Furniture design based on cultural orientation: a thematic review

Abstract

Furniture design plays a crucial role in the development and promotion development of culture. The rising spiritual needs of furniture users have opened up new opportunities and challenges for culturally oriented furniture design. However, there need to be more review articles in this field. To address this gap, the researcher utilized ATLAS.ti 23 software to conduct a thematic review of 29 literature sources on culture-related furniture design published between 2013 and 2022. Through thematic analysis, we identified four main themes: furniture design methods, cultural resources, human-centered design, and sustainable development. The study argues that while integrating cultural elements in furniture design remains the predominant strategy, the focus of artistic research is gradually shifting from protection to broader promotion and development. Additionally, the study highlights the growing emphasis on users’ cultural preferences and the emerging utilization of new technologies in furniture design. This research provides valuable insights for scholars and designers interested in cultural advancements and trends in furniture design.

Keywords

• Thematic review
• culture
• furniture design
• ATLAS.ti 23
• Cultural Integration
• Algorithms & Complexity