Project type: University Project
Timeline: September 2022 - December 2022
Summary: This project was created as part of a university module. The brief was to design a piece of door furniture which would be injection moulded. My design is a system of interconnected flowerpots, which hang on the door and can be watered easily.
Observations revealed a love of plants in door spaces
The project involved photographing doors and interviewing locals in Edinburgh. Analysis of 100 photos and notes showed a pattern: residents like decorating their front doors and porches with flowers. One local said it enhances appearance, while another noted it creates a good first impression.
An interlocking flowerpot system became the final concept
Based on the door research, a user persona was created: homeowners who enjoy decorating their front doors and have a fondness for plants.
The Honey Flowerpot has three injection-molded panels. The back panel has indents for water flow, with silicone stoppers if unconnected. The middle panel supports the flower and lets water seep through. The front panel holds the flower. Annular snaps connect the panels, and screws attach it to the door.
A prototype was created using vacuum-formed plastic for the backplate and laser-cut MDF and 3D-printed detail for the middle one. The front plate was initially laser-cut MDF with the 3D-printed bay, which was then vacuum-formed for a cleaner look.
