Perancangan Produk Engineer Draft Table dengan Metode Nigel Cross

Abstract

Engineer Draft Table merupakan meja gambar teknik yang dirancang untuk memberikan kemudahan dan kenyamanan dalam aktivitas menggambar dengan mengintegrasikan berbagai fitur utama dan tambahan dalam satu produk. Proses perancangan dilakukan menggunakan metode nigel cross yang terdiri dari tahapan klarifikasi tujuan, penetapan fungsi, penyusunan kebutuhan, penentuan karakteristik, hingga pengembangan solusi desain. Metode nigel cross dibuat untuk membantu proses perancangan produk agar lebih sistematis, terarah, dan sesuai dengan kebutuhan pengguna. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar atribut produk telah sesuai dengan kebutuhan konsumen, dengan nilai wish (W) sebanyak 8 dan demand (D) sebanyak 2. Spesifikasi produk meliputi bahan kayu, warna cokelat, tinggi 30 cm, berat 4 kg, bentuk persegi panjang, ketebalan 2 cm, sistem kaki lipat, serta fitur tambahan berupa laci, light pad, dan adjustable. Produk Engineer Draft Tableyang dirancang telah memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen dan memiliki daya saing yang baik, sehingga layak untuk dikembangkan lebih lanjut. Produk Engineer Draft Table yang dirancang mampu memenuhi kebutuhan konsumen secara optimal sekaligus menghadirkan keunggulan kompetitif melalui desain yang  fungsional dan inovatif. Integrasi fitur seperti light pad, penyimpanan, dan sistem adjustable memberikan nilai tambah yang signifikan, sehingga produk ini memiliki potensi tinggi untuk dikembangkan lebih lanjut dan bersaing secara kuat di pasar.

Engineer Draft Table is a technical drawing table designed to provide ease and comfort in drawing activities by integrating various main and additional features in one product. The Nigel Cross method was created to help the product design process to be more systematic, directed, and in accordance with user needs. The design process was carried out using the Nigel Cross method which consists of stages of clarifying objectives, determining functions, compiling needs, determining characteristics, and developing design solutions. The results of the study showed that most of the product attributes were in accordance with consumer needs, with a wish (W) value of 8 and a demand (D) of 2. Product specifications include wood material, brown color, 30 cm height, 4 kg weight, rectangular shape, 2 cm thickness, folding leg system, and additional features such as drawers, light pads, and adjustable. The Engineer Draft Table product designed has met consumer needs and has good competitiveness, so it is worthy of further development. The Engineer Draft Table product designed is able to optimally meet consumer needs while providing competitive advantages through functional and innovative designs. The integration of features such as light pad, storage, and adjustable system provides significant added value, so this product has high potential for further development and strong competition in the market.