Bad Design ProjectDomenic Borgese

Engineering Design, Section 006

Bad Design-Bed Risers

LipAngled Edge

Circular and Slanted Bed Risers do not not fit into corners.

Bed

Current Facts about Bed Risers

• Avg. Price of Bed Risers: $8-$10

• Primary Material: Molded Plastic

• Variety of Colors

Straighten two sides, leave front two slanted, increase height, remove lip.

Pros and Cons of New Design

Same Cost

Fits tightly into corners

Greater height allows for more storage

No more gap between bed and wall

Slight Loss of Stability

Variety of angles makes harder to produce

References:

• Bed risers Slide 2– http://www.dormco.com

• Pictures on Slide 3 taken by me• Facts on Slide 4– http://www.thefind.com/furniture/browse-4-bed-

risers– http://www.thefind.com/furniture/browse-4-bed-

risers• Slide 5 Solid Works design by me