A current design approach for Ming chairs

Ergonomics are key in the design and application of Ming-style chairs. However, there are presently few specific design frameworks to guide Ming-style chair design. Under this background, the present study developed a questionnaire on the ergonomic design of Ming-style chairs and assessed its validi...

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Main Authors: Yifan, Bai, Kamarudin, Khairul Manami, Alli, Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111496/
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Kamarudin, Khairul Manami
Alli, Hassan
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description Ergonomics are key in the design and application of Ming-style chairs. However, there are presently few specific design frameworks to guide Ming-style chair design. Under this background, the present study developed a questionnaire on the ergonomic design of Ming-style chairs and assessed its validity and reliability. Fifty-two respondents involved in the design and manufacture of Ming-style chairs participated in this study. The statistics of the questionnaire were analyzed and yielded a significant reliability coefficient (α > 0.70, p < 0.01). This ergonomic design framework study of Ming-style chairs analyzed the domains of Chair Form, Aesthetics, Safety, Comfort, Ease-of-use, and Productivity. To assess the importance of various design elements, we used a five-point Likert scale to score items within each domain. This scoring system enabled us to prioritize features, allowing the designers to focus on the essential elements before beginning the design process. We found that designers and manufacturers focused primarily on the Four-headed Official Chair with Armrests form.
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spelling upm-1114962024-08-04T08:56:42Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111496/ A current design approach for Ming chairs Yifan, Bai Kamarudin, Khairul Manami Alli, Hassan Ergonomics are key in the design and application of Ming-style chairs. However, there are presently few specific design frameworks to guide Ming-style chair design. Under this background, the present study developed a questionnaire on the ergonomic design of Ming-style chairs and assessed its validity and reliability. Fifty-two respondents involved in the design and manufacture of Ming-style chairs participated in this study. The statistics of the questionnaire were analyzed and yielded a significant reliability coefficient (α > 0.70, p < 0.01). This ergonomic design framework study of Ming-style chairs analyzed the domains of Chair Form, Aesthetics, Safety, Comfort, Ease-of-use, and Productivity. To assess the importance of various design elements, we used a five-point Likert scale to score items within each domain. This scoring system enabled us to prioritize features, allowing the designers to focus on the essential elements before beginning the design process. We found that designers and manufacturers focused primarily on the Four-headed Official Chair with Armrests form. MDPI 2024-05-08 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111496/1/designs-08-00042.pdf Yifan, Bai and Kamarudin, Khairul Manami and Alli, Hassan (2024) A current design approach for Ming chairs. Designs, 8 (3). art. no. 42. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2411-9660 https://www.mdpi.com/2780864 10.3390/designs8030042
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Kamarudin, Khairul Manami
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