The Current Situation and Development of Furniture Design Suitable for Aging in the Context of Aging Population

WANG Xiaohang

doi:10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.10.021

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Packaging Engineering ›› 2026, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (10) : 239-243. DOI: 10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.10.021

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The Current Situation and Development of Furniture Design Suitable for Aging in the Context of Aging Population

WANG Xiaohang

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Objective:To explore the current situation and development trend of aging friendly furniture design in the context of aging population, and propose corresponding design suggestions. Method:Through literature review, market research, and relevant case studies, a comprehensive analysis was conducted on the existing problems and strategies of aging friendly furniture design. Results:Based on the actual usage needs of elderly users, the study proposes a series of specific design strategies: optimizing key furniture dimensions to accommodate the anthropometric characteristics of older adults, thereby enhancing convenience and safety in use; strengthening adjustability and multifunctionality to meet dynamic needs under varying physical conditions; advancing barrier-free design in indoor furniture by emphasizing operational ease, spatial accessibility, and environmental friendliness; and incorporating elements of humanistic care into the selection of form, color, and materials to enrich the emotional value and sense of belonging associated with the products. Conclusion:Elderly-friendly furniture design should adhere to the "human-centered" principle, integrating functionality, safety, and emotional design to construct a home furnishing product system that balances practicality with human warmth. This provides a scalable design methodology and strategic guidance for future innovation in elderly-friendly furniture.

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Aging-friendly Furniture Design / Elderly User Needs / Integrated Design of Function and Emotion / Barrier-free Design

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WANG Xiaohang. The Current Situation and Development of Furniture Design Suitable for Aging in the Context of Aging Population[J]. Packaging Engineering. 2026, 47(10): 239-243 https://doi.org/10.19554/j.cnki.1001-3563.2026.10.021

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