As a group we decided that the desk should have a storage element. Here i have started to experiment with the different forms, taking inspiration from the materials laminate surface pattern.
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Here i have started to develop the storage component of the desk. Incorporating somewhere for the child's pencil case,books and other stationary, as well as space for the teacher to hand out supplies.
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Having decided on a shape for the table top, we looked into different designs for the legs. Taking into consideration the need for accessing the desk from both sides, its stack ability and stability.
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This is the final scale model of our desk designed for young children. Incorporating fun storage as well as ample work space. The main material is wood as specified by the brief set by Kronospan.
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Having decided on our final desk shape we played around with the different ways they could be arranged in a classroom environment. Looking at the individual work spaces as well as the need to work in a group occasionally.
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Desk for a young student
As a group we set about answering a D&AD competition brief to design a working table, surface, desk or tablet-like scenario for young students aged between seven and seventeen years old.
Group members: Adam Haynes, Greg Peacock and Kate Jackson.
