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The assignment for the module 'Basics of Building Construction' involves preparing a product catalog focusing on furniture design and development. Students are required to analyze a furniture item, provide technical drawings, and prepare a master specification, addressing various aspects such as dimensions, materials, and functionality. The submission must include a comprehensive booklet covering the product development process, research, concept development, and manufacturing considerations.

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Introduction to Assignment Design

The assignment for the module 'Basics of Building Construction' involves preparing a product catalog focusing on furniture design and development. Students are required to analyze a furniture item, provide technical drawings, and prepare a master specification, addressing various aspects such as dimensions, materials, and functionality. The submission must include a comprehensive booklet covering the product development process, research, concept development, and manufacturing considerations.

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MODULE NAME: BASICS OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

MODULE CODE: BID 1204

INTRODUCTION TO ASSIGNMENTS

ASSIGNMENT 01: INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT (20%)

Preparing a product catalog


Introduction

As an interior design student, understanding the basics of building construction is


essential for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. The design and
construction involves the selection of materials, conveys required standard and the
definition of manufacturing and assembly techniques. It also includes the
consideration of cost aspects as well as preparing technical and design requirements.

Thus, the basics of building construction mainly categories equally to identified interior
elements as a building construction system (such as walls, floor, ceiling etc.), the outer
shell as important as inner shell to shape the interior space and moreover, integrated
product development as a key element to utilize interior space with given meaning.

Learning outcomes

This assignment examines basic understanding of the relationship between interior


construction and product development. Hence, a product design is to create a
solution oriented product that is to be involved a set of strategic and tactical activities
to generate ideas and commercialize the same. It is a systematic approach in which
the product designers conceptualize the ideas, evaluate them, and turn them into
tangible inventions and products.

Task

Students should do a critical analysis and brief introduction on the


A furniture item based on the product development project given in the
Interior Design II module in line with following aspects:

1. Type of furniture
2. Dimensions
3. Design and style
4. Construction and Materials
5. Functionality
6. Ergonomics
7.
Provide Set of Technical drawings (1:10 scale) with relevant
B
construction methods, specific details (cutting, joineries, finishes etc.)

Preparation of master specification with scope, codes and standards,


C colours, textures material, hardware and accessories, workmanship
and fixing and quality control documentations.

Submission requirements

Student should submit A4 size booklet (Hard copy) and it should include following
criteria:

1. Cover page
2. Introduction
3. Understanding the Product Development Process
3.1. The Importance of Product Development in Interior Design
3.2. Key Stages of Product Development
3.3. Collaborative Approaches in Product Development
4. Research and Inspiration
4.1. Exploring Current Trends and Styles
4.2. Seeking Inspiration from various Sources
5. Concept Development
5.1. Ideation Techniques and Brainstorming
5.2. Sketching and Visualization
5.3. Design Principles and Elements
6. Design Refinement
6.1. Material Selection
6.2. Study on ergonomics and anthropometrics
6.3. Creating Technical Drawings and Specifications (If necessary you can
attached A3 drawings)
6.4. Prototyping development and cost analysis
7. Manufacturing and Production
7.1. Cost Analysis and Budgeting
7.2. Quality Control and Production Management
8. References
Examples of technical drawings

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