Sistema de mobiliário de armazenamento para um dormitório estudantil

Abstract

In addition to the challenge of adapting to a new city, residents of the Casa do Estudante Universitário do Paraná (CEU) face difficulties related to the organization of their dormitories. In the reports collected, one of the main complaints is the lack of adequate space to store supplies and personal belongings, intensified by the physical limitations of the rooms and the inadequacy of the furniture provided. To solve this problem, the Human Centered Design (DCH) method was adopted, with data collection from users and other actors, through interviews and using an exclusive immersion deck; validation and analysis of needs; prototyping and testing with feedback from actors. The final project resulted in a modular furniture system with an emphasis on self-assembly, which favors students’ autonomy in organizing the environment. Furthermore, the project is based on concepts such as open design, ergonomics and student housing to propose a practical, accessible and functional solution.