Product Design Innovation for Enhancing Table Stability on Various Outdoor Surfaces

Tables in outdoor settings may encounter obstacles such as shifts, trembles, or inclines, mostly due to the differing characteristics of the materials used for the table legs' supports.Coffee shop enterprises often have this issue in their outdoor areas.Prior research and patents offer design solutions for uneven surfaces in typically flat rooms, resulting in permanent integration with the table leg, hence restricting its applicability to different table shapes.The study was conducted at multiple coffee shops utilizing design thinking methodology.The process commenced with an empathy phase to identify the issue, followed by direct trials on various exterior surfaces, leading to the formulation of product design concepts as solutions.This research seeks to provide an innovative product design for table furniture stability on diverse surfaces, including grass, sand, soil, and gravel.The findings suggest the design may potentially provide stability on various surfaces; however, it cannot be fully ensured due to the influence of surface material properties, which are susceptible to microclimates and weather variations.The proposed design solution serves as a reference for designers and the furniture industry aiming to manufacture it, potentially evolving into a modular furniture part for end users to augment practical applications.