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Furniture design based on cultural orientation: a thematic review


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Huang, Wenhong and Abdul Rahman, Ahmad Rizal and Gill, Sarjit S. and Raja Ahmad Effendi, Raja Ahmad Azmeer (2025) Furniture design based on cultural orientation: a thematic review. Cogent Arts and Humanities, 12 (1). art. no. 2442811. pp. 1-19. ISSN 2331-1983

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.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Arts and Humanities (all)
Divisions: Faculty of Design and Architecture
Faculty of Human Ecology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311983.2024.2442811
Publisher: Cogent OA
Keywords: Algorithms & Complexity; ATLAS.ti 23; Cultural Integration; Cultural Studies; culture; Design; Education–Social Sciences; furniture design; Thematic review
Depositing User: Ms. Zaimah Saiful Yazan
Date Deposited: 29 Jan 2026 07:43
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2026 07:43
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/122743
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