"Join" a Multifunctional Board Game Table

The aim of the research is to redesign a board game table and create a multifunctional piece of furniture, which can accommodate storage space, provide a tabletop for playing board games, eating, gathering and socializing. The board game table is part of a master thesis project developed at the Masters of Design. It ́s focus is on improving the home environments and is designed for young adults, children, and families. The idea comes from the problems observed in children and adults while frequently using electronic devices, their lack interaction and face-to-face communication. This project aims to improve the connection and relations of people by providing them a place where to share fun and good moments This research was based on the opinions and preferences of people in Macao; we took into consideration the users interest and intended to meet his or her needs during the design process. Therefore, it is a project that has been carried out from a human-centered design approach.
The result is a multifunctional board game table that has three drawers to store board games and sitting cushions. All its features make this new board game table an innovative product onto the market that fits the needs of the customers and tries to solve the analyzed issues.