CatHouse+
About
CatHouse+ is a multifunctional piece of pet furniture designed to foster comfort and interaction between cats and their owners.
Through research on feline behavior and analysis of market gaps, I developed over 30 initial concepts, refining the final design through multiple rounds of prototyping, user testing, and expert interviews in the pet product industry. The result is a full-scale, handcrafted prototype that serves as both a cozy retreat for cats and a functional furniture piece for humans. The final product was donated to a local cat shelter for real-world use.
Tools
Individual Project
5 Weeks
Final Deliverable
Recipe Book
Final Product
Primary Research
Conducted interviews with three individuals who are cat owners.
Secondary Research
Researched the historical development of pet-centered furniture to gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of pet product design.
Reviewed comparable pet products available in the market.
Learned about the features that cat owners are truly seeking based on their posts and comments on TheCatSite.
Considerations for sustainability when producing pet products.
User Persona
Rapid Ideation & Prototypes
Rapidly sketched over 30 ideas and developed a few quick prototypes for testing purposes.
1st Round Prototypes
2nd Round Prototypes
