COLLECTION NAME:
Graduate Thesis Collection
Record
Title:
Re-thinking the image and assembly process of ready to assemble furniture
Creator:
Cortés, Joeangel Casanova
Subject:
Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Furniture Design
Subject:
Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Furniture Design
Rights:
Copyright is retained by the authors or artists of items in this collection, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Abstract:
Ready to assemble furniture is one of the fastest growing furniture markets in the world. RTA furniture has become a consumer friendly alternative due to lower prices, design innovations and value. Lower costs usually reflects lower quality materials and not so user-friendly assembly experiences. This thesis explores the possibilities of developing a user-friendly experience by reducing complexity during the assembly process. Identifying the tasks involved during the assembly process are the key in developing a user-friendly assembly experience. This thesis examines the assembly-tasks that contribute to assembly difficulties and offer a possibility of what can be done to improve value.
Abstract:
Keywords: R.T.A, knock-down furniture, assembly, instructions, tasks
Publisher:
Savannah, Georgia : Savannah College of Art and Design
Date:
2014-11
Format:
PDF ; 54 p. : ill. (chiefly col.)