ADELANTE

2024 Senior Project - CSULB Industrial Design Program

Software and Machinery: Solidworks, Keyshot, Sketchbook Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, CNC, Woodshop (various tools)

Time Frame: 11 weeks (Deadline: May 21st, 2024)

Professor: Joel Bell

A modern solution to desk clutter, organization, and storage space.

The mission of this project was to design a versatile desk solution that caters to the organizational needs of college students across various majors, offering ample storage space while promoting efficient organization and accessibility.

PROBLEM

Cynthia | Biology Major

Pain Points:

Uses desk for homework, makeup, hair, etc.
Extra storage apart from desk; limited access
Enjoys tchotchkes, but they take up space
Has a roommate which limits living space

Eric V. | Graphic Design Major

Pain Points:

Limited access to keyboard
Desk width is too small
No storage
Collects tchotchkes which take up desk space

Daisy G. | Business Marketing Major

Pain Points:

Uses desk for homework, makeup, hair, etc.
No outlets on desktop; no storage
Enjoys tchotchkes, but they take up space
Has a roommate which limits living space

FIELD RESEARCH

Herman Miller Exhibition Room

Assembling CNC top to Mechanical Legs

Gluing Together Drawers

Spray Painting Metal Parts

Storage sold separately

Integrated Outlets

Small storage space (1" depth)

C leg and L leg

Mechanical C-legs; no interference when someone swings their legs

Monitor stands to free up space and give room for tchotchkes

Extra surfaces that can be pivoted and stored

Laminate instead of wood to reduce cost so it is still affordable for college students

REQUIREMENTS

Key Takeaways

More storage space would be beneficial
A lower price tag would be extremely beneficial, especially keeping within the range of a college student’s budget
Make sure the desk is clean and aesthetically pleasing and can be easily kept that way