소반(小盤)의 기능적 특징을 활용한 다용도 테이블 디자인 연구

A Study on the Multipurpose Table Design by Taking Advantage of the Functional Characteristics of Soban

Soban is one of the notable kitchen furniture representing Korean sedentary lifestyle and dining culture. This traditional table has a variety of uses ranging from dining, studying to serving refreshments to invited guests. Apart from other kinds of traditional furniture, this table served as a daily must-have widely adopted by people irrespective of social class. It has undergone a shift to be developed into a unique form encompassing the functions of tray propping up dishes and table in the kitchen, reception room, and also main room. In addition, since its structure, materials, decoration, and patterns differ from regions and also they are characterized by distinctiveness, it is worthwhile to conduct study on this traditional table. The present study aims to design a multipurpose table, Soban, still popular with people, adapted into a modern style. With a particular focus on its functional characteristics, this study elicited design factors and applied the use and size suitable for the lifestyle and life environment for people living nowadays. In this way, it intends to showcase a new part of Soban representing the emotion of Korean-ness using modern techniques and materials.