The chair is very sturdy and will last for several years of rocking. It takes 15-30 minutes to construct and fits together perfectly with no issues regarding finger pinching, sharp edges, tipping, or sliding. The chair is comfortable to sit in for 3-4.5 hours and can hold over 125 pounds. There are no sharp edges that could be hazardous.
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1. DurabilityEase of ConstructionFunction of DesignComfort Weight SupportedPotential Hazard.TotalOur Design.4The chair has a high gloss white finish, making it washable and easy to clean. The design is able to handle significant amounts of weight without breaking (185lbs).4The chair was somewhat difficult to assemble, although because it took about 5 minutes. The pieces did, however, fit perfectly together once assembled.4Chair is easy to sit in. It is a few inches too low to the ground; however that gives it a very low center of mass. The points of contact prevent sliding while rocking.2The chair is very comfortable to sit in and does not remain in any awkward positions.More than an hour and a half of sitting brought about a stiff lower back.4The chair supported John’s whole body weight comfortably without any flex in the wood.4The chair is difficult to tip over, creating very little potential for hazards to occur. There are no sharp corners.22<br />Brady Koht John Tobias Alyssa Blair Ryan Kuemmel<br />1234 DurabilityThe chair is not sturdy and will not last more than a few minutesThe chair is not very sturdy and may not last more than a few hoursThe chair is fairly sturdy and will be able to last for a few days.The chair is very sturdy and will last for several years of rocking.Ease of ConstructionThe chair will take more than an hour and a half to build.If the chair takes 90 to 60 minutes long to build.If the chair takes 60 to thirty minutes to construct.Fifteen to thirty minutes long to construct the chair is ideal.Function of DesignThe Chair has more than four issues that hinder proper usage. Issues would include finger pinching, sharp edges, tipping, or sliding while rocking.The Chair has three to four issues. Issues would include finger pinching, sharp edges, tipping, or sliding while rocking.The Chair has one to two issues. Issues would include finger pinching, sharp edges, tipping, or sliding while rocking.The Chair has no issues. Issues would include finger pinching, sharp edges, tipping, or sliding while rocking.ComfortThe chair isn’t comfortable to sit in for any amount of time.The chair is comfortable to sit in only for an hour to an hour and a half.The chair is comfortable for sitting for 1.5 to 3 hours.The Chair is comfortable to sit in for 3-4.5 hours.Weight SupportedChair can hold only 35 pounds or less on itChair is able to hold between 35-75 pounds on itChair can hold between 75-125 poundsChair is able to hold up to or over 125 poundsA potential Hazard to young children.The rocking chair has more than 6 sharp edges.The chair has 4-6 sharp edges.The chair has 1-3 sharp edges.There are no sharp edges to hurt a young child.<br />