little
colour therefore in my real product I will have different wood is used. A thick cotton makes up the outside Materials
colour panels so that consumers have the different which can also very easily be recycled however the I have used pine as my wood for the main structure, and
options for the colour combinations. I may sell three outside layer of the double line fabric may not be plywood for the base, recycled wood can also be used.
different options of combinations: The original - recyclable due to my plastified pattern printed onto it. The fabric I used is a thick graded cotton to allow
Magenta and turquoise, Turquoise and orange and
strength and to fulfill its form.
lastly, turquoise and pale purple: as this will give my
consumers a wider range of choices. Lighting wise, I Size
may add led lights woven into the fabric to illuminate My product fits the minimum amount of people my Safety
the tent more globally rather than in one spot and to specification requires, 2 people per tent. I have
It might not be very good for rainstorms, I would need
give the tent a more magical feel. reconsidered throughout my design process and
to add a oil or wax coating to the fabric to make it
Overall, I think I have managed to accomplish the main decided that more than two people in a tent will get
durable and water proof. The wood has been varnished
goal fo the contextual challenge, to improve the over crowded and may not allow people to have as
and should sustain but it may not last as long as
experience by which I have done through much intimacy which is why I have decided to only
expected (10 years). The curtains are able to provide
accommodation. accommodate 2 people at a time.
some intimacy as well.

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USER FEEDBACK

Person 1:

- I really like the colours, they really standout and make

my want to rent the product. The pattern in so eye­
catching and I like the geometry of it.

Person 2:

-It is very aesthetically appealing, however will the

round shape not make any inconveniences.

Person 3:

-The use of the bright pink is really amazing, I like it a lot

it gives a great contrast with the exterior and may block
the sunlight out in the morning which may be quite
useful for some good sleep, although it might not be
very calming for the night.

Person 4:

It looks really sturdy, I think I would feel safe and cosy

staying in a place like this at a festival, the base is very
soft and feels comfortable, my only worry would be the
curtains. It looks like anyone could easily walk into your
tent.

Person 5:

This tent seems super practical, it has a built in light

which most tents dont, we can never find out torches in
the middle of the night. The built in mat is something
that normal tents also really lack, in addition to the
whole amazing aesthetics of it.

Person 6:
I really like the fact that the frame is on the outside of
the fabric. It is an unusual feature. I also really like that
it can be disassembled.

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LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS
RAW MATERIAL EXTRACTION

Wood- Pine
These will be transported to the factory for
My wood will be locally sourced, reducing its carbon manufacture and assemblage in the same
footprint. The pine trees will be felled and processed in factory. In a factory that uses 'green energy' -
a factory where they will later trimmed to 3cm x 3cm x with minimum use of fossil fuels
100cm long pieces of wood.

Fabric - Cotton
The fabric was sourced from cotton plantations from
the nearest source possible most likely from India as I
am in China, or in the UK if that is where my product is
MATERIAL PROCESSING
being sold to reduce the costs of exportation and AND MANUFACTURING
carbon footprint.

Wood- Pine
This will then be cut in the process of manufacture and
then varnished
END OF LIFE
Fabric - Cotton

LIFE CYCLE OF MY
The pattern will be printed onto it and then it will be cut
Wood- Pine
and sewn ready for assem
This can be recycled and is biodegradable if no longer

PRODUCT
usable. Varnish will just have to be removed first.

Fabric - Cotton
Inner layer can be separated from the outer layer and ASSEMBLY
be recycled. Outer layer will need to be disposed of as it
has a plastified pattern on it which cant be removed

Final product
Will be distributed around t country it is assembled in
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Final product
It will be used and stored in of the festival to
be reused each year.
PRODUCT USE

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