TY - JOUR TI - The main directions of furniture design development AU - Abyzov, Vadym AU - Strelets, Valery TI - The main directions of furniture design development AB - In the article perspective directions of development of furniture design are reviewed and revealed based on analysis of current conditions and trends of its evolution, including the following basics: providing consumers with a wide choice of different furniture considering the vital needs and incomes of different groups of the population; a further research of new ergonomic solutions in furniture design; development and implementation of new environmentally friendly and durable materials in furniture, that ensure the health of a person; search for new and improving modern structures and materials, the use of universal and transforming furniture; introduction of innovative methods, including information technology and software management of furniture; a comprehensive consideration of the different aestethic tastes of consumers taking into account the different socio-cultural traditions. This structuring of the prospects of the development of furniture opens up the possibility of a comprehensive approach for the predicted directions of creating high-quality furniture in the near future, and will contribute to the most reliable sources defining the requirements and conditions of their realization in modern architectural environment. VL - 2017 IS - 18/2017 PY - 2017 SN - 1731-2442 C1 - 2543-8700 SP - 161 EP - 166 DO - 10.4467/25438700SM.17.018.7608 UR - https://ejournals.eu/czasopismo/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/artykul/the-main-directions-of-furniture-design-development KW - furniture design; development prospects; architectural environment