Keywords
Self-care
Semi-dependent
Fully dependent
Aging-friendly
Submitted : 2025-05-07
Accepted : 2025-05-22
Published : 2025-06-06
Abstract
Chairs are the most common furniture in household environments, and reclining chairs specifically cater to the functional needs of the elderly. With the gradually increasing aging population, our preliminary research has revealed that current reclining chair designs often fail to align with the physical dimensions and needs of older adults. Many designs appear to prioritize technology over usability, resulting in a homogenous product landscape. Using statistical analysis and the weighted average method, an elderly-friendly reclining chair that considers height, depth, and width is designed. The final design aims to meet the psychological and physiological needs of self-care, semi-dependent, and fully dependent elderly individuals. Adhering to the “people-oriented” design philosophy and targeting “convenience and efficiency,” our ultimate goal is to create a reclining chair that helps the elderly lie down, stand up, and sit down with dignity. This innovative approach offers a new perspective for the market of aging-friendly furniture.
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