Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Faculty Member of Shiraz University of Arts, shiraz, Iran
2 Faculty Member of Isfahan Art University
Abstract
Nowadays, the main approach for furniture design concentrates on the psychological, social needs and giving new experiences to audience. Furthermore, urban furniture could Influenced on the minds of the audiences with an excuse for a long-term presence and developed the accessibility and legibility of urban public space in addition to the purely functional thinking and meeting physical needs. Nevertheless, the role of urban furniture design in urban vitality is an important issue that has been less addressed as an independent research.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of key factors of urban furniture on the usage of furniture as one of the vitality indicators of space. In addition, urban furniture experience-oriented design criteria are identified in accordance with the users' behavioral needs.
Method: In order to achieve the goal, the research was carried out using a case study method (Azadi Park and National Garden of Shiraz). Data were gathered through observation and questionnaires, and data analysis was combined with both quantitative methods (using SPSS software) and qualitative analysis.
Conclusion: The results show that if the attractiveness of the exterior and functional factors in urban furniture could make it amazing, memorable to the audience, undoubtedly seems as an important parameter for population to be in the city and have entertaining, sense of belonging and memory. Also, the vitality of urban space may increase by more much people and more activities. According to the results of this research, attention and implementation of experience-based design indicators in furniture can excite emotions and then create a deeper connection between man and product. The use of non-Neutral color, the diversity of the form, the attention to the cultural values of society and other environmental factors increases the amount of use of furniture and the vitality of space ultimately.
Nowadays, the main approach for furniture design concentrates on the psychological, social needs and giving new experiences to audience. Furthermore, urban furniture could Influenced on the minds of the audiences with an excuse for a long-term presence and developed the accessibility and legibility of urban public space in addition to the purely functional thinking and meeting physical needs. Nevertheless, the role of urban furniture design in urban vitality is an important issue that has been less addressed as an independent research.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of key factors of urban furniture on the usage of furniture as one of the vitality indicators of space. In addition, urban furniture experience-oriented design criteria are identified in accordance with the users' behavioral needs.
Method: In order to achieve the goal, the research was carried out using a case study method (Azadi Park and National Garden of Shiraz). Data were gathered through observation and questionnaires, and data analysis was combined with both quantitative methods (using SPSS software) and qualitative analysis.
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