Nick McDonald

This week I presented my three concepts to a panel of lecturers. They were well received, and I gained valuable insight into where I can...

A few weeks ago I sent out some emails to various schools asking them a range of questions regarding school furniture, and a few of them...

Number one of my three final concepts is the above design. While not fully defined, it is a simple flat bar leg that utilises the unused...

I continued ideating different leg joinery ideas. With my initial threaded insert idea dismissed, I decided to try an exterior fitted...

I came up with what I thought was a pretty cunning solution! A steel or alloy threaded adapter that fits into a slot cut into the table...

This design brief will serve as a guide through my concept generation stage. As I gather more information, feedback and advice, I will...

Since none of the furniture suppliers list their prices on their websites, I had to email them for quotes which was frustrating. But I...

Will from Action Manufacturing paid us a visit this morning, which was hugely beneficial. After concept sketching, I found myself...

Following my interviews with both a school principal and teachers, as well as observation and research, I have decided to work towards...

I conducted both online research and in-school observation in order to gain insight into the environment I shall be designing for. I...