Product design of a small multi-purpose table for student dormitories

Abstract

The objectives of this research project were to 1) study the problems in order to design small multi-purpose table products for student dormitories, 2) study the materials and production process of the small multi-purpose table products for student dormitories, and 3) assess satisfaction of using the small multi-purpose table products. This research study was a mixed methods research. The research team studied the behavior of the target group using the Moodboard tool to find design ideas and designed 5 types of small multi-purpose table products using a specific sample group of 30 students, aged between 18-22 years, living in a limited-sized dormitories. It was found that the product design 5 had the highest mean value of 4.50. The top aspects with the highest level of satisfaction were as follows: the convenience in use (x ̅ = 4.63), beautiful shape (x ̅ = 4.57), and usability suitable for the shape and modern style (x ̅ = 4.53). The researchers chose the product design 5 and added appropriate functionality that reached the needs of the target group.