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Research on innovative strategies for emotional design-based dynamic healing furniture: A case study of hugging chairs
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Abstract
This study addresses the psychological health needs of urban single youth by innovatively combining emotional design with smart technology, resulting in the development of dynamic, interactive healing furniture. By utilizing the unconscious act of “sitting down” and an adjustable mechanical structure, the design of a chair capable of providing a warm, embracing sensation is introduced. This design not only focuses on physical comfort during use but also incorporates cultural symbols to evoke emotional resonance. After several rounds of technical improvement, the chair demonstrates excellent performance in terms of stability and interactive fluidity. Physiological indicator efficacy verification data show that it effectively alleviates anxiety and improves physiological relaxation. This design breaks the static limitations of traditional furniture and offers psychological support tools that naturally integrate into the daily lives of individuals living alone. Furthermore, it explores new design approaches that combine technology and culture, with plans to expand its adaptability to more cultural scenarios in the future.
Keywords
urban single youth, healing furniture, emotional design, physiological relaxation, home design
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Xu,Z. (2025). Research on innovative strategies for emotional design-based dynamic healing furniture: A case study of hugging chairs. Advances in Social Behavior Research,16(3),24-34.
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