Book of the moment

I'm currently reading this book

so far i found out that furniture is not a NEED , its more of a want~~ people who moves around non stop , wont bring their furniture along .. wait! some do~~ LOL, okay maybe during prehistoric dinasaur era they couldn't.. ..coz its majority made from stones found from their surrounding


For those of you who think built-in furniture is cool n modern, its actually prehistoric! lol people in the prehistoric cave era had built in sections fr bed n storages already XD
from here i see the term
* trends will not die, it will just go round and come back some other time *

Introduction Re- do!

INTRODUCTION ON FURNITURE

What is furniture to you? Furniture may come in many forms, such as tables, chairs, bed, cupboards. The term furniture is a combination of the word ‘furnish’ and ‘fixture’, with the means of decorating a space with an object that is useable to the users. It is important to select the right piece of furniture for a space as the combination of furniture used will actually form the identity of the space. For instance, A bed; when it is placed in a room; people will automatically associate that space to a bed room. However, in this modern era, space has become an issue in the metropolis. People find that they are getting lesser space compared to the suburban people.  Thus, the architecture of furniture has to adapt to the change too; from a singular usage to a multi- usage furniture. Just imagine, a chair combines with a table or another chair to form something with dual usage or even a table combines with storage! All this sounded very out of place during the 1700’s. But in the olden days, dual usage furniture has already been in use; people did not realize it because their forms did not defer much from the original look of a table or a chair. They can mostly  be seen in the form of a storage letter desk, where people those days use it to write letters; and people find it space saving with value for money. As centuries past, humans begin to undergo world advancement furniture to evolved, the idea of having multi- purpose furniture caught on as there is a demand from the public, due to the issue with space; to stress on that, furniture, being the building block or make up of a space planning that is important in architecture changes in form along the centuries. Throughout the years since the first multi- purpose furniture was introduced, it has evolved into very unique shapes and sizes which defies the term of a proper chair or table. This could be based on their usage of material to make the furniture or the form that they take shape. One question comes in to mind, does the public all prefer multi-purpose furniture? Could they all accept the transformation that multi-purpose have gone through?

Therefore, a study will be done based on the evolution of a singular purpose furniture towards a multi- purpose furniture with investigations concerning feedbacks from the users whom chooses the product and also the non-users whom did not prefer the product. This study paper would cover 3 important chapters excluding the introduction and conclusion. 

P/s : will include pictures / citation and all if possible ( still undergoing development)

Chapter outline

AIM

The aim of this  study is to investigate the reason behind those  who do not prefer going for multi-purpose furniture and also to receive feedbacks from the current users of multi-purpose furniture to further improve the product’s be it ergonomics, material or form to cater for everyone.

Objective

to receive feedbacks from the current users of multi-purpose furniture for further product improvement and also to find methods to  promote multi-purpose furniture to all non- users of multi-purpose furniture.

research methodology

interviews will be done  towards a multi- purpose furniture designer on the issues they consider when they start designing a multi- purpose furniture, the process, the usage of materials and the form it will take shape in. The most important part that comes into the study is the feedback from the surveys that will be done towards the public of Malaysian metropolitan people on their opinions towards multi- purpose furniture today and back then in the 19^th century. Also, to find out  if they are currently a user of multi- purpose furniture.. Self-observation would also be done at IKEA store in The Curve, Mutiara -Damansara on what age of people would be the one choosing that multi-purpose furniture. Do they fall under the category of the kids 3-11 years old, teens 12-19 years old, young adults from 20-30 years old, maybe those in the category 30- 50 years old or even the age category of 50 – 70 years old.

Chapter outline

-Introduction on furniture in general

Chapter 1:

1.1 evolution of furniture ( from singular - multi-purpose )

1.2 varieties of furniture in the market and the common materials they are made from and also the new materials that are introduced to furniture making

1.3 the reason for the change towards multi-purpose furniture

chapter 2 :

2.1 how the impact of the change  towards multi-purpose furniture  in response to the public, furniture market

2.2 reasons that made people attracted to multi-purpose furniture

2.3 reasons behind those who do not prefer multi- purpose furniture

chapter 3 :

3.1 taking the reasons of those who do not prefer multi-purpose furniture elaborate on their reasons and investigate what could be done to solve it.

3.2 receiving feedbacks from the survey of the public and analyze the result to see if there should be a need of improvement towards multi-purpose furniture from the current users of it. Customer feedback.

-conclusion

finding methods of promoting multi-purpose furniture to intrigue the non-users to convert themselves to a multi-purpose furniture user, by stating when ,how ,what can be implied to promote the usage of multi-purpose furniture.

P/s may change if info are more! and needs to be split into more subchapters!

how i planned for my public survey questions

how i planned for my public survey questions :P

I NEED YOUR OPINIONS EVERYONE!

You don't have to be a user of multi-purpose furniture, i just need an opinion on what YOU think about multi-purpose furniture. Would you mind helping me?

if you are feeling free, this is good way to kill some time, as i get your minds thinking too ;)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CLP3XR8

MY FIRST 1000 WORDS

INTRODUCTION

So,

What is furniture? What is it to you, is more of the question.Furniture can come in many forms, such as tables, chairs, bed, cupboards. The term furniture is a combination of the word ‘furnish’ and ‘fixture’, with the means of decorating a space with an object that is useable to the users. It is important to select the right piece of furniture for a space as the combination of furniture used will actually form the identity of the space.  For instance, A bed; everyone knows that a bed belongs to the bedroom, when you have a bed in a room, people will automatically associate that space is a bed room. However, in this modern age, space has become so important in the metropolis.  Thus the architecture of furniture has to be reconsidered too; from a singular usage to a multi- usage furniture. Imagine, one day, a chair combines with a table or a chair combines with a storage; or maybe even a table with a bed! All this sounded very out of place during the 1700’s. But actually in the olden days, dual usage furniture has already been in use; mostly in the form of a storage letter desk, where people those days use it to write letters. The reason to having multi- purpose furniture is because there are issues with space, and furniture, being the building block or make up of a space planning  that is stressed upon in architecture have to adapt to the change too. But throughout the years since the first multi- purpose furniture was introduced, it has evolved into very unique shapes and sizes which defies the term of a proper chair or table. This could be based on their usage of material to make the furniture or the form that they take place in. One question comes in to mind, so would you choose multi- purpose furniture at this era of the 21^st century?  Does everyone like it?

Therefore, a study will be done based on the evolution of a singular purpose furniture towards a multi- purpose furniture with concerns of the users whom chooses the product and also the non-users whom did not opt for the product. Aim of this  study is to solve the issue of the non-users not opting for multi- purpose furniture and also to receive feedbacks from the current users of multi-purpose furniture to further improve the product’s be it ergonomics, material or form to cater for everyone. The method to achieve the aim would be through looking through the past history of how the multi-purpose furniture was born, the reason that led rise to the start of multi- purpose furniture and whom started the idea. Whether or not the idea does catch on will be discussed in the chapters of the thesis. Other than that, interviews will be done  towards a multi- purpose furniture designer on the issues they consider when they start designing a multi- purpose furniture, the process, the usage of materials and the form it will take shape in. The most important part that comes into the study is the feedback from the surveys that will be done towards the public of Malaysian metropolitan people on their opinions towards multi- purpose furniture today and back then in the 19^th century. Also, to see if they are currently a user or a fan of multi- purpose furniture. It is important for the study to also find out what are their feedbacks using the multi- purpose furniture in their homes; if it is child friendly or elderly friendly. For those who are currently non users of multi-purpose furniture, the study would want to find out the reason for not opting for multi- purpose furniture. Self-observation would also be done at IKEA store in The Curve, Mutiara -Damansara on what age of people would be the one choosing that multi-purpose furniture. Do they fall under the category of the kids 3-11 years old, teens 12-19 years old, young adults from 20-30 years old, maybe those in the category 30- 50 years old or even the age category of 50 – 70 years old.

This study paper would cover 3 important chapters excluding the introduction and conclusion. Chapter 1 would be stating the variety of furniture’s there are in the market; what falls under the category of furniture. Also how they play a role in architecture. Furthermore chapter 1 will also talk about the evolution from the one function furniture towards the start of the multi- purpose furniture. The types of material that furniture is commonly made with and also the new materials that have been introduced into the making of furniture’s in this 21^st century. Chapter 1 will already find out the reason for the change towards the multi- purpose furniture and also who initiated the change and brought it into the furniture market industry. It’s also an important point in chapter 1 to state out when was the change initiated and from where did the change first started before moving all over the world.

Moving on towards chapter 2 of the contents of this paper, the impact of the change towards multi-purpose furniture will be highlighted deeply. For instance, How it affects the public, furniture market industry, the mindset of the one who are attracted to it and not attracted to it and lastly what reason actually made people attracted towards multi-purpose furniture.

Then, in the 3^rd chapter, it will be talking about the reason of the non-accepter of multi-purpose furniture. Eg. Why do some feel not connected with multi-purpose furniture? Was it the material? Or the form? Or were they unfriendly to certain group of age; for example the ones ranging from 50-70 years old. What made them not opt for multi-purpose furniture? Chapter 3 will find out more regarding this issue.

After highlighting the issues faced by multi-purpose furniture users, the conclusion of the paper will find methods of promotion to make more people select multi-purpose furniture, and also to fix issues faced in chapter 3 by stating when ,how ,what can be implied to promote the usage of multi-purpose furniture. As for the current users of multi-purpose furniture, this paper will also get their feedbacks on the usage of multi-purpose furniture, whether do they find it comfortable, user friendly or is it long lasting. All these feedbacks is important for the multi-purpose furniture designer to further improve their product to keep the customers coming back; as comfort and sustainability are the ones that would keep a firm returning line of consumers.

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BRAINSTORMING TO GET MY OUTLINE AND INTRODUCTION PLANNED

So, i was stuck.. for awhile i couldn't get my ideas to form right into each chapters, knowledge and info i had were everywhere till i was lost!

So i did this, and it seriously helped!

recommended! =)
P/s : after this i manage to write my 1000 words introduction which comprises of the outline in it.
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Kiosk Design examples

urban elements by PAGE ONE pulications has not just
chairs/
lights/
tree grids/
fountains
planters & planter grids
waste baskets
bicycle racks
bus shelters
and modt importantly.... KIOSK DESIGN!!

p/s if you are KBU INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, the book is available in the library 😊

Issues That Pop Into My Mind For This Topic

20 ISSUES REGARDING THE TOPIC

 " EVOLUTINIZING TOWARDS MULTI- PURPOSE FURNITURE"

1.     What is Multi- purpose furniture?       

2.     How did it come about?

3.     Why was it introduced?

4.     Was it popular among public when it was first introduced? did it gain popularity afterwards?

5.     What do they look like back then and what has it transformed into now?

6.     Where they made to cater only to certain people? why?

7.     Is it suitable for all ages? Yes or no. Reason.

8.     why did they change their shape from the conventional table and chair to some other form which is not so differentiable as to what is uses it for?

9.     Based on their current abstract form, did they ask feedback from the public regarding it's comfort & safety?

10.                        Is it only aesthetically pleasing to the younger generation?

11.                        Why do certain age group only find it attractive ?

12.                        It multi- purpose furniture more appealing to the city people or small town people? Or both. Reason.

13.                        What's the price of a multi- purpose furniture? Is it more expensive compared to a single usage furniture or same price?

14.                        How can multi- purpose furniture suit the taste of the current non multi-purpose furniture?

15.                        What material do they mostly use to make multi- purpose furniture?

16.                        Is the material more sustainable ?

17.                        Who were the initial users the multi- purpose furniture were designed for?

18.                        Why do some people of certain age group could not accept multi - purpose furniture? Is it because the colour, material or form is too simplified or too contrasting  to certain people?

19.                        How did the multi- purpose furniture evolve from a conventional single usage to multi usage?

20.                        What was the reason people choose multi- purpose furniture?

21.                        Types of material multi- purpose furniture can be made of

22.                        Based on the  pre conceived idea that thick, fat shapes gives of a sturdy look, do multi- purpose furniture with their simplified forms  are as sturdy although they do not give off the sturdy look?

23.                        Is it mindset issue  that people of the older generation are not attracted to  multi- purpose furniture or is multi- purpose furniture really not as long lasting as compared to conventional single usage furnitures.

24.                        Some people condemn Multi- purpose furniture do not give off a well to do status, although a furniture may look classy..why is that so?

What do i want to achieve from this research?

To promote multi- purpose furniture so that it would appeal to all age group and be used in all homes as it is a space saver compared to those single usage furniture.

quote from a book i read

The Furniture Machine ( since 1990) by Gareth Williams

quite true actually, come to think of it, designers, aspire from the existing items/ technology and using those  to repackage/ remodify to something with aesthetic or uniqueness to stand out

REMINDS ME OF APPLE COMPANY.

This quote here reminds me of Dan Brown's Book THE LOST SYMBOL, whereby he talks about the bible being an encyclopedia of the brain ,and if our ancestors saw us today, they'd probably think we were GODS~~ because god is a creator, and so are we!

* not to offend any Christians out there but this is just what the book says*