Basics of Furniture Design (10 ECTS)

Objective

The student will be able to identify different categories of furniture, their special features and qualifications. She/He will be able to evaluate and compare different functional and structural solutions. The student can take into account ergonomical standards in furniture design. The student will master all different phases of furniture design and will be able to utilize model building as part of the design process. The student will be able to make technical drawings of his/her designs. The student will be able to use machinery and tools with guidance in the wood workshop.

Content

• Furniture categories: special features and demands
• Principles of furniture design: functions, structures, materials, proportions, ergonomics and user centered design
• Design process: definition of objectives, creation, sketching, scale model, mock-up, prototype, technical drawings
• Wood workshop: wood materials, machinery and tools
• Documentation and presentations

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has a good understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments and has an extensive understanding of the covered topics.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has partially achieved the objectives of the course. She/he has passed the course assignments.