Modular cat tower
Modular cat tower
Modular cat tower
When sitting at my desk to work, there are occasions where my cat climbs onto the desk and disrupts my tasks. In recent times, with the increase in single-person households, there is a growing trend of people raising cats to alleviate loneliness. Drawing inspiration from this situation, I designed a cat tower that allows owners and their cats to share the same desk space, enabling them to work or study together.
When sitting at my desk to work, there are occasions where my cat climbs onto the desk and disrupts my tasks. In recent times, with the increase in single-person households, there is a growing trend of people raising cats to alleviate loneliness. Drawing inspiration from this situation, I designed a cat tower that allows owners and their cats to share the same desk space, enabling them to work or study together.
When sitting at my desk to work, there are occasions where my cat climbs onto the desk and disrupts my tasks. In recent times, with the increase in single-person households, there is a growing trend of people raising cats to alleviate loneliness. Drawing inspiration from this situation, I designed a cat tower that allows owners and their cats to share the same desk space, enabling them to work or study together.
Group / Individual
Group / Individual
Group / Individual
Individual Project
Individual Project
Individual Project
Location
Location
Location
Koreatech (Cheonan, South Korea)
Koreatech (Cheonan, South Korea)
Koreatech
(Cheonan, South Korea)
Course
Course
Course
Digital Design Seminar (Supervisor : Tae Kyun Kim)
Digital Design Seminar (Supervisor : Tae Kyun Kim)
Product Design 2
(Supervisor : Joo Young Jung)
Duration
Duration
Duration
2021. 9 ~ 2021. 12 (4 months)
2021. 9 ~ 2021. 12 (4 months)
2021. 9 ~ 2021. 12 (4 months)
Inspiration : Why do cats often climb onto their owner's desk?
Inspiration : Why do cats often climb onto their owner's desk?
Inspiration : Why do cats often climb onto their owner's desk?
From time to time, my cat climbs onto my working laptop, causing disruptions. While the cat is adorable, it can be inconvenient when it interferes with my tasks. The reasons why cats climb onto their owner's desk are diverse, and some of the common ones include the following
1. To draw owner's attention
2. To smell the owner's scent on laptop
3. Cats are fond of warm (warm laptop)
From time to time, my cat climbs onto my working laptop, causing disruptions. While the cat is adorable, it can be inconvenient when it interferes with my tasks. The reasons why cats climb onto their owner's desk are diverse, and some of the common ones include the following
1. To draw owner's attention
2. To smell the owner's scent on laptop
3. Cats are fond of warm (warm laptop)
From time to time, my cat climbs onto my working laptop, causing disruptions. While the cat is adorable, it can be inconvenient when it interferes with my tasks. The reasons why cats climb onto their owner's desk are diverse, and some of the common ones include the following
1. To draw owner's attention
2. To smell the owner's scent on laptop
3. Cats are fond of warm (warm laptop)
The increasing number of single-person households
The increasing number of single-person households
The increasing number of single-person households
The number of single-person households and the population of those raising pet cats are on the rise. Considering the characteristics of them raising pet cats, who mostly live in limited spaces, there is a need for cat furniture that offers advantages in terms of space efficiency.
The number of single-person households and the population of those raising pet cats are on the rise. Considering the characteristics of them raising pet cats, who mostly live in limited spaces, there is a need for cat furniture that offers advantages in terms of space efficiency.
The number of single-person households and the population of those raising pet cats are on the rise. Considering the characteristics of them raising pet cats, who mostly live in limited spaces, there is a need for cat furniture that offers advantages in terms of space efficiency.
Essential for cats but with a large volume, a cat tower
Essential for cats but with a large volume, a cat tower
Essential for cats but with a large volume, a cat tower
Scratchers, toys, boxes, cushions, and various other essentials cater to the needs of cats, but cat towers, in particular, tend to have a relatively large volume. A cat tower is an essential item that can satisfy a cat's instinct for vertical space utilization.
Scratchers, toys, boxes, cushions, and various other essentials cater to the needs of cats, but cat towers, in particular, tend to have a relatively large volume. A cat tower is an essential item that can satisfy a cat's instinct for vertical space utilization.
Scratchers, toys, boxes, cushions, and various other essentials cater to the needs of cats, but cat towers, in particular, tend to have a relatively large volume. A cat tower is an essential item that can satisfy a cat's instinct for vertical space utilization.
Goal of the project
Goal of the project
Goal of the project
Based on the background research, I explored the two key features : can be installed around a desk and convenience for space utilization.
Based on the background research, I explored the two key features : can be installed around a desk and convenience for space utilization.
Based on the background research, I explored the two key features : can be installed around a desk and convenience for space utilization.
Structuralizing the design
Structuralizing the design
Structuralizing the design
I have identified essential features found in cat tower products on the market and brainstormed ideas for items that can be attached to the product for cat owners to use on their desks
Essential Features : Cat mobile / Scratcher / Cushion / Vice
Brainstormed ideas : Table lamp / Storage
I have identified essential features found in cat tower products on the market and brainstormed ideas for items that can be attached to the product for cat owners to use on their desks
Essential Features : Cat mobile / Scratcher / Cushion / Vice
Brainstormed ideas : Table lamp / Storage
I have identified essential features found in cat tower products on the market and brainstormed ideas for items that can be attached to the product for cat owners to use on their desks
Essential Features : Cat mobile / Scratcher / Cushion / Vice
Brainstormed ideas : Table lamp / Storage
Lamp and Lampshade
Lamp and Lampshade
Lamp and Lampshade
Constructed with a lighting cap featuring LEDs directed towards the user and designed to cushion the heat generated by the LEDs.
Constructed with a lighting cap featuring LEDs directed towards the user and designed to cushion the heat generated by the LEDs.
Step and Cushion
Step and Cushion
Step and Cushion
Consisting of plastic steps with cushions that can be magnetically attached inside the steps
Consisting of plastic steps with cushions that can be magnetically attached inside the steps
Scratcher
Scratcher
Scratcher
A scratcher made of coarse fabric that can be attached to a post through buttons
A scratcher made of coarse fabric that can be attached to a post through buttons
Storage
Storage
Storage
The storage compartment for books or office supplies can be securely fastened to the step with screws and is equipped with a barrier that prevents cats from entering
The storage compartment for books or office supplies can be securely fastened to the step with screws and is equipped with a barrier that prevents cats from entering
Vice
Vice
The vice that attaches to the desk's surface enhances the stability of the cat tower
The vice that attaches to the desk's surface enhances the stability of the cat tower