SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN DESIGNING CHILDREN’S FURNITURE: TECHNIQUES AND TOOLS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/2415-8151.2024.33.15Keywords:
Children’s Furniture, Sustainable Design, Technology Pathway, Furniture Design, Multifunctional Furniture, Design principlesAbstract
The purpose of this study is to develop multifunctional furniture that meets the evolving needs of children through sustainable design methods. It aims to drive the development of children’s furniture design towards sustainability, reducing environmental impact, while providing children with a healthier, more flexible, and personalized environment for growth. Methodology. Literature analysis method: Referencing monographs and journals both domestically and internationally on children’s furniture design and sustainable design. Interdisciplinary research method: Involving the integration of theories and methods from different disciplines to delve into the sustainable design techniques for children’s furniture. Case analysis method, structural-functional analysis, etc. are used. The research results highlight the effectiveness and practicality of the sustainable design techniques for children’s furniture. Through foldable and stackable structures, adjustability in furniture dimensions has been successfully achieved, enabling the furniture to adapt to the changing body sizes and usage needs of children. Addressing children’s physiological characteristics to support their healthy growth and reduce fatigue, adjustable-angle furniture has been designed for desks and chairs. Implementation of modular design allows for furniture reconfiguration and functional expansion as children grow, enhancing both the fun and educational aspects of the furniture, encouraging children’s participation and exploration. Application of color variability technology, through detachable decorative panels, allows for personalized adjustments of furniture colors according to children’s preferences and psychological needs. The study also achieves design standardization, including standardization of components and interfaces, which not only enhances furniture replaceability and maintainability but also optimizes resource utilization, reduces production costs, and minimizes environmental impact. Scientific novelty. The innovation lies in the integration of adjustable, modular, and intellectually stimulating multifunctional furniture. This technological approach particularly considers the physiological and psychological growth needs of children, supporting their healthy development through adjustable angles and dimensions. Additionally, the introduction of color variability technology allows children to change the appearance of the furniture according to their personal preferences, enhancing its customization and interactivity. The practical significance of the obtained results lies in the possibility of their application for designers and manufacturers in the design of children furniture.
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