DIY furniture making in the physical world is often hindered by trial-and-error failures. Virtual reality can eliminate these barriers by providing a risk-free environment for design exploration, yet existing VR-based DIY systems lack the capability to translate virtual designs into physical objects. This study proposes a VR-DIY system that supports both virtual furniture creation and physical fabrication through blueprint export. The system allows users to generate, cut, and join 3D objects in VR, then disassemble the finished design into parts with dimensions labelled and export a PDF blueprint reporting six-view photographs, dimensions, and material cost for each part. By Rikuto Nishii and Yuichiro Fujimoto, Ryukoku University
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The Indian residential furniture sector is undergoing a transformative shift from traditional handmade furniture to modular systems, driven by rapid urbanisation, evolving consumer preferences, and technological advancements in design and production. This study investigates the extent and impact of this transition in Pune, a Tier-2 city that has both traditional and contemporary lifestyles. By Prachi Pande and Shiva Shishodia, S. B. Patil College of Architecture & Design
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AHEC talks to Melbourne-based designer-maker Simeon Dux about his evolution in furniture design and ensuring timber has a multi-generational purpose
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Furniture design has undergone a significant transformation over the centuries, evolving from purely functional objects to artistic expressions that reflect societal values, technological advancements, and environmental concerns. In contemporary society, furniture design plays a critical role not only in shaping interior spaces but also in influencing lifestyle, culture, and sustainability. By examining key trends and innovations, this study explores how contemporary furniture design responds to the needs of a dynamic society and contributes to shaping the future of living environments. By Burcin Saltik, Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design
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An exploration with AI in design & material choice. By The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)
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Using modern methodologies in the sectors and subareas of industrial design, where they currently find only marginal application, brings a potential for interrelating technology, the arts, and fine arts. To illustrate this, we present model procedures and options for designing a versatile storage cube that integrates magnetic structural components facilitating easy and quick assembly. In addition to being an item of real furniture, portable and readily convertible into a table or soft stool, the cube supports children’s creative games and helps to develop their overall skills in the present-day household and in pre-primary and primary education. By Martin Zach and Jaroslav Svoboda, Mendel University in Brno, and Jiri Tauber and Premysl Dohnal, Brno University of Technology
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The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) is championing a sustainable material-first approach that is led by resource availability rather than trends. Their recent efforts saw them collaborate with inspiring designers from around the world who added their unique touches to bring life to wood.
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Pantone, a provider of professional colour language standards and digital solutions for the design community, has picked its colour of the year for 2024: Peach Fuzz.
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Brace yourself for new design inspirations for the new year, starting from the most basic aesthetic element: colours. Here is a look at the colours that may define 2023.
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We kick start the new year with a look at the different colour trends to look out for in interior decorations. As we look to move beyond a life of isolation and restrictions, and yearn for a return to social interaction, this year’s colours are ones that blend nature, serenity and hope in hues that are soothing, yet adventurous.
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