Seminal' un Wood Science and Furnilllre Technology 2014 (WSAFT'14)

Universili Teknolagi MARA Pahang. Malaysia: 23-24 December 2014

Multipurpose Table Kids

Zulkhanain Mat Zain 1*, Norhafizah Rosman 2,

Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi Mara (Pahang), Malaysia 1,2

naimnaing@[Link]*

Abstract

The necessity of furniture product is now becoming a trend from time to time in accordance of current technology development.
Mostly in furniture demand, an increasingly demand for furniture that has more compact and space saving which can be used
in limited space. To address this problem furniture designs with multifunction can be used in limited space such as small room.
Multipurpose kids table is able to achieve high demand in the world market based on demand from consumers and the problem
they faced. The data was analysed based on the questionnaire that had been distributed to one hundred correspondences
from people around UiTM Jengka such as staff, lecturer and student. Then data were analysing by SPSS to get the results.
Most correspondent give positive feedback to the material used, space saving multifunction concept, suitability of product to
customers and the marketable of the produ.:t designated. Overall, the multifunction table is well accepted by most of the
correspondence since it provides benefits to the users and customers. Other, based on the result of users agrees or prefers to
use multipurpose kids table as part of their household items.

Keywords: multipurpose, kids, table

1. INTRODUCTION maybe above all, puts his most significant properties into
it" (Eckelman, 2003). Since the furniture originators are
This project is to design of multipurpose table kid. This principally dependent on pattems.
project is to improve and enhances the functions of
current market table kid. Furthermore, the table can be 2.3 Benefits of design in industries
expanding to become 2 tables which allow multi-user and
there are 2 chairs inside table which require pulling up An objective in planning fumiture is to consider all outline
before use it. Overall, the project will meet the acquire Viewpoints in a thorough and united style, while
skill of design, analysis and concept of ergonomics safeguarding centre and genuine responsibility upon the
essential ideas and thoughts that rouse plan. There is an
2. LITERATURE REVIEW impact on plan that has a connection with the quality

2.1 Furniture industry in Malaysia 2.4 Multifunction Furniture product

Producing industry in Malaysia are the one of wellsprings Overcrowded households could result not only from the
of driving economy advancement particularly in wood number of family members, but also from mishandled
based furniture industry that likewise given extraordinarf space as well. This problem had answer which is
development of the nation trade wage. As indicated by multifunctional furniture. Fumiture could be designed in a
Malaysian investment development authority (MIDA, way to serve various purposes. This space saving
2011) more than 90% Malaysian furniture is for fare. concept has been around for many years, however, it was
Malaysia is rich in characteristic asset, for example, not until lately that the importance and convenience of
timber, human capital furthermore progress in multifunctional fumiture was accepted, mostly due to the
engineering. increase of metropolitan existence which is related with
limited living surface area. (Kilmer & Kilmer,1992, p. 491).
2.2 Furniture design
2.5 Ergonomic concept of design
One can consider configuration arranged generation. It's
a procedure creating from innovative astute, spontaneous Ergonomics is about matching equipment to the user and
choice, and diligent work. Outline is an innovative the task to the employee. Another term used overseas for
procedure which blends the physical capacities of an item ergonomics is human factors. Kilmer & Kilmer (1992)
with engaging contemplations (Abdul Kalam & Sivathanu define ergonomics as the study of the interactions
Pill ai, 2004). Furniture is one of man's most prized between human beings and their purpose in the
properties. He sits on it, mulls over it, consumes on it, and environment

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2.6 Kid's Table 3.2 Methodology

A table is a form of furniture including a flat and stationary 3.2.1 Design Process
horizontal upper surface used to support objects of
interest, for storage or display. Tables come in a wide
variety of materials, shapes, and heights that depends on I C."",oY/I<J,"Y

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composed of a flat surface and a base with one or more
supports, or legs.
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2.7 Block board

2.7.1 Properties

A standard block board is a board with a robust wood

centre, which might then be stuck and overlaid with a
cross grain rotational lacquer or with chipboard or MDF.
The particular item structure utilized for square sheets
implies that the completed item may be marked as 'strong [!MOtyj:leCOrlfirm
wood'. It takes screws very nearly and additiunally strong !
wood and other working parameters are as great. Block
Boards are a sort of plywood in which the finishes are
stuck on both sides on wooden secures outline. Wooden
strips are put over a surface of one or more sheets to Figure 1: Design Process
avert, distorting and fortifying and so on (Pradesh, 2002).
3.2.2 Final Product Preparation
2.7.2 Uses of Block board
Cut to end size, edging, assemble the part and last
The key advantageous asset of block board over plywood becoming final product
is that the heart of the board is produced from thick
3.3 Data analysis
sections of wood. Hence, the manufacture of block
board doesn't require the manipulation and fabrication of
3.3.1 Bill of Materials (BOM)
a sizable quantity of veneers, which reduces cost and
manufacturing time (Morrell 2002). Typical applications Before producing a product, it is compulsory to prepare a
are furniture, backs of cabinets, and centre panels of Bill of Materials (BOM) because it will be used as
framed doors. Block board can be useful for partitioning, guidance in buying raw materials.
exhibition panels, tables, entertainment centres, speaker
boxes, and panel moulding. It's used extensively for 3.3.2 Part List
concrete formwork in Europe (Pradesh, 2002).
The part list also is important to be prepared as it may
3. MATERIALS AND METHODS assist in confirming type of mechanical hardware and to
calculate cost of mechanical hardware that might needed
3.1 Material selection during production process.

Advantages of Block boards are light in weight and comes 4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
with a high [Link] also easy to handle and work with
and used for all site applications, furniture and door Note: 1-Poor 2-Moderate 3-Good 4-Very Good
manufacturing with high utility. The disadvantages of 5-Excellent
block board is comparative expensive. Thus, these A- Not significant B-significant
materials are the best selection for production of AB-Not significant and significant
multifunctional table.

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production and design is colourful. Overall, for the gender,
age and profession it indicates that there is no significant
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the highest rate is show among parents which is 3.83. Figure 4: The design is simple and suitable for children
Parents mostly agreed with the concept for the product use
because parents know that their children interests to the
colour and how they will react with the product function. Figure 4 show the product design is simple and suitability
Correspondent between age and profession show that for the children use. Overall the graph show that mean for
specifies age for the 25-29 and staff are equivalent that is the three variables remain no significant which is all good
3.6, however there is no significant between all variable. It or mean rates is among 3 and something. Concerning to
might be staff from the age 25-29 they prefer to enhance the simple design and suitability, mean show that there
colourful with different concept such as darker any are two highest variables which is student and age
concept. between 18-24 is 3,68. They approved that because
student from the age between18-24 is studied about the
MATERIAl design used. As we know student are already exposed
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these entire variables remain no significant between the
gender, age and profession. Approximately for the
material choose is blockboard are really suitable due to
the all respondent scores. Bar graph designates that the Figure 5: This product is easy to be handled and portable
highest mean is for the age between 25- 29 years old
which is 3.9 regarding to the material used. 25-29 can be Figure 5 is for the product mean easy to be handled and
classified into adult respondent, they agreed with the portable usage. There are no significant between all three
variable which is all mean indicates good rate. Female

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respondent is the highest which is 3.62 and it showed that old, it shown mean 3.85. People in this range age choose
female more agreed with this product regarding to the to be highest because they c(\~lmonly stayed in the hostel
portability and easy to be handled. This product functional or rental house, so they like to prefer for the limited space
is really suitable based on this respondent. Female match with the required space they live which is more
maybe got highest mean because they like it and based compact. For the lowest, graph show it's among parents.
on their taste for the product are suitable. For the lowest Parents agreed with the space saving because of the not
is among male. It show 3.42 mean, but there is no significant but they likely prefer the product to be more
significant with the highest. They might prefer to make compact, maybe these product should bc added with
this product more manageable due to existing product. learning component by side of table and their children can
use product make best use of.
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ergonomic concept
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multipurpose use for this multipurpose table kid. Surveys
Figure 8 shows the multipurpose table for kid based on
done by three variable which are by gender, age and
ergonomics and anthropometrics concept. Respondent
profession. Based on the graph it shows that overall
from age 25 . 29 is the highest mean showed regarding to
perception by these variables is not significant at all. They
the ergonomic concept. It can be concluded that they
all totally agreed with the concept product which is
know the suitable product for the owner used. Suitable
multifunction and it means no different opinion from the
here means that included body measurement when silting
respondents. As can see these product are stand with
on this product and how the working environment has
table, chair and drawer all in one product. Highest mean
done (shape and size). For the children ergonomic it state
for female is 3.77 and lowest is from male which are 3.58.
that knees bend should be 90 degree and feet should be
flat on the floor, so as this product is design. Lowest is 30
,.' SPACESAVING and above but there are no significant, they prefer this
product to be added back seat for the chair for more
comfortable usage .

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Figure 7 show that the product suitable for user that has
limited space in their house or room. Graph indicates that
Figure 9: This product can be commercialized
the highest is among age which is among 25-29 years

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Figure 9, it shows the results for the suitable for Acknowledgements

commercialization in the market for the product. From the
graph above it indicates that overall agreed and there Assalamualaikum w.b.t
also shown not significant from all respondents. Based on
the result, from the highest female from the age 30 and Firstly, thankful to almighty Allah for his merciful,
above are equivalent, it is 3.72. It might be they agreed compassionate, blessing toward me in making this
with the product to be commercialized due to unique and research. A big owe special dedicated thank to my
attractive design that is suitable for their children used. advisor, Madam Norhafizah binti Rosman for her constant
But there is not significant among all rates mean, People supports, valuable inputs, guidance and encouragement
from the age 25-29 are the lowest which is 3.4 due new over the duration of my survey. She is so generous in
products in the market. So they are not sure with the lending me helping hands and thanks again for her
product grown capability whether success or not. kindness and guidance in completing this project
successfully. i also thanks to my Project Co-ordinator,
Prof. Madya Dr Wan Mohd Nazri B Wan Abdul Rahman,
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PRICE for the ideas and his guidance at every phase of this
II', study. Moreover, my thanks also to the all staff at Wood
Industry Department, especially Mr Shahril and others for
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their cooperation and cr-~cerns. Deepest appreciations
also go to my beloved friends for their support and
friendship. Last and most importantly, I would like to offer
my special thanks to my beloved parents because with
their pray, I am lastly success this project. Finally, I am
arranging to apologize if I had committed an offense to all
parties whether involved or not involved in the work of this
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Besides assist customers with limited space, the
multipurpose table kid is new designs that created based
on new technology and new opinion. It's have good future
product to solved limited space problem and economy
problem based on demand from consumer. This design
can save space, save budget of user.

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