Furniture for pets, especially cats, is a market with a lot of potential. By knowing about cats, identifying their needs, selecting the right materials and combining that with the wishes of potential customers, we can develop and construct quality furniture that will suit both pets and their owners. In the thesis we focused on the development of furniture for cats, so we first made an overview of the different characteristics of cats, then we focused on the existing examples of furniture or accessories for cats on the market. We used a questionnaire to study the preferences of potential buyers. We found that potential buyers are looking for maximum functionality and quality. They prefer light-coloured furniture in sizes between 100 and 200 cm, with a proportional distribution of open, closed and scratching areas. The results of the questionnaire helped us to design and construct furniture for cats. We designed eight modules in SolidWorks, which are distinguished by their excellent modularity. We named the furniture – including all the designed modules – The Cat’s Decision. We have not seen any similar modules in Slovenia or abroad, so we believe that they have significant sales potential.
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