Design Evaluation
Here's an evaluation of the designs with advantages, disadvantages, and aspects to
incorporate into the final design.
Design Advantages Disadvantages Aspects to Use in
Final Design
Design 1: Classic - Stable base with - Limited structural - Stable base and
Bed Table Design 'H' shape design support; additional durable materials
improves balance support beneath - Wheels for
- Durable metal bars tabletop needed mobility
for storage - Not compatible
- User-centered with floor beds
material choice
(wood tabletop,
metal base)
- Wheels for
mobility
Design 2: Overbed - Natural wood - Lacks height - Locking wheels for
Trolley Design aesthetic enhances adjustability, stability
comfort limiting user - Integrated storage
- Durable metal comfort - Durable frame and
frame for longevity - Could benefit from wood tabletop for
- Locking customizable aesthetic appeal
mechanism for compartments
stability and safety
- Integrated storage
for essentials
Design 3: On Bed - Adjustable height - Basic stability; - Adjustable height
Table (Existing and tilt for flexibility minimalistic frame and tilt
Solution) - Lightweight, may be less durable - Scratch-resistant,
portable design - Limited storage durable materials
- Cost-effective with capacity - Modular add-ons
modular add-ons for customization
- Scratch-resistant
tabletop
Design 4: Clamp-On - 3-axis adjustability - Clamp attachment - 3-axis adjustability
Bed Table for ergonomic may not suit all bed and ergonomic
flexibility frames flexibility
- Multi-directional - Requires improved - Soft-touch
rotational joints portability features materials
enhance usability - Rotational joints
- Soft-touch for multi-directional
materials for safety adjustment
- Designed for users
with limited
mobility
