CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1

Background of study
Furniture is the mass noun for the movable objects intended to support various
human activities such as seating (e.g., chairs, stools and sofas) and sleeping (e.g.,
beds). Furniture is also used to hold objects at a convenient height for work (as
horizontal surfaces above the ground, such as tables and desks), or to store things
(e.g., cupboards and shelves). Furniture can be a product of design and is considered
a form of decorative art. In addition to furniture's functional role, it can serve a
symbolic or religious purpose. It can be made from many materials, including metal,
plastic, and wood. Furniture can be made using a variety of wood working
joints which often reflect the local culture. We design product that made from the
cardboard. This product is lighter than normal furniture.

1.2

Problem statement
Rental house for student are not provided with adequate equipment for a student.
Thus the students themselves have to provide the tools necessary to complement
their needs. Community who live in rental house such student, worker and nomad in
rental house currently do not have furniture. This is because this product do not have
enough place market. In response of this problem, the product that we design is
suitable for community especially student in order to give convenience to them.

1.3

Purpose of study
This purpose of this study is to innovate home furniture into something that is easy
to use, multi-purpose and can serve the community, especially to students.
Objective
To create prototype of multipurpose furniture.
To bear load of the furniture.
Reduce the installment time of the furniture.

1.4

Significant of study

1.5

Limitation
1.5.1 Not water proof
1.5.2 Have maximum weight
1.5.3 Temporary furniture
1.5.4

1.6

Not durability

Operational definition
Our multi furniture product just a temporary design for a student users. We can make this
product by ourselves (DIY). We found out that student have a problem in their rental house.
Such a, scatter cloth and books. So, we have an idea to solve this problem by design a
multifunction furniture. Why we call it multifunction furniture? Because, it is very function
such as, we can use like a wardrobe, book-self and portable table.

CHAPTER 2
LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1

Introduction
In Malaysia rental house is very common for students and fresh
graduate worker, which is they not has stable financial or they just live there
for short period of time. In the rental houses, the house is not complete with
furniture and home appliance. The issue is tenant need to buy new furniture
for them use in the house and inconvenience them when they want to move
out.
Since that, we realized that we need furniture that portable and easy
to manage. After do some research, we have design a furniture which is
made from the cardboard. As we know cardboard is very light material and
easy to shape it. Other feature that we add is multi-purpose furniture, that is
can save space for your house. It can be use as wardrobe, book shelf and
portable table at the same time. So this furniture is collapsible, portable,
lightweight, and user-friendly.

2.2

Theory
Furniture from cardboard is idea from Zachary Rotholz. Zachary Rotholz is
Founder & CEO at chairigami and graduating from Yale in Mechanical Engineering.
They have design and manufacture furniture since 2011 and their product is chair,
table and shelf. Our project is innovate their product become multi-purpose and
collapsible furniture.

2.3

Characteristics
2.3.1

Multi-purpose

The design of this furniture with three function, that is wardrobe,

bookshelf and portable table.
2.3.2

2.4

Light weight
The main material is cardboard, as we know cardboard is made from
cardboard box is basically made up of a flute (made up of recycled paper),
sandwiched between two liners

Material
2.4.1 Triple wall cardboard
2.4.2. Polystyrene

2.5

Engineering properties
2.5.1 Durability
Cardboard is known for its durability. The wood fibers that make up
cardboard are strong and resilient. Cardboard is puncture resistant
and does not tear easily. The arched design of the interior fluting
lends durability to the cardboard as well. The fluting is lined up
vertically, so the interior paper forms columns that are able to
support a great deal of weight.
2.5.2 Sustainability
Since cardboard is made up of wood fibers, it is recyclable and
sustainable. According to the Corrugated Packaging Alliance, the
average corrugated box is made with 43 percent recycled fiber.
Cardboard is also the most recycled material, and nearly all of the
recycled cardboard is made into new cardboard products.
Cardboard is sustainable because the raw material comes from
trees, a renewable resource. Ninety-three percent of all corrugated
boxes are made with raw material supplied by the Sustainable
Forestry Initiative, an organization that supports forest
management.
2.5.3 Insulating
Corrugated cardboard has insulating properties due to the fluting
design of its interior. According to Teachers Domain, when force is
applied to an arch, it transfers along the curve of the arch to the
base. Therefore, the arched flutes allow the cardboard to tolerate
more external force. The flutes also trap air between the two
layers of cardboard, extending the amount of time needed to
transfer heat energy from the exterior of the box to the interior.
2.5.4 Customizable

Cardboard is easily customized to fit the needs of the end

consumer. Cereal boxes are not corrugated, while packing boxes
are. Cardboard can also be cut and folded to make many different
sized and shaped boxes or displays. The paper material is easily
printed with logos, warnings and other information. It can be
treated to be flame retardant or to control static electricity.
Cardboard boxes are often custom-made to fit shipping
requirements or available shelf space.
2.6

Connector
2.6.1 Mortise
Mortise are commonly used on many households due to their
durability, strength, and resistance from any forced intrusion into
a house. Mortise also has aesthetic value and has strong
connectivity methods.

2.7

Green initiative

2.8

Aesthetic value

2.9

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