Nightstands are instrumental in creating a comfortable and clutter free bedroom.

Rental properties are high traffic areas, prone to excessive wear from a wide variety of users.

Challenges

Renter

A2 Nightstand

A simple, functional nightstand designed for rental spaces

Cleaner

Goal

Design a nightstand for rental properties that is unobtrusive and comfortable to interact with for home owners, rental guests, and house cleaners.

Asked People what they set on a nightstand

Functional

Glasses

Keys

Pens

Chapstick

Lotion

Jewelry

Hairties

Change

Medium Items (3”-6”)

How is this info addressed: ideation sketches / Design Reasoning

Provides sufficient storage space

Easy to clean

Owner

Design Process

Large Items (6”+)

Aesthetically Pleasing

Lamp

Notebook

Books

Tissues

Ipad/Tablet

Purse/small bag

Diagram of Zones

Small Items (0-3”)

Wallet

Pocket Notebook

Phone

Drink Glass

Coffee Mug

Alarm clock

Phone Charger

Withstands repeated use and misuse

Long Term Durability

Clutter

Durable

Cleanliness

Comfort

Light visual weight

Avoids creating excess clutter

Does not appear or feel cheap