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Opena, Bryan B.
Maranan, Jerome F.
December 2022
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CHAPTER I
Introduction
As the modern world has begun, the money conservation of humans is now more
difficult. Nowadays, the price of lots and houses is still increasing and affects many people
who come to get a small home. Various stressors and unproductive have involved having a
limited space room. Having a small space is a hustle of in-house functionality and one of the
narrow room look wider. In addition, this furniture can be used for several activities at once.
In fact, multifunctional furniture has many other benefits. Multifunctional furniture designs
are more modern. In addition, this furniture also made by quality materials and easy to
maintain. So, you don’t have to worry about the furniture getting damaged quickly and need
to replaced every time. However, make sure to choose minimalist furniture with the best and
quality materials. In addition to saving space, multifunctional furniture can also save money.
Usually, multifunctional furniture made in simple, practical, and minimalist. In addition, you
can get more than two functions of items in one piece of furniture. This will certainly
The main goal of this study is to investigate the multi-functional furniture on the
space efficiency of small houses to improve human well-being. Before the innovations in
But today saving time, space, and reducing human effort should be a consideration for
furniture designs mainly for domestic use. By definition, this furniture is a design that gives
useful functions for indoor and outdoor activities. The multi-function of this furniture will
perfectly fit for houses that have chill spot or mini bar.
The researchers devised this study with the primary goal of designing and developing
the multi-functional chair with ice cooler. This research was guided by the design and
People loves traveling and exploring the outside world. To support peoples’
hobbies the design considers the activities for indoor and outdoor. Even they have a lot of
travels or vacations such us outings, campings, and long drives they can easily bring the
The study's goal was to design and develop a multi-functional chair with ice cooler
that might be used for indoor and outdoor activities. The envisioned furniture was
intended to offer relaxing feels in any places such as resorts, camping site and it also
might use for vendors such as ice candy vendors that may support for small businesses.
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The primary goal of this research was to design and develop the multi-
functional chair with ice cooler. Specifically, the study aimed to:
3.2 Durability
3.3 Safety
To the community, to help those individuals with travel hobbies and limited space
To small businesses. Such as public vendors that includes, ice candy vendors and
sidewalk vendors. The adoption of this furniture design may assist them in promoting
To future researchers, as they may find this study useful as a starting point for
their study if they wish to develop and improve the design and function of the developed
project.
The project was primarily focused on the design and development of multi-
functional chair with ice cooler for. The ergonomic standards established by the
This study also looks into the main selecting of the proper and standard materials and
itemizing the entire cost of production. It also covered evaluation techniques including
Marketing and cost analysis was however excluded from the study.
Definition of terms
The following terms used in the study were defined conceptually and operationally
Aesthetic. A branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and
taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. (Merriam Webster)
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allows making precise drawings on the computer (Ecker, 2019). In this study, it is the
with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system,
and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to
Polystyrene. A light usually white plastic used especially for putting around
delicate objects inside containers to protect them from damage, or for putting around
something to prevent it from losing heat. (Cambridge Dictionary).
Multi-functional. Multipurpose furniture is the perfect solution for small homes.
Furniture options with hidden storage keep your living space clutter-free. When floor
space is a top priority, you want your pieces to do as many jobs as possible. This practical
approach works with a minimalist mindset that is perfect for small spaces.
dictionary, 2020). It is the main goal of this study. To achieve a spacious environment.
such as Sketch up (Futurelearn, 2022). In this study, it is the concept used in designing
furniture.
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CHAPTER II
This chapter presents the conceptual and research literature which are found
significant to the study. It also contains the synthesis and conceptual framework of the
study.
Conceptual Literature
In Western civilization, the first wooden ice box was actually patented as a
"refrigerator." However, it didn't use any of the refrigeration technology that we see
today. It was -- by all accounts -- an ice box and was cooled by ice. The patent for this
original refrigerator was granted in 1802 to a gentleman named Thomas Moore, a farmer,
compartment and a heat pump that transfers heat from the inside of the fridge to its
external environment so that the inside of the fridge is cooled to a temperature below the
above the freezing point of water. A similar device that maintains a temperature below
the freezing point of water is called a freezer. The refrigerator replaced the ice box, which
had been a common household appliance for almost a century and a half. For this reason,
Hodge., (2016)
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Keeping food fresh or your drinks cool can be a daunting task especially in hot
weather conditions. This is however not a problem if you are in possession of an ice box.
Depending on which part of the globe you are in its known by different names. It is most
ice box and in New Zealand they go by the name Chilly Bin. The world over, ice chests
have become a common household item. They have a variety of uses from family trips,
solo trips to keeping food and drink items cool while in the house or indoors. The users of
ice cooler boxes are as many as is their uses. They range from campers to hunters,
families to travelers and they can be used by event organizers to keep items like drinks
cool during a large social event. A cooler box also keeps food healthy to eat because they
help keep it from going bad. A cooler box is a valuable item to own and it has a lot of
utility. There are several features of an ice box that make it dependable and easy to use.
These components include hard foam for insulation that is between hard inner and outer
plastic. The foam works by keeping cool air from escaping and heat from coming in. The
plastic sides create a vacuum. The lid which is usually at the top has a hard rubber seal
Investing in multi-purpose furniture can also minimize clutter in your office space
and free up room for other furniture. For example, you can turn a small coffee table into
a storage space by building shelves underneath. An ottoman or bench seat could have
space, as there are unlimited ways to turn your current furniture into an alternate piece.
In case you’re intending to go outdoors during the warm summer days, the most
effective way to do so is keeping yourself cool. A cooler or even ice box is an excellent
advantage to experience all year round. It offers the comfort of storage space,
particularly when going on picnics, long drives, fishing trips, camping, boating so
on. Its convenient size allows you to carry it in the shoe of your automobile, and yes it
may be put nearly anywhere. The cooler is a well-insulated box. Dry Ice packs are kept
inside this particular box; things to become chilled are then positioned among these
packs. There are many benefits of having these cool boxes: Requires absolutely no
energy points to function, It operates with no electricity; Commercial quality E.V.A seal
to guarantee very good insulating material and even outstanding sealing attributes
together with the latches made from high-quality stainless steel; Sturdy manages
molded in the icebox for ease in holding and transportation; Secure padlock locking
function for protection and also kid safety; The gentle color reflects heat and sunshine,
keeping items properly chilled; Boxes are appropriate to be used with dry ice packs for
optimum ice retention; Excellent Polyethylene shields cardboard boxes from the suns
effective UV rays; The Insulation is devoid of CFC’s, making the cardboard boxes eco-
If you’re cramped for space, the idea of folding furniture might sound like a
godsend. Whether it be chairs, desks, or bedding, these pieces not only allow
homeowners to create an inviting space with a cozy décor but also provide other perks.
Folding furniture is often used in small spaces and to downsize furniture that usually
transformable pieces are quite versatile depending on how you use them. Space-saving
furniture adds flexibility to your living or working space. Imagine having a room where
there’s enough space for you to sleep, socialize, and work freely without feeling
cramped. It’s possible with multi-functional furniture, which not only serves many
purposes but also makes a room look great. Multi-functional furniture is an innovation
furniture into a single piece, these multi-functional pieces fit the proposed space
perfectly. With the growing trend of space-saving furniture, people have changed the
overall look and material of most multi-functional pieces. We were always introduced to
plastic and vinyl types, but nowadays there’s a growth of solid wood transformable
furniture which helps with its quality and durability. Space-saving furniture is an
excellent way of reducing clutter and maximizing space. Clutter is another way to make
a room look smaller than it is. And it detracts from the natural beauty and appeal of the
room, making it less inviting. If you’re looking to make the most of the space you have
to look into some space-saving furniture. Many of these pieces can be used for multiple
purposes, thus allowing you to utilize all of your home’s square footage. This is
especially useful if you live in a small apartment or a condominium with limited space,
but even those with bigger homes can benefit from this type of furniture because of its
Related Literature
According to Y Xie,. (2016) proposed a study entitled “Chinese bench: research on multi-
function furniture design” Nowadays, the world is facing a lot of serious problems because
of the population explosion and the resource shortage. Overcrowded living area creates
economic and social issues, and the limitation of material choices not only lowers the
quality of house holding merchandise, but also leads to the raise of the price. Due to all
these complicated factors, multi-function furniture becomes one of the solutions for
piece to control the material consumption, creates opportunities for the interaction
between the object and human, and effectively save user's space. At the same time, the
purchasing several furniture pieces together. This kind of design becomes more and
more popular among young generation, and it is the trend of today's furniture design.
Through the exploration of human's living habits and the study of contemporary multi-
function furniture, I
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designed a piece of furniture, Chinese Bench with the concept of space and material
sustainability. This thesis is based on the field study of ergonomics and furniture design
theory, illustrates the final prototypes of my multi-functional furniture. The design can
be served as sit, table and storage, and it emphasizes the importance of space use and
valuable customization for user at the same time. The design aims to provide a more
efficient living mode in limited space, and reduce the material consumption.
At the same time, the pattern and graphic forms are adapted in this design; they can
meet people's need for beauty and function at the same time, let the user obtain the
the industry, knowing the benefits of multi-functional furniture for activities and interior
design issue, ensuring that multi-functional furniture has been made based on
on the community. The objective of this study is to identify the role of the multi-
functional chair as a new solution in the creation of facilities to support e-learning and
remote work. The qualitative method was tested on 100 respondents from the general
public with various professional backgrounds. The results of the efficiency of multi-
functional furniture based on ergonomic considerations and design principles show that
multifunctional furniture
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has a very high level of efficiency. Most people are satisfied with the availability of multi-
functional furniture that can help them in their daily activities. Having multi-functional
furniture can simplify daily activities and can be a solution for interior problems.
requirements can lead to degraded sample quality and inaccuracies in sample analysis.
foam, injection-molded, and rotational molded) and transport coolants (ice, cold packs,
frozen water bottles) frequently in use in many countries. Polystyrene foam coolers
stayed below our temperature threshold (6°C) longer than almost all other types of
coolers, but were not durable. Injection-molded coolers were durable, but warmed to 6°C
the quickest. Rotational molded coolers were able to keep temperatures below our
threshold for 24 hours longer than injection molded coolers and were highly durable.
Coolant systems were evaluated in terms of cost and their ability to maintain cold
temperatures. Long lasting commercial cold packs were found to be less cost effective
and were below freezing for the majority of the testing period. Frozen plastic water
bottles were found to be a reusable and economical choice for coolant and were only
internal temperatures below 6°C and built a highly accurate linear model to predict how
long a cooler will remain below 6°C. We believe this data may be useful in the planning
Anthropometry Approach” Increasing the high number of under-fives entering the age of
study, commonly called early childhood education (Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini--PAUD),
creates an opportunity to design a product that supports learning activities for the
This research aims to make a redesign of folding table-chair products specially designed
for toddlers by considering ergonomic aspects that prioritize function and comfort using
toddler's body. This study focuses on toddlers aged 3 years to 5 years who are students of
the playing group and kindergarten at Integrated Islamic Kindergarten (Taman Kanak-
kanak Islam Terpadu-TKIT) ``Rabbani''. Different body sizes of toddlers with adults are
produce ergonomic products both in terms of materials and product size to a child's
sitting position. The results of this study obtained a comfortable chair table, soft and
comfortable backrest, strong seat resistance, comfortable padded seat cushion, has a place
to store bag/footrest, has a place to store stationery, has an attractive color and seats safe
to use, and has additional features for gadget. As for the changes made in terms of the
dimensions of the chair that prioritize ergonomic values, the seat height is 60 mm, the
back height is 33.2 mm, the width of the backrest is 30 mm, the length of the seat is 26.6
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mm, and the seat
width is 26.6 mm. All these additions are additional tolerance for comfort, especially for
large children.
Thermal Retention Capacity of Ice Chest Wood Cooler Stands made from Pinus Caribeae
and Nauclea Diderichii”. The efficacy of a cooler or ice chest is measured by its
preservative potentials, and how long it can make substance such as food and drinks
remain hot/cold. In ensuring that an ice chest meets up to its expectation, this work
investigated the construction, thaw rate and heat retention capacity of an ice chest cooler
stands made from Pinus caribeae and Nauclea diderichii wood, with a view of improving
its ability to maintain hotness/coldness of any substance stored in it for a longer period of
time. The wood samples were machined and fabricated into a cooler stand in which
plastic coolers were placed. 10kg mass of Ice block (0oC) and hot water (100oC) were
used for the two tests considered in this study. Meanwhile, an ordinary cooler was used as
a control. Weight reduction and thermometer were used to measure the thaw rate of the
ice block and temperature loss of the water. For the ice block test, 6kg (1.8oC), 5kg
(0.20oC) and 3kg (0.22oC) of ice block were left after 8 hours, while for the hot water
test, water temperatures were 45oC, 25oC and 18oC after 12 hours for ice chest made
from N. diderichi, P. caribaea and control respectively. The thaw rate and temperature
loss was lowest for ice chest made with N. diderichi, thus implying that N. diderichi
wood is a better choice for making wooden cooler stand. This study thus confirms that
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wood can be used to improve thermal retention capacity of ice chest cooler.
The researchers were able to assess the differences and similarities of the current
study endeavor using data and concepts obtained from previous studies. The associated
research supplied critical information for the study's design and development,
both the study has the same multi-functional although different principles. Both products
used a chair as one of the purposes of the furniture. The difference is the design and
functionality. The study focuses on the materials for working/study accessibility while
the researchers study focuses on the materials for essential travel activities which is ice
cooler.
The study made by: AD Shaleh., (2022) has also a comparison to the researchers’
each study. The study focuses on the effect of multi-functional chair in the pandemic era.
The researchers study focuses on the design and development of multi-functional chair
The study of DE Lowe., (2020) is comparable to the current study as it uses the
same some of materials. Both studies used ice cooler for the main function of each
product. The difference of the studies focus on single purpose only while the researchers
study focuses on multi-functionality and each product have different way of uses too.
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The study of Arina Luthfini Lubis, (2020) and the researchers’ study had common
similarities. Just like the researchers’ study, they considered the ergonomic standards of
the product. The differences of the study are the functions by folding the chair that can
turn
The study of Adelusi, E. A, (2021) has look like to the researcher’s study, they
both uses polystyrene to make sure that the material of the ice cooler is odorless. The
difference of the study is the materials on how they construct the product. The study
used a wood for the external part of the cooler while the researchers study used hard
Conceptual Framework
To achieve the study's desired output, the researchers followed the step-by-step
procedure. The study was constructed by using a plethora of sources, this includes books,
articles, the internet, and ideas and observations from prior relevant research
The design and development of a multi-functional chair with ice cooler was the
goal of the research. The research paradigm as shown displays the link between the
The input is made out of concepts, knowledge, and skills. The concepts and
knowledge contain the Design Standards and Ergonomic Standards. The concepts and
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knowledge will come from the gathered information and ideas of the researchers and
the data is conducted at the beginning of the study. Skills have an important role in the
study as these will be the key traits to make the project successful. The researchers will
have enough skills in AutoCAD and SketchUp to create the design of the project.
The process includes the planning, designing, animation, and production of the
project to make the desired product/output. The researchers made plans for the project
through careful research on articles, books, and other related literature i. e. the internet. In
terms of designing, the researchers rely on the standard dimensions set by the
Ergonomics of Interior Guides to make the project precise and accurate. The researchers
use 3d software such as SketchUp and AutoCAD to create an animation of the output to
show its functionality. The researchers then proceed with developing the project by
following the measurements, procedures, and materials that will be used. The output is
Concepts and
Knowledge on:
Design Planning Designing Multi-functional
Standards Chair with Ice
3d Modeling & Cooler
Ergonomics Animation
Standards
Ergonomics Production
of Interiors
Guide
Skills on:
AutoCAD
Sketch Up
Manual sketching
CHAPTER III
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter describes the project development process, which includes the pre-
design stage, design stage, development stage, preliminary evaluation, and the final
design.
Research Design
This study utilized a developmental research design that was concerned with the
techniques and strategies commonly used in lifespan development research. This research
design was particularly important when describing development and change due to the
interest in what should change and what does not change with age.
To develop the design concept of the Multi-Functional Chair with ice cooler. The
researchers methodically examined the gathered data and information. The overall design
was divided into phases to achieve the objectives of the study, including pre-design,
design of the Multi-Functional Chair with ice cooler. In this stage, the researchers conducted
some readings from the related literature and studies. The information that was related to
the study was gathered from different sources on the internet such as online articles,
books, thesis, and journals. Suggestions and comments that came from the professionals
helped
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Design Stage
Layout and designing were conducted by the researchers to visualize the overall
appearance, functions, and dimensions of each part of the proposed chair with ice cooler.
This stage also included detailed drawings using AutoCAD and 3D modeling layouts
Preliminary Evaluation
The researchers examined the 3D Model of the proposed design using the Sketch
Up 2021 Pro software application to further inspect its function and identify some
problems to create some modifications. Through animation, the researchers were able to
Development Stage
In developing this project, the researchers looked into all aspects of designs. In
this stage, the researchers followed a step-by-step procedure, which included the selection
of the most durable material available locally. The project's functionality, durability, and
safety were evaluated during the production phase. Furthermore, because only one piece
was created, its operation was evaluated by animating the many combinations that might
be made.
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Pre-designing
Designing
Preliminary Evaluation
Final Design
Development Stage
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Process
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Pre- Designing
Designing
Developing
Preliminary
Evaluation
Final Design
Table 1 shows the Breakdown of the Work Schedule of the Project which is indicated
through a Gantt chart that depicts the series of activities led by the researchers in carrying out
the project.
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Legend
1 Lid
2 Utensils Pocket
3 Angel Bars
4 Hinges
5 Wheels
6 Expanded Polysterene
Figure 4 shows the exploded view of the project which will aid in visualizing how
the elements were put together to construct the project. Additionally, an orthographic,
isometric, and sectional image of the redesigned project was presented below to