Furniture Design Research Articles

Aesthetic Value of Furniture Design for the Elderly: Cultural Identity and Era Evolution

A significant improvement to the advancement of the Quality of Life (QoL) for Senior Citizens (SC) has been provided by Furniture Design (FD), which takes into account both their physical requirements and their emotional state. A review of the Aesthetic Value (AV) of FD is made available in this paper, with a particular focus on the integration of Cultural Identity (CI) and historical progress. Studying the role of regionally evocative designs and their impact on people of any age, the work of art explores the methods in which furniture may induce emotions of comfort, simplicity, and location. The analysis significantly underlines the impact it has on SC. The primary emphasis of this archeological research is on the evolution of FD during a period of time and the methods by which current developments have impacted the fundamental concepts that are used in today's society. Within the context of this research project, the difficulties and challenges that are connected with achieving the development of AV FD providing practical assistance for SC are explored. This can be achieved via the application of case histories and an analysis of architectural techniques representing four distinct Asian countries. In conclusion, the results obtained from the current study demonstrate the importance of improving the quality of life of SC by reaching an improved balance between AV, historical value, and feasible results within the context of FD.

Digital Customization for Product Design and Manufacturing: A Case Study within the Furniture Industry

Computational design together with the digitization of most fabrication processes play an important role in many research areas. Digital tools such as 3D modeling and computational design have been increasingly used. Computational design combines traditional 3D product design together with programming a general-purpose CAD system in order to promote system integration. In essence, using CAD-based textual or visual programming languages a series of products can be designed with accuracy and take advantage of product customization and automation of downstream applications. The present paper aims at customizing furniture design based on automating both the design and the fabrication procedures. The customer is able to define a series of geometrical characteristics, i.e., width, length, internal dimensions, and various other properties. The outcome consists of automating a great deal of processes, i.e., 3D modeling and assembling, visualization, creating the bill of materials (BOM), producing assembly instructions for the user, drawings and prototyping files, weight estimation.

Bamboo Scrimber as a Sustainable Material for Chairs: A Property Study Based on the Finite Element Method

Bamboo scrimber is a sustainable biomass composite with physical and mechanical properties that has potential applications in furniture. However, its performance across different furniture needs evaluation considering the specific requirements for furniture with different functions. In this study, we simulated a traditional armchair model with bamboo scrimber, ash, or beech as the substrate. Using the finite element method, we analyzed stresses and deformations under six working conditions. The results show that bamboo scrimber had a lower maximum deformation and higher maximum stress under the vertical loading of the seat, backrest, legs, and armrests. Under armrest lateral loading, ash exhibited a higher maximum stress and lower maximum deformation. For selecting furniture material, we propose a strategy that optimizes furniture design by combining the advantages of traditional and new materials according to the structural characteristics and stresses of different parts of the furniture. The results confirm that bamboo scrimber has a good deformation resistance and structural stability and can be used as a substitute for traditional wood in furniture manufacturing, especially for chairs subjected to complex loads. Our findings will help to improve sustainable development by promoting the application of bamboo scrimber in the furniture manufacturing industry.

Sustainable and eco-friendly 3D printing filament fabricated from different recycled solid wastes and evaluate its impact on interior and furniture design

A designer's work is based on creativity, innovation, and fresh ideas therefore, they are constantly searching for creative designs, especially when it comes to furniture and internal design. Meanwhile, innovative materials and ideas are actively sought after by designers for usage in furniture and interior design. In this scope, our study explores the practical implications of using date palm fronds and plastic waste from drinking water bottle to create a composite with varying loadings of date palm frond nanoparticles (DPFNP) at 10, 20, and 30 wt % and its applications on furniture design. A desktop extruder was used to form the composites into filaments, which were subsequently used to create 3D-printed specimens. The impact of adding (DPFNP) on the composite's mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties was assessed. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) drinking water bottle waste, and filament composites presented similar FTIR spectra; however, filament composites presented increased thermal stability and mechanical strength. The filament with 10 wt% DPFNP has been effectively printed with a 3D printer, demonstrating the practicality of employing the developed filaments and perhaps encouraging new uses in furniture and interior design. As a result, employing DPFNP in the recycled PET (RPET) matrix offers a cheap substitute for making filaments. It could increase the use of 3D printing in furniture and interior design by using more environmentally friendly materials. This result will be considered the first phase of future research investigation on a full-scale furniture prototype, examining its physical, thermal, and mechanical properties.

Style Classification and Generation of Furniture Design Styles: A Method Based on Generative Adversarial Networks

Style Classification and Generation of Furniture Design Styles: A Method Based on Generative Adversarial Networks

Intelligent Analysis and Optimization of Computer Aided Furniture Design by Deep Learning

Intelligent Analysis and Optimization of Computer Aided Furniture Design by Deep Learning

Exploring the Dual Potential of Artificial Intelligence-Generated Content in the Esthetic Reproduction and Sustainable Innovative Design of Ming-Style Furniture

The present research aims to explore the dual potential of artificial intelligence-generated content (AIGC) technology in the esthetic reproduction of Ming-style furniture and its innovative design while promoting sustainable practices and cultural heritage preservation. For this purpose, a combination of methodologies integrating the principles of grounded theory, empirical research, sustainable design, and design practice and evaluation techniques is employed. The results are as follows: First, the three-level coding method in grounded theory is used to construct a multi-dimensional esthetic feature library of Ming-style furniture, including 6 esthetic feature dimensions and 102 groups of esthetic elements. Second, a set of databases specifically for Ming-style furniture is developed based on the Midjourney platform. The AIGC exclusive toolkit for furniture (MFMP) contains a language package of 61 keywords and a basic formula for Ming-style furniture design. The MFMP toolkit accurately reproduces Ming-style furniture esthetics through empirical validation. Finally, combined with sustainable design principles, a new path is explored in order to utilize the MFMP toolkit for the sustainable and innovative design of new Chinese-style furniture. The research results demonstrate that AIGC enhances traditional and modern furniture design, offering tools for industry growth in a sustainable way and preserving cultural heritage.

Parametric Design of Office Furniture Partition Space Integrated with the Interactive Evolution Algorithm of FNT and Tree Structure

Office furniture and its spatial layout design are playing an increasingly important role in improving work efficiency and employee comfort. However, the technology still faces some challenges. For instance, accurately simulating and evaluating the behavior and feelings of people in the office environment is difficult due to the high complexity of furniture spacing space design. It is important to address these issues. The study aims to explore the key technology and practical application of the parametric design of office furniture partition space based on the interactive evolution algorithm of tree structure. This paper proposes an improved version of the flexible neural tree model and corresponding algorithm. It also presents a design method based on the interactive differential evolution algorithm to optimize the automatic balance effect between global exploration and local development in the average shortening of the difference vector based on individual distribution. The results showed that all indexes were larger than or equal to other algorithms on 46 datasets. According to the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, the P-value was all less than 0.05, which is a significant advantage. Median, mean, and quartiles indicated that the overall performance of the algorithm was higher than the others. Furthermore, similarity evaluation-based Flexible Neural Tree algorithm had no outliers in the selected dataset, which also indicates the stability of the performance. The research results will support innovation and development in the field of office furniture design. This will promote intelligence, efficiency, and personalization in the design process, and meet the diverse needs of modern office environments.

The Child, the Chair and the Table: Furnishing Schools in New South Wales, Australia, 1940s–1980s

ABSTRACT Design, manufacture and supply of school furniture in the Australian state of New South Wales following the Second World War occurred in a context of population growth and new ideologies of teaching and learning. This article addresses the particular situation in New South Wales, where administration of schooling remained highly centralised. The influence of little known educator, Herbert Oxford, his support for centralised furniture production and supply and his interest in ergonomics was crucial. In the 1960s, he coordinated planning for a School Furniture Complex that eventually operated in the 1980s. The Complex’s demise meant the end of a state service to education. The article contributes to research concerned with materialities of schooling and the argument that objects are both valuable sources and legitimate subjects for the historian. Department of Education documents located at State Archives, Departmental publications and Oxford’s writings inform the research.

An evaluation model for interactive gaming furniture design based on parent-child behavior

An evaluation model for interactive gaming furniture design based on parent-child behavior

Contemporary Heritage from Bauhaus Spirit infused with Chinese Living Culture: A Primary Exploration on Wang Dahong’s Furniture Design

<p>王大閎先生的家具設計很長時間都掩蓋在他那迷人的建築空間底下，為人所忽略，家具其實也是空間設計的一部分，甚而與空間相互襯托，共同形塑空間的質感與氛圍。王大閎一共為自己的三座自宅設計了49件家具，本文以王大閎1964年高峰時期的建築作品虹廬為例，藉由自宅內幾件重要家具設計根源的耙梳與討論，希望釐清並確認王大閎如何以廣義的包浩斯精神，包括幾位涉及家具設計的建築師，如密斯、布魯爾的設計概念為現代構架，再依此去補捉或斟酌家具形式背後的華人傳統氛圍或細節。本文研究目的是在整理並分析王大閎的家具設計，探討其對華人家具現代化的貢獻。</p> <p> </p><p>Mr. Wang Dahong’s furniture design has been overshadowed underneath his charming architectural space, and has been neglected for a long period of time. Furniture is, indeed, a part of the space design and even complements the space itself to shape the character of the space together. He designed 49 pieces of furniture for his three owned residences. By exploring and discussing the origins of the ideas in his design from several iconic pieces, taking the residence “Honglu”, second of the three and completed during the peak of his practice, as an example, we hope to clarify and confirm how Wang Dahong broadly utilized the Bauhaus spirit, the framework formed by those architects who also designed their own furniture, such as Mies van der Rohe and Marcel Breuer. Wang Dahong further embedded the traditional Chinese atmosphere/details into his furniture design. This article intends to reveal Wang Dahong’s furniture and its impact, with potentially unprecedented contribution to modernizing Chinese furniture design.</p> <p> </p>

Research on the Design Requirements of Aging-Friendly Furniture Based on the Physiological and Behavioral Characteristics of Elderly People in China Nursing Home

The aging of China’s population and the growth of the elderly care industry have necessitated higher requirements for the design and research of aging-friendly furniture in nursing homes. However, current furniture manufacturers and designers do not adequately consider the unique characteristics of the elderly in nursing homes, resulting in a limited number of truly aging-friendly furniture products. Given the physiological and behavioral changes that occur with age, there is an urgent need for design to enhance interaction and communication between the elderly and their living furnishings. Therefore, it is crucial to develop and design aging-friendly furniture that aligns with the physiological and behavioral characteristics of the elderly population in nursing homes. This study aims to discover, investigate, develop, and focuses on design requirements for aging furniture in China nursing home.

Enhancing Online Furniture Shopping for Seniors and Physically Challenged Individuals through AR

Abstract: “Augmented reality (AR) technology has potential to revolutionize the way we interact with and visualize the world around us. One area where this technology has great potential is in the field of furniture design and home decor. The goal of the Augmented Reality Furniture project is to develop a platform which allows users to virtually preview and interact with furniture in their own home environments using AR technology. Using a smartphone or other AR-enabled device, users will be able to see how different furniture pieces will look and fit in their own living spaces before making a purchase. The project will involve the use of 3D models of a variety of furniture items, aswell as the development of AR software that can accurately place and scale these models in the user's environment. The platform will also include a user-friendly interface for browsing and selecting different furniture items, as well as tools for customizing and arranging the items in the virtual space.

Optimizing dimensions in furniture design: A literature review

Wooden furniture design necessitates the integration of both technological requirements and aesthetic considerations. To guide designers in achieving this balance, this article explores how established design principles, such as proportions and preferred numerical sequences, can inform decision-making for both technological and aesthetic aspects. The goal is to demonstrate how these principles can be integrated with modern CAD tools. In reviewing the scientific literature, this study compiled and compared mathematical and non-mathematical models that support dimensional decision-making. These models included ancient canons (Egyptian, Greek, and Roman) alongside those of Leonardo da Vinci, Palladio, Dürer, Le Corbusier, Zeising, McCallum, and Brock. Additionally, the article examines numeral systems used in modern technology, such as Renard’s series and convenient numbers. It is proposed that designers should experiment with geometric design templates to achieve balanced proportions. All geometric design principles contribute to aesthetics, creativity and effectiveness in design. The literature identifies two groups of dimensional design templates: organic, inspired by the human body or the Fibonacci sequence, and inorganic, based on numerical order. It’s impossible to pinpoint a single “optimal algorithm” to support dimensional decisions in design. Specific geometric design principles serve as valuable tools, not the ultimate answer.

Multiple synergistic antibacterial melamine-impregnated paper based on nano Ag-doped ZIF-8

Melamine-impregnated paper, a decorative material in furniture and interior design, could potentially impede the spread of indoor bacteria if it possesses antibacterial properties. Here, nano Ag-doped ZIF-8 (Ag@ZIF-8) was synthesized using ion exchange and in-situ chemical reduction strategies, followed by incorporating it into melamine-impregnated paper. The ion exchange mechanism of Zn2+ and Ag+ during ion exchange reactions was investigated. The structure of Ag@ZIF-8 was well-defined, with Ag nanoparticles evenly distributed on the surface of ZIF-8. Ag@ZIF-8 showed good thermal stability at 400 °C, meeting the requirements for the hot-pressing process of the melamine-impregnated paper. Ag@ZIF-8 exhibited enhanced ROS generation under visible light compare to ZIF-8, which was attributed to its reinforced light absorption and charge carrier separation facilitated by the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) effect. The antibacterial activity of Ag@ZIF-8 was better than ZIF-8, owing to the multiple-synergistic antibacterial mechanisms of the ion release and ROS generation. Specifically, the 10-Ag@ZIF-8 exhibited MIC of 128 μg/mL and 64 μg/mL against E. coli and S. aureus, respectively. The signal intensity of •O2 − induced by 10-Ag@ZIF-8 was 4.38 times higher than that of ZIF-8. As the addition of Ag@ZIF-8 increased, the antibacterial performance of melamine-impregnated paper improved. Considering the antibacterial property and economy of melamine-impregnated paper, 0.20 wt% was the optimal amount for 10-Ag@ZIF-8 decorated blockboard. This study proposes a novel approach for synthesizing MOF-based melamine-impregnated paper with antibacterial properties, aiming to reduce bacterial spread, minimize disease risks, and contribute to lowering overall healthcare costs.

Preparation of biomolecular anthocyanin-immobilized plasma-cured nonwoven fibers from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) and recycled cotton waste for detection of ammonia

Cotton fibers have been one of the major resources for various modern textile and non-textile industries. They are breathable, soft, and high absorbent natural fibers with a low production cost. Cotton fibers have found uses in a wide range of fields, such as medical field, automobile industry, and furniture design. However, there have been increasing demands to find out other resources for cotton production at high quality and low cost for high technological applications, such as colorimetric sensors. In this work, we provide a novel technique for plasma-induced coloring of nonwoven recycled cotton waste with an anthocyanin natural probe obtained from pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel. High-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was used to study the anthocyanin extract. Mordant was employed to bind anthocyanin to nonwoven fibers, creating an anthocyanin-mordant coordinative complex. The diameters of the anthocyanin-mordant complex particles were between 5 and 15 nm. A small coating layer of anthocyanin probe was applied to plasma-activated nonwoven cotton. Coloration parameters, absorbance spectra, and colorimetric strength (K/S) data showed that anthocyanin-finished nonwoven cotton had a detection limit of 1–250 ppb of aqueous ammonia, with a corresponding colorimetric change from purple (549 nm) to white (393 nm) due to intramolecular charge transfer. The results demonstrated satisfactory colorfastness of the anthocyanin-dyed nonwoven cotton fibers, UV blocking, and antibacterial efficacy. Promising portable colorimetric technology of anthocyanin-dyed nonwoven cotton fibers was developed for onsite detection of ammonia that can cause severely harmful effects on human organs or even death. Signs of a high surface area in the sensor material include anthocyanin-mordant complex nanoparticles and cotton microfibers.

The aesthetics of Mesopotamian furniture and its reflections in contemporary furniture design

مما لاشك فيه إن الاثاث هو تمثيل للمفاهيم والقيم والمتطلبات والحاجات الإنسانية، وبالرغم من التحديث والمعاصرة التي رافقت تصميم الاثاث منذ عهد وادي الرافدين إلى يومنا هذا بغية تأمين حاجات المستخدم وكفاءة التصميم، لذلك اتخذت الباحثتان اهمية انعكاسات اثاث وادي الرافدين في تصميم الاثاث المعاصر نظراً لجماليته وأشكاله المتعددة، وعليه تكمن مشكلة البحث في التساؤل التالي: هل يمكن توظيف جماليات تصاميم أثاث وادي الرافدين برموزه وأشكاله في تصميم الأثاث المعاصر لضمان تحقيق التواصل الحضاري ما بين الماضي والحاضر وعده كمرتكز تصميمي؟، كما هدف البحث في التوصل إلى القدرة الإبداعية للمبادئ التصميمية الرافدينية وعدها مرتكز تصميمي يحقق جوانب جمالية في تصميم الأثاث المعاصر، كما استعرضت الباحثتان الإطار النظري والذي تضمن مقدمة عن فنون حضارة وادي الرافدين، المبادئ التصميمية لإثاث وادي الرافدين، التأثيرات الجمالية الرافدينية في تصميم الأثاث المعاصر، آما الكلمات المفتاحية فقدت تحددت بـ)جماليات، وادي الرافدين، المعاصرة (وتم التوصل إلى اهم النتائج والاستنتاجات والتي كان اهمها (أن توظيفات اثاث وادي الرافدين بما تحمله من صفات المرونة والتشكيل في تصميم الأثاث تتوافق مع سمات فكر تصميم الأثاث لفترة ما بعد الحداثة، يتميز الجمع ما بين الماضي والحاضر بخصائص ومميزات يمكن توظيفها في التصميم الصناعي بشكل عام وتصميم الأثاث المعاصر بشكل خاص)

The Big Data Thinking in Furniture Innovative Design Under the Environment Configuration of Modern Chinese Houses

"Big data" is a popular word at present, and its application in various industries has gradually become widespread. In the furniture industry, the application effect of big data in the market is more and more prominent, and the great value brought by big data to furniture enterprises is also more and more obvious. How to use big data to obtain the information advantage brought by big data is also an important problem faced by furniture enterprises. This paper introduces the application and application methods of big data in new furniture design, and discusses how furniture design can effectively use big data to seize market opportunities and achieve new business development. This paper discusses how to apply more extensive data thinking in furniture design, model development and subsequent design to improve product innovation design, so as to provide effective reference for the new development of furniture design. At the same time, we explored innovative furniture design in combination with reality, and found that using big data can effectively enhance the pertinence of furniture design and optimize user experience.

Employing Iraqi Architectural heritage Elements in Furniture Design the a Small Motel Room in the Marshes Region of Southern Iraq

Employing Iraqi Architectural heritage Elements in Furniture Design the a Small Motel Room in the Marshes Region of Southern Iraq

What Italian furniture companies do towards sustainable transition? Design actions and strategies showcased during Milan Design Week 2023

AbstractManufacturing companies find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and sustainability in an era of growing emphasis on corporate social responsibility. This paper delves into Design for Sustainability, aiming to understand the practices Italian design furniture companies are implementing towards sustainability through case studies analysis of sustainable actions (SA) showcased in Milan Design Week 2023. The study categorizes SA according to the Design for Sustainability Framework, determining their role in furniture companies’ transformative learning approaches towards sustainability.