Finalising the Design

I decided to continue with the third concept I prototyped. This was chosen for a number of reasons:

• Could be dual orientation, which allows greater flexibility in how the product could be used. 
• Would allow four different plants to be grown. I feel like being able to grow a wider range of plants is an important aspect of the product. 
• Utilises a simple, efficient and easy to maintain hydroponics system. 
• Simple, modern aesthetic. 

From here I carried out further brainstorming and sketching to develop the form. I then started a new foam board prototype to help refine how the different elements would fit together. This involved calculating how large the reservoir needed to be, thinking about where the attachment points are and refining the scale of the product.