4.2 PROTOTYPING
Sorry, the cardboard prototype doesn't look as fancy as I wanted...
Prototype D:
When I started doing this prototype, I understood how difficult and time consuming it is. How patient must be the architects making a prototype of a house!!However, I enjoyed the process and was happy like a child to see my first prototype.
While making a prototype I realised that the door which is transformed into a reading desk isn't a good idea, as a door is slightly shorter then the width of the bathtub. So variant D is much better, as the desk can be easily taken out from the bathtub and unfolded.
All doors can be opened
there are mini bulbs inside
A reading desk can be taken out and unfolded
I realised that that it is not that easy to make prototypes, so I learnt how to use sketch up.
Here are my sketches:
1) Prototype D.
As I realised it is very practical, but there is a risk that water will drop into the hole (pocket) for the board. So the pocket will be made of material which is resistant to water.
2) Prototype J.
Everything is hidden in the shelves. Very well designed, but the bottom shelves not so easy to open from the bathtub.
3) Prototype F.
Very interesting design, you can hang small towels, put shampoos etc. But the door height is a little bit short for the bathtub width.. So my idea was to install the door which can be prolonged by taking out inside of the desk.
4) Prototype I (sliding doors)
This variant is easy to make at home. Sliding doors can be made of water resistant pastic or any other not very ehavy material. All doors in front are sliding. Side doors are opened puulind towards you.
