Furniture Design - Science topic

Ruffled surfaces that appear in biological forms, such as coral and lettuce, are a great source of inspiration for architectural and furniture design. This paper proposes a mechanism based on a bending-active scissors grid that effectively reproduces the process of differential growth. The structure can deploy from a linearly folded state with rota...

While furniture is an important item in every aspect of our lives, office furniture has become one of the prominent product groups with the change in working culture over the years. Comfort and ergonomic design became one of the targets of furniture designers and producers. Connection systems (although used in different ways), which are among the m...

In the present paper, studies on the inclusion area fraction of bar (16/20MnCr5, & 20MnCr5 & HC82A) at different locations after rolling in wire rod mill. Controlling inclusions in steel bar is vital to ensuring excellent performance. Accurate identification of inclusion groups is crucial for assessing component quality and using statistical method...

Ensuring accessibility for everyone is essential for building sustainable and equitable cities, regardless of their physical, intellectual, social, economic, gender, or age condition. Urban accessibility typifies public spaces that are well integrated with vehicular and pedestrian spaces, interconnected through obstacle-free routes, and where urban...

Corner joints and edge banding are essential components that significantly impact the strength, durability, and aesthetic appeal of particleboard furniture. This review examines the critical role of edge banding in enhancing the performance of corner joints, which are fundamental to the overall quality of panel furniture. A targeted literature sear...

The physical interaction between users and furniture is pivotal in determining comfort and functionality, particularly in environments where individuals spend extended periods, such as offices, homes, and public spaces. This study aims to analyze how different furniture designs impact user comfort, postural stability, and long-term usability. By em...

Considering that there are many books on the History of Art that illustrate examples of furniture design from the ancient Egyptians, through the European courts of Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI among others of historical relevance; and that, on the other hand, there are also many books on the History of Industrial Design that illust...

The concept of a Green Academic Library emphasizes sustainability through passive design and the application of green building norms, such as GRIHA and IGBC certifications. This manuscript discusses the crucial role of interior design in enhancing resource efficiency, occupant comfort, and minimizing environmental impact. Focusing on factors like n...

1.790 / 5.000 ArtyHum Magazine Nº85 (Spain), www.artyhum.com, Article: "THE ARGENTINE COUNTRY-STYLE CHAIR (Part 2). When Art theory becomes a theoretical paradigm to explain the typology of the artisanal design of the proto-rationalist country-style (or gaucho-style) chair in the Argentine Republic". In ArtyHum Magazine Nº 84 (August 2022), the fou...

The study is based on reviving the Nubian heritage, which diminished over time, through inspiration from the artist Hussein Bikar, who recorded the artistic decorative legacies of Nubia through his paintings to prevent this art from disappearing. Many different factors influenced Nubia, such as the influence of different civilizations such as the a...

The curriculum in the "Engineering Design (Interior and Furniture Design)" Bachelor program has frequently changed over the years regarding how and what kind of study modules are taught. In the 2020-2021 academic year, the teaching staff was presented with another novelty-the transition to full-time virtual training in practical design and purely a...

This research paper assesses the effects of sustainable, accessible, and energy-efficient urban furniture design on happiness and well-being among the residents of the urban environment. This paper discusses how urban furniture can help make cities more sustainable, livable, and welcoming for everyone. Through reviewing the existing studies, this p...

Integrating form, function, and material selection has been fundamental in furniture design and production. Traditional methods, particularly in joint creation, demand skilled craftsmanship and time-intensive processes. However, the emergence of 3D printing technology, specifically fused deposition modeling (FDM), has revolutionized furniture joint...

ABSTRACT In the contemporary design process, there are many digital techniques that aim to support the designers' work. In the context of the evolving artificial intelligence technology, many of them offer an increasingly faster and more realistic way to visualize ideas. This leads to the impression that the hand sketching process can be skipped...

اهتم البحث بالتركيز على كيفية إيجاد تقنيات تمكن المصمم من توظيف الانارة الالكترونية في تصميم الأثاث الذكي, واظهار الدور الوظيفي والجمالي, فقد اتاحت تكنولوجيا الانارة بواسطة الالياف الضوئية واستخدام تقنية الـ LED في الانارة في الاثاث الذكي للمصمم مرونة تحقيق ما لم تستطع تحقيقه الانارة الاعتيادية من خلال التحكم بكيفية تشكيلها والوان الاضاءة المستخدمة...

The article considers one of the main types of analogies - Analogies by External Form and its application in the design of modern furniture. A classification has been made to determine the type of analogy depending on the visual characteristics, which are used for inspiration and depending on the purpose, with which they are applied. Examples of...

In recent years, 3D printing technology has become very important in many fields of science, manufacturing, design, medicine, aviation, sports, etc. Furniture design and manufacturing are also not left out of this trend. In this study, the results of bending moments and stiffness of joints of thin structural elements connected by 3D printing with p...

Appropriate seating environments and comfort during educational activities at worktables are prerequisites for educational institutions in general. In this regard, special attention should be given to children enrolling in early childhood and kindergarten education within the pertinent institutions. Many researchers have concluded that a bad postur...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how people work, with an increasing number transitioning to working from home (WFH). This paradigm shift has raised various challenges in adapting living spaces to meet the needs of remote work. Dedicated workspaces or home offices need to be customized for creativity and productivity. Thus, this syst...

Flow efficiency in a two‐strand continuous casting tundish is studied by analyzing the residential time distribution (RTD) curves in a small‐scale tundish water model using a conductive NaCl solution tracer. The velocity fields in the tundish water model are measured by particle image velocimetry, which is used to validate the results of the mathem...

3D printing is an emerging technology and one of the main aspects that can help in its success is BIM (Building Information Modelling). Despite recent interest in this topic, research indicates that to date no framework is in place that highlights the integration of BIM with 3D printing technology in the furniture design and production industry. Th...

The city of Bandung is dubbed as a creative city as a result of a process carried out by local communities engaged in the creative industry. One of the areas that is used as a forum by creative people in the city of Bandung is Laswee creative space. Areas and spots in Laswee can be used by various communities on a regular basis for exhibitions, sem...

Urban third places, such as cafes, parks, and plazas, are integral to the social fabric of urban environments, providing spaces for informal social interaction outside of home and work. This study explores the spatial quality attributes that define these third places and their influence on user perceptions and experiences. By employing a projective...

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how people work, with an increasing number transitioning to working-from-home (WFH). This paradigm shift has raised various challenges in adapting living spaces to meet the needs of remote work. Dedicated workspaces or home offices need to be customised for creativity and productivity. Thus, this syst...

The application of visual brand concepts in showroom interior planning is considered crucial to ensuring that the products offered are relevant to the target market. This study aims to design a concept for the cash register and backdrop facilities in the case study of the Vespa Piaggio brand, with the goal of effectively reflecting the brand's visu...

Virtual reality can be defined as a simulation of real or imagined reality in a 3D image that can be viewed on mobile devices as the methods of interaction between computer and human body have evolved from this idea to become after a while working to create three-dimensional environments using graphics created by computer and as technology advances...

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the influence of hotel design on guest experience and satisfaction in Kenya. Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low-cost advanta...

This research focuses on studying the results of online teaching in the new normal to design online teaching media in the new normal and satisfaction of 3rd year students in the furniture design course for online. The method was researched by looking at each type of program information for online teaching, interviewing and analyzing it to determine...

الأهداف: يهدف البحث إلى دراسة دور تقنية الطباعة ثلاثية الأبعاد في تصميم وتصنيع الأثاث، لما لهذه التقنية الحديثة من إسهامات كبيرة في الحصول على منتج مطابق للتصميم المطلوب تصنيعه (طباعته). كما يهدف إلى دراسة طرق التشكيل بالترسيب المنصهر، والمواد المستخدمة في الطابعات ثلاثية الأبعاد، وعمليات تصميم وطباعة نماذج في تصميم الأثاث. المنهجية: يعتمد البحث عل...

With the continuous development of furniture design, the machining accuracy and surface quality of die steel have been paid more and more attention. The traditional grinding process has problems such as low efficiency and unstable quality, so it is urgent to introduce advanced technical means to improve the intelligent level of the processing proce...

How much does your environment shape you, and how much of your environment is designed? In this paper, we will use the Disney animation office designed by Kem Weber as a primary topic to help us better solve those questions. This particular Disney animation office is very special when it comes to this as it is an attempt to create an immersive envi...

Traditional furniture design control systems often suffer from complex design, low efficiency, and high production costs. The research aims to explore the application of SVM algorithm to improve furniture design control system, thereby improving production efficiency and reducing production costs. Through feature extraction, research is conducted o...

This article aims to analyze the use of digital manufacturing technologies in product design and the insertion of wood from tree waste as raw material, combined with other materials, in urban furniture design processes. The methods used in the research are: a) systematic literature review (RSL) and; b) analysis of similar ones, developed on a natio...

This paper explains the critical steps that a family-owned furniture manufacturing business with a century-long history from an emerging country has taken, to have a presence in international markets. It focuses on their design strategies to hold their presence and sustain growth in the sector. We know that exporting is the “standard” pattern for g...

Adaptive and inclusive furniture can be particularly beneficial for people with disabilities, including hidden disabilities. By considering accessibility, body forms, specific needs and multisensory design principles, furniture can improve comfort and even help promote independence. In Ancient Greece, wheeled beds were used to transport those unabl...

يعد الأثاث عنصراً متمماً للعمارة وملازما لها، فلطالما كان هناك ارتباط وثيق بين الهندسة المعمارية والأثاث في بناء الفراغ المعماري عبر التاريخ ) 8 (، وقد يكون من الصعب تحديد القواسم المشتركة بين الأثاث والهندسة المعمارية فحجم العمارة أكبر بكثير، ولكن بالفعل يوجد رابط قوي إلى حد ما بين عملية تصميم الأثاث وعملية تصميم المباني التي يوضع فيها هذا الأثاث....

The development of modern society makes people put higher requirements on furniture products, which results people in selecting furniture always taking a long time, and the use of the furniture always encounters unanticipated problems. Furniture style, aesthetics and practicality, space utilization, and so on have become the main problems people co...

Wood is one of the main materials used in buildings and furniture worldwide. After a disaster, indeed, a considerable amount of timber waste is produced. Wood waste is generally downcycled—i.e., recycled into low-quality products, incinerated for energy production—or, worse, landfilled, but in a post-disaster situation, it not only represents a qua...

Every two years, the Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering of the Transilvania University of Brasov organises an international conference on wood science and engineering—ICWSE, which was held for the 13th in November 2023 and hosted over 100 participants from 30 countries worldwide [...]

Many studies have shown that ergonomically designed furniture improves productivity and well-being. As computers have become a part of students' academic lives, they will continue to grow in the future. We propose anthropometric-based furniture dimensions that are suitable for university students to improve computer laboratory ergonomics. We collec...

This study at Antalya Bilim University's Interior Architecture and Environmental Design Department explores an innovative educational model that combines the "Human Factors in Interior Space" and "Furniture Design" courses. Aimed at third-year students, this approach bridges theoretical understanding with practical application, focusing on ergonomi...

The progress of the local and global furniture industry opens up opportunities for Indonesia to return to producing local furniture to support the economy. Millennials as the largest furniture market share in Indonesia have an interest in modular furniture. Modular furniture systems provide ease of mobilization, installation and customization which...

(English is below) Ahşap, geleneksel endüstriyel yapı malzemelerine kıyasla sağladığı hafiflik ve çevresel avantajlar ile mimarlar, iç mimarlar ve mobilya tasarımcıları için her zaman ilham kaynağı olmuştur. Ahşap, uygun kalınlıklarda doğru kesim ve üretim teknikleri uygulandığında esnek bir yapıya dönüştürülebilmektedir. Bu esnekliği kazandırma y...

This research attempts to study the management of multifunctional furniture design in urban parks. Multifunctional furnitureis a product that can be used for various activities, but it is essential to consider the This research attempts to study the management of multifunctional furniture design in urban parks. Multifunctional furniture is a produc...

The increasing human population with limited land in urban areas encourages people to live in narrow areas such as apartments, boarding houses, flats, and other living spaces that related to the function of the furniture to be designed. Plus covid-19 virus outbreak which has entered many people to work from home (WFH). With the help of technologica...

The Indonesian wood industry is an industry that is favorable by the foreign consumers, with a steady increase in sales—even in the midst of a pandemic. One of the impacts arising from the increased production process is the increased wood waste produced. This research was conducted as an effort to utilize the abundant wood waste to become a TV tab...

The interaction of the individual with the environment contains boundaries. The phenomenon of creativity, which is revealed by the consciousness of the individual and the interaction of the environment, creates a tense situation with the limitations he is in and encounters. The study focuses on the correspondence of the boundaries created by the ma...

In today's world, there is a growing need to create an inclusive environment that meets the needs of people with limited mobility. This applies not only to architecture and public spaces at the level of macro- and meso-ergonomics, but also to adaptive furniture at the level of micro-ergonomics. The study is devoted to the formalization of a number...

CNC routers play a significant role in several markets such as furniture design, circuit board manufacturing, plastic and foam fabrication. It can allow to complete projects in few hours that used to take several days CNC routers can work on sheets of woods, plastic, rubber, acrylics, and non-ferrous metal and CNC router machine moves and cuts in t...

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 promot...

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...

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 bamb...

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...

Resumen El origen del término usabilidad y los diversos conceptos que se conocen que tratan de explicar su significado; solo constituyen un primer peldaño para relacionarse con la importancia de la usabilidad para obtener un producto de calidad. Su alcance no solo está en manos del diseñador del mueble; sino que están involucrados ingenieros, espe...

In the 21st century, with active policy support, the smart hardware industry ushered in rapid development of the Internet of things, big data, and other emerging technologies, which has brought people a more intelligent way of life. Smart product retail experience stores have also emerged as a result. One of the key aspects of the consumer shopping...

This study takes the parent-child game behavior of children aged 3~6 and their parents as the research object, and extracts and summarizes the user behavioral needs of parents and children when they use game-based furniture together by using the questionnaire research method, observation method, and interview method. Based on the KJ method, 16 beha...

Composite material using coconut fiber to produce reinforced low-density polyethylene (LDPE) composite was produced for evaluating of the effect of varying fiber sizes on the mechanical (tensile, hardness, and impact strength), water absorption, and chemical resistance properties of the developed LPDE. Sample categories were prepared by varying the...

Comprehensive anthropometric data was collected from primary and secondary sections of eight schools. This inclusive approach ensured a broad spectrum of experiences and conditions related to school furniture and student comfort, thereby facilitating a nuanced understanding of ergonomic challenges across diverse educational settings. Employing rigo...

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. T...

This research article examines the fascinating journey of the evolution of furniture design from the 1950s to the present, focusing on its impact on interior design. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the major changes in design concepts, materials and technology that led to the furniture industry's goal. Starting with the creative and...

This study focuses on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on design ideation. Generative AI, recognized for its ability to produce a wide array of design alternatives, has become an important tool in design, reshaping traditional methodologies. It facilitates the generation of novel and diverse design forms, acting...

The importance of flexibility and creative innovation in furniture design, particularly in residential spaces are the critical factors for superior futurity and life cycle, the complexity of achieving these design goals, especially in the context of small apartments resulting from urban housing development and population growth. that these factors...

The importance of flexibility and creative innovation in furniture design, particularly in residential spaces are the critical factors for superior futurity and life cycle, the complexity of achieving these design goals, especially in the context of small apartments resulting from urban housing development and population growth. that these factors...

Wood Industry and Engineering (WI&E) is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal that publishes twice each year (Jan-June and July-Dec.) and publishes original articles, reviews, technical notes, and extended conference papers on basic and applied research dealing with the science, technology, and engineering of wood and wood-based products...

"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...

An exploratory study was conducted among 160 students aged 6-16 years from eight schools in Mumbai and its suburbs. The study aimed to assess the anthropometric fit with computer lab furniture, driven by the need to uncover the consequences of potential misfits between students' anthropometric dimensions and the furniture. Misalignments can lead to...

Designers actively pursue the use of novel materials and concepts in furniture and interior design. By providing insights into their processing behavior and suitability for 3D-printing processes, this research helps to highlight the potential of using waste materials to create more environmentally friendly and sustainable 3D-printing filaments that...

No campo do design, assim como em outras atividades projetuais, ocorrem assimetrias de gênero que afetam negativamente a atuação de profissionais mulheres. Este artigo tem como recorte de análise a bibliografia sobre o design de móveis brasileiro, objetivando uma reflexão sobre a presença de mulheres nesse tipo de registro. Para isso, foi realizada...

Subfossil oak (SO) wood material, originating from three different buried trunks discovered in recent years by excavations in riverbanks on Romanian territory, was analysed in this research. Aged oak recovered from constructions (AO_C) and recent/new oak wood material (NO) were also investigated to provide comparative data for the SO. The oven-dry...

تهدف هذه الدراسة البحثية الى رفع كفاءة الأثاث الخارجي من خلال دمج تكنولوجيا النانو مع مفهوم الديناميكية، حيث اعتمد البحث على المنهج الوصفى التحليلي لدراسة الأثاث الخارجي من مفهوم الديناميكية لحل مشكلة الفراغات محدودة المساحة كما تتناول الدراسة القاء الضوء على تكنولوجيا النانو بتوضيح الخصائص والمميزات التى تتمتع بها ومدى الاستفادة من تطبيقها في مجال...

تتميز حضارتنا المصرية بالثراء التراثي، وبالرغم من ذلك فإن معظم تصميمات الأثاث تفتقر للهوية المصرية، وذلك لأسباب منها عزوف بعض مصممي الأثاث عن مفردات التراث في أعمالهم خوفاً من صعوبة صياغتها بشكل معاصر أو لسيطرة الاتجاه المعاصر على الفكر التصميمي العام، ومن هنا تكمن مشكلة البحث ما هي السبل والمدخلات التي يمكن لمصمم الأثاث المصري من خلالها توظيف مفرد...

Localism represents a movement that aims to establish a profound connection between a community and its geographical surroundings, fostering a mutual relationship in the production and consumption of locally made products. This movement emphasis on responsible land use, aligning ethical behaviour with social responsibility and environmental sustain...

Bio-based materials have come to be considered the future of innovation and design. The rate at which the design industry is incorporating research and development of bio-alternatives and transforming them into synthetic products is a sign that biomaterials have a productive future. These revolutionary materials have led to "growing design," a new...

The term Chinoiserie, i.e. the tendency to incorporate elements of Chinese culture into European art and architecture, redefined the concept of style in seventeenth-century France and influenced the aesthetic formation of European arts and design in the century that followed. The term became particularly popular in England, as it was also associate...

In today’s society, with the growth of population and energy consumption, various natural resources are rapidly depleted, and traditional handicrafts are on the verge of being lost because they do not meet the needs of modern life. Fast-growing wood product weaving is a social activity made by artificial weaving using bamboo, rattan, willow, grass,...

“In the context of parametric design based on visual programming, this study explores an innovative approach combining digitization and localization. It applies a two-way progressive structural topology optimization algorithm to conduct research on innovative urban furniture design in the Wuyi Overseas Chinese Hometown. It utilizes digital media to...

The lifestyle changed and the evolution of mobile technology made it possible to introduce new nomadic ways of working. The future of work lies in a hybrid model between remote and on-site work. Covid-19 accelerated the change to more flexible working models. Trade fairs dedicated to workplace furniture show the trends of collaborative and modular...

This research explores the incorporation of parametric models into the algorithmic design process, specifically focusing on furniture and interior design. It presents a case of an experimental equation centred around a waffle honeycomb structure. The first part of the article reviews three decades of literature on parametric design, which comprises...

BACKGROUND: There are some rules that furniture designers must take into consideration to design ergonomic furniture. The main design principle is the target group for which the furniture will be designed, considering the dimensions of people who use the furniture. OBJECTIVE: The paper presents the correlation between 12 parts of children’s body, a...

A city is a whole of places, an area with a high population density and a certain administrative, legal, or historical status. Urban furniture; They are design element that provides solutions to users' needs in their lives, making urban life more meaningful and fun, and providing urban comfort and visual aesthetics. They are elements that have an i...

يعتبر الفن التطبيقي والحرف اليدوية هي روح التعبير عن المجتمع بداية من طبيعته الجغرافية وخاماته المحلية وصولا الى أزيائه التقليدية وغيرها... ومع اتجاه الذوق العام في المجتمع لاقتناء قطع الأثاث المعاصرة ذات الخامات الحديثة والجذابة کالاستانلس بدأت الحرف التقليدية واليدوية في الاندثار مع ثبات أشکال مخرجاتها التقليدية. فانحسرت استخدامات هذه القطع في أش...

Furniture design is a field full of creativity and commercial potential, and the behavior of consumers has a far-reaching impact on this field. The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of consumer behavior on furniture design preference, and predict the furniture market trend and the future development direction of furniture design. Th...