ccoath wrote:
:: Hello,
:: Im a student studying at Southampton University for a degree in
:: Product Design and for my final project I am loooking into the
:: design of garden sheds. My aim is to produce a new product that is
:: styled to fit in with the modern garden design currently becoming
:: popular.
:: To understand exactly what I need to incorporate into my design to
:: create a successful product I was hoping some keen gardeners would
:: take the time to fill out a questionairre for me. I would be truly
:: greatfull and it would help a great deal.
:: Thankyou very much
:: Chris
:: P.s Il let u know what I come up with heehee
::
::
:: Questionnaire for Current Shed Owners and Users
::
::
:: Q1: How big is your garden or the garden that you use? (Rough
:: approximation sq m)
::
I presume yo mean floor area? - approx 4 X 3


:: Q2: What is the main function of the shed that you own or use in
:: your garden?
::
:: General Storage
:: Summer House
:: Annex
:: Workshop
:: Bike Storage
:: Potting Shed
:: Other…………
::
General storage of crap that has nowhere else to be stored.


:: Q3: What are the main objects/products that the structure is used
:: to store if any?

Rusty paint tins which once held water to keep the paintbrushes from drying
out, with which you could now use to knock nails in.
A bag of tentpegs from a tent I once owned.
Large roll of polythene sheeting.
Buckets, boxes, pieces of wood, glass jars of rust which were once screws or
nails (see paintbrush)


:: Q4: Have you customised the structure since purchase by adding
:: shelves, storage aids or work benches?

It's a brick shed with concrete roof, it's been painted white inside to
highlight the spiders better.

:: Q5: What are the customisations that have been made if any?
::
Electricity added.


:: Q6: Would you say the styling of your garden is; Modern or
:: Traditional?

Traditional.

::
:: Q7: Is your structure suitably styled to fit in with that of your
:: garden?

It's a carbuncle but the council won't let us knock it down.

::
:: Q8: How would you rate the access that your current shed offers
:: when dealing with large objects such as garden furniture,
:: lawnmowers etc?
::
:: 1 2 3 4 5
:: Very Good Very Bad

About 4.


::
:: Q9: Please describe the atmosphere within your shed in three words?
::



damp spider hole




HTH
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