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To design a multifunctional piece of furniture to help reduce stress for dogs with separation anxiety and also integrate well into home decor.
Doze is a multifunctional piece of furniture that saves space by acting as a dog bed and a side table with a removable tray for extra use for working or eating.
The main aim for this product is to be a safe space in the home for dog’s as this reduces stress for dogs who have to spend time alone. Doze also aims to fit well into the home and remain stylish with parts such as the bed cover being customisable to suit different surroundings. This product is made mostly from plywood in the interest of being sustainably made.
Since lockdown, dog owners are far less comfortable leaving their dogs home alone as many dogs have developed separation anxiety, and being left alone for extended periods of time causes dogs to display signs of stress, this includes panting, pacing, aggression, etc. Data collected in a survey showed, answering when dogs would show signs of distress, nearly 45% of all dogs showed signs of being very distressed before and during being left isolated at home.
Doze acts as a safe space for dogs as it is semi-enclosed giving a dog the opportunity to burrow. The bed is made from memory foam as this is hypoallergenic and much better for a dog's joints and bones as it evenly distributes their weight. The bed is also raised off of the ground which is beneficial for temperature control for dogs as air circulates around and underneath.
Every feature of doze has been considered to benefit the pet and owner. The product links pet and owner together with it being multi-functional which will mean the pet will associate their safe space with them ultimately making them feel calmer when alone.
Product created on Solidworks and rendered using Keyshot.
Top being used as laptop tray.
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