Integrating Biological and Physical Principles into Ergonomic Furniture Design: Enhancing Posture and Comfort
Sasmita Dandasena *
Sarbati Devi Women’s College, Rajgangpur, Odisha-770017, India.
Manorama Devi
Govind Ballabh Pant Social Science Institute (A Constituent Institute of University of Allahabad), Jhusi, Prayagraj, India.
Shubham Raj
Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, New Delhi- 110001, India.
Dibya Shikha Mohanta
Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar-751022, India.
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Abstract
As a functional item, furniture has to satisfy both aesthetic and scientific criteria. In regards to human health and productivity, ergonomic considerations are particularly crucial in furniture design. Furniture design must be approached scientifically in order to create designs that are at the perfect nexus of art and science. The findings of the investigation show that the majority of research on biomechanics in furniture design focuses on specialized furniture, including wheelchairs and car seats, with little research done on everyday furniture. Ergonomic furniture design should incorporate the logical and scientific application of biomechanics to encourage healthy living and improve productivity at work. A multifaceted approach has been developed through integrating biology to take into consideration human anatomy and mobility, physics to guarantee appropriate support and alignment, and home science insights to balance design with domestic lifestyles.
Keywords: Ergonomics, biomechanics, productivity, human anatomy, physics, biology