Abstract
Since professionals need to conduct various daily activities in urban housing of limited size, housing furniture and living spaces need to reflect young urban professionals’ lifestyles and needs. This study aims to examine US young urban professionals’ use of furniture in their small apartment units as a case study. A mixed-method study was conducted, which included face-to-face interviews and observations that took two to three hours to complete. Eleven young professionals living in Chicago, IL, participated in this study. Interviews were videotaped and transcribed, and photos of the furniture usage in each housing unit were taken. The data was analyzed using the AEIOU (activities, environments, interactions, objects, and users) framework. The following four aspects should be considered when designing furniture and space that would meet the needs of young urban professionals living in denser housing: 1) multifunctional furniture in multipurpose spaces; 2) smart storage; 3) modern technology; and 4) individuality. The results of this study provide useful information for interior and furniture designers who target young urban professionals.
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