FURNITURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION I

Course Description

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FURNITURE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 1. Explain(3) important aspects of furniture design process.
2. 02 2. Analyze(4) and describe(3) creative thinking in regarding to furniture design.
3. 03 3. Research(3) and explain(3) innovative furniture design.

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Hedge, A., & Morimoto, S. Ergonomics and Design: A Reference Guide. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2020. (Covers updated ergonomics principles, human factors, posture analysis, and user-centered design—directly supporting LO1 & LO4.)
2. 02 Baker, J., & Albin, S. Furniture Design: From Concept to Construction. Chronicle Books, 2017. (A contemporary, practice-oriented guide on materials, joinery, detailing, and fabrication—supports LO2 & LO3.)
3. 03 Fuad-Luke, A. The Eco-Design Handbook: A Complete Sourcebook for the Home and Office. Thames & Hudson, 2019. (Provides updated sustainability criteria, material impact evaluation, and eco‑design strategies—supports LO3 & sustainability outcomes.)
4. 04 Lawson, Stuart. Furniture design : an introduction to development, materials and manufacturing . 2013 (library location number: 749.3 LAW 2013)

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. Explain important aspects of furniture design process.
2. L02 2. Analyze and describe creative thinking in regarding to furniture design.
3. L03 3. Research and explain innovative furniture design.

Program Outcomes

1. P01 The student will be able to create projects and researches with particular awareness of environmental responsibility, global issues, and universal design.
2. P02 The student will be able to design by engaging in the development of interior spaces from an ethically responsible perspective for the purpose of improving the quality of life.
3. P03 The student will be able to make research to increase productivity and in the same context to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the society in the frame of their profession.
4. P04 The student will be able to create a supportive learning environment that allows developing individual expression of knowledge and skills to create a connection with the practice of interior design. tir.
5. P05 The student will be able to use and evaluate the conceptual elements and aesthetic principles of interior design in visual, verbal and written form at an advanced level.
6. P06 The student will be able to distinguish an advanced level of competence in design practice and production that shows an awareness of professional standards appropriate to the field. .
7. P07 The student will be able to interpret key concepts, theories and research approaches in interior architecture and relates them with current research in the field.
8. P08 The student will be able to construct an artistic and designerly insight; to apply design knowledge to their creative design process, and to deepen their expertise in materials, knowledge of design tradition, and cultural discussion.
9. P09 The student will be able to manage design processes, apply the regulations in construction, material knowledge, skills in 3D composition, and evaluate the spatiality of people and products by deepening the skills learned in Bachelor's studies and broaden their knowledge in spatial design and furniture design.

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