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Nirmal, Umar and Anton, Eric and Ng, Poh Kiat and Chin, Chee Wen (2021) A Review of Modular Ergonomic Furniture Patents. Journal of Engineering Technology and Applied Physics(JETAP), 3 (2). pp. 1-6. ISSN 2682-8383

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Abstract

This paper identifies weaknesses in the ergonomics and design advancements of household furniture. This paper suggests recommendations to enhance the satisfaction and support of ergonomic furniture. Furniture and interior wares are the chosen products of interest, and are specifically emphasised in the context of home living. This paper includes an ergonomics focus on the engineering and industrial design of household furniture, but does not include an analysis of biomechanics, physiology and anthropometry. Based on evaluations of patents from 1980 to 2013, this paper suggests that a user-centred design would be an ideal choice for designers as it potentially promotes customer satisfaction and simultaneously improves the health and well-being of users. The paper synthesises the consensuses of furniture consumers which include data from trends, demands, complexities and preferences.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	User-centred design, Ergonomics, Furniture, Design, Modular, Multifunctional, Storage
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T201 Patents. Trademarks T Technology > TS Manufactures > TS155-194 Production management. Operations management
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Mr. MUHAMMAD AZRUL MOSRI
Date Deposited:	07 Aug 2024 03:28
Last Modified:	07 Aug 2024 03:28
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/12755

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