Furniture Design

Results announced

Winner: Iconic revelations by Ileana Thais

Honorable Mention: Invention, Evolution, and Furniture by John Ombrog

 

Participants can still submit their entries for this theme till 31st January 2022. Check Schedule for more details.

 

‘Furniture Design’ is a theme that is part of the contest series ArchWeekly, a new brand of journal competitions inviting participants to engage in critical conversations on selected themes from several disciplines of architecture and design.

Discover the other themes and take part in multiple contests to experience the joy of writing over a range of subjects. Check out the schedule to find reward incentives and key deadlines!

 

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Furniture Design

People have been using natural objects as furniture since the beginning of human civilization. Architecture and interior design defines space but furniture design provides character and personality to the space. 

Furniture design is influenced by history, structural forces, material properties, the surrounding environment, ergonomics, and aesthetics. Furniture opens the door towards an increased versatility of space. It is architecture on a minor scale.

Different architectural styles and furniture design trends evolved with the advancement of material and technology. Furniture design concepts lead to the production of useful items that result in tactile experiences. Furniture design and architecture tend to converge with the increased demand for flexibility.

The contest looks at discussing nuances and narratives of furniture design. 

 

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Questions

1. What is furniture design? 

A space and its character is defined by its elements. When the furniture is set in a layout, it defines it. What are the elements of furniture design? What are the different processes?

 

2. What are the steps in designing a new furniture?

With evolution, the furniture design has changed. There are several steps for designing. But what can be some basic thumb rules to follow while designing or beginning to design a furniture for a novice?

 

3. What are the different materials used for furniture design? 

Furniture design started by using stone as a basic material and this has changed with the developing technology. What are the furniture design materials of the new era?

 

4. What are the emerging and existing furniture design trends around the world?

Furniture design parallelly evolved with the change in architectural styles and trends. List some concepts and trends you are aware of? What are the characteristics? (Eg. Postmodernism) 

 

5. What is the importance of furniture design in living spaces?

Furniture design emphasizes on optimal utilization of a space. How does it encourage efficient optimisation of space? How does furniture work as a functional and circulatory element in interior design? 

 

6. What are the various tools used for furniture design?

Furniture design can change our perspective of how we see a space. With advancement in technology it is possible to create a prototype. How can you create these prototypes? How are they useful? 

 

7. Which schools are the best places to learn furniture design in the world?

With development in furniture design, there is a lot to learn. Plenty of research and knowledge is available to catch up. What are some of the best universities and places to learn these?

 

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Deliverables

Participants shall deliver a written article of about 1000 - 1500 words with no more than 3 images, in a cohesive piece that answers the above questions or arguments presented. A cover of size [2000px x 1000px] must also be uploaded with the writing submission. 

The images must be copyright free or the participant must own the rights of the images used.

 

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How to submit?

Read all the challenge rules and details from the sidebar, and hit register. You can pay the entry fee and book your registration right away. Once you are ready with your essay - begin uploading via your journal tab – and add images and text in the sequence you are asked in. Once done, go to the competitions tab and link this journal.

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