Mačje stranišče

Merslavič, Katarina (author), Miklavc, Jure (mentor)

Pri inovaciji mačjega stranišča sem se osredotočila na problematiko kompleksnosti uporabe z vidika mačke in človeka kot uporabnika, s poudarkom na boljši funkcionalnosti ter izboljšanju vizualne podobe. V nalogi sem se osredotočila na notranje mačke in njihove potrebe ob uporabi stranišča. Največ problemov sem zaznala kot posredni uporabnik in jih upoštevala kot izhodišče za mojo rešitev z namenom olajšanja postopka uporabe. Raziskala sem obstoječe rešitve na trgu in želela brez vključevanja tehnologije v končni izdelek razviti enostavno za uporabo, cenovno ugodno in oblikovno zanimivo rešitev. Pri tem sem upoštevala umestitev samega elementa v prostor, ki bo funkcioniral tudi kot samostojen pohištveni element v domačem okolju.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: industrijsko oblikovanje, inovacija, manualna uporaba, oblikovanje za živali, stranišče za mačke, diplomska naloga.
• Work type: Bachelor thesis/paper
• Organization: ALUO - Academy of Fine Arts and Design
• Year: 2018
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-103531
• Publication date in RUL: 19.09.2018

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: A cat-litter box

Abstract

When innovating cat litter box, I focused on the complexity of use from the viewpoint of both cat and human, with the stress on improved practicality and image. In my thesis I focused on indoor cats and their toilet needs. I noticed most problems as an indirect user and have used those problems as a starting point for my solution with the aim of simplifying the litter box’s usage. I researched existing solutions on the market and wanted to develop an easy-to-use and cheap solution with an attractive design, without integrating technology into finished product. At the same time I considered design of the product which will function as an independent piece of furniture at home.

• Keywords: industrial design, innovation, manual use, design for animals, cat's litter box, BA thesis.