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Home Furnishing Convergence Furniture Design Development: A Study on Table Design Proposal for Applying Speaker Function

The evolving trend in home appliances and furniture design focuses on creating harmonious living spaces that go beyond mere functionality. This study investigates the demand, consumption trends, and characteristics of the single-person household market, as well as the size, brands, and product lineups of the home furnishing market. Through extensive research, including literature reviews, data analysis from relevant institutions, and online/offline research, insights are drawn regarding convergence households and emerging trends in home furnishing. Subsequently, the design development process, including sketching, 2D drawing, 3D modeling, and rendering, is undertaken. The objective of this study is to propose furniture that combines a Bluetooth speaker and a table, targeting the 2030 generation based on thorough market research, target audience analysis, and preliminary research analysis. The speaker table seamlessly integrates speaker functionality tailored to the user's lifestyle with the element of a side table. Unlike previous IT-integrated furniture, which primarily focused on technology and functionality, this speaker table adopts a minimalist design that seamlessly blends into the environment. The functional components of the speaker are discreetly hidden within a fabric-clad body, allowing the table to transform into a fusion furniture piece that not only produces sound but also exudes practicality and artistic aesthetics. This technology does not require extensive research personnel or facilities; rather, it can be easily adopted by small and medium-sized enterprises, effectively converging with furniture to meet the needs of the new generation. Through the design process, furniture that harmoniously integrates technology, functionality, and space is achieved. The outcomes of this study provide various ideas for integrating appropriate technology into furniture, focusing on practicality rather than novel concepts, and further research and development in this field are intended. It is anticipated that this study will serve as a valuable reference for the development of diverse convergence furniture with appropriate technology to cater to the needs of the new generation.