Study on the application and evaluation method of Zen aesthetic style in furniture design under the background of sustainability

Abstract This study aims to explore the application of Zen aesthetics in contemporary furniture design within a sustainable context through rational data analysis, providing innovative insights and a reference framework for modern furniture design. First, grounded theory was employed to collect and...

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Main Authors: Tao Wang, Basyarah Hamat, Liming Zhang, Yanxiao Zhao, Leah Ling Li Pang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-03-01
Series:Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-93860-2
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Summary:Abstract This study aims to explore the application of Zen aesthetics in contemporary furniture design within a sustainable context through rational data analysis, providing innovative insights and a reference framework for modern furniture design. First, grounded theory was employed to collect and evaluate design principles and elements through expert interviews, leading to the establishment of a hierarchical model. Next, the analytic hierarchy process was used to analyze and prioritize the elements of cultural and creative product design by calculating their weights. Finally, the fuzzy comprehensive evaluation method was applied for scheme selection and optimization. This study utilized Zen aesthetic-style tea table as a case study, the design was analyzed from the perspectives of aesthetic, functionality, emotionality and safety. The design scheme was optimized by incorporating Zen aesthetic principles, achieving an organic integration of Zen cultural elements with modern furniture design. The feasibility of this approach was validated through the design of a tea table. This comprehensive method addresses the gap in applying Zen aesthetics to modern furniture design, providing a scientific and systematic tool for the design and evaluation of contemporary furniture.
ISSN:2045-2322