Abstract : Human-centered furniture design has gained significant importance in recent years due to increasing awareness of ergonomics, comfort, usability, and aesthetic appeal in furniture products. Modern consumers expect furniture that not only serves functional purposes but also enhances physical well-being and interior aesthetics. Human-centered design focuses on understanding the physical, psychological, and behavioral needs of users during the design and development of furniture products. This research examines the influence of human-centered design principles on comfort, functionality, and aesthetic value in furniture design. A quantitative research approach was adopted with a sample size of 561 respondents consisting of furniture users, interior designers, and furniture manufacturers. Various statistical tools including reliability analysis, factor analysis, regression analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM) were applied to analyze the collected data. The findings indicate that ergonomic comfort, functional usability, and visual aesthetics significantly influence consumer satisfaction and purchase intention toward furniture products. The results further reveal that comfort and functionality have stronger impacts on user satisfaction compared to aesthetic factors. The study concludes that integrating human-centered design principles into furniture development can significantly improve user experience and product value. Furniture designers and manufacturers should prioritize ergonomic design, adaptable functionality, and aesthetic harmony to meet the evolving expectations of modern consumers.
Cite : Iqbal, S. A. (2026). Human-Centered Furniture Design: Enhancing Comfort, Functionality and Aesthetic Value (1st ed., pp. 84-91). Noble Science Press. https://noblesciencepress.org/chapter/nspebgtrdbaip2026ch-09
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