Models of Furniture Design Using Coconut Wood Based on Local Culture for Global and Domestic Market

Suprobo, Filipus Priyo and Santosa, Adi (2017) Models of Furniture Design Using Coconut Wood Based on Local Culture for Global and Domestic Market. Creative Industries Journal, 10 (Issue ). pp. 89-99. ISSN 1751-0694 (Print) 1751-0708 (Online)

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Abstract

This study provides, for creative industries, a convenient overview of a process that is still rarely used. This study aims to provide a model of furniture design and production that can compete with the growth of furniture exports and market demand. Demand is increasing for furniture that is not mass-produced and is based on local culture. The design thinking approach was used to produce this model. This process consists of several steps, such as the study of references, group discussions with expert participants and the exploration and development of design products by students; the products are based on local culture with coconut wood as the main material. This research improves upon previous models. Building a knowledge base in the initial phase was very important and involved the identification and extraction of local resources. This phase needs to be supported by experiential activities of ‘digging’ to extract design boundaries, along with other activities involving the transformation of ideas into visual schemes as sources of design inspiration. This phase is then followed by interpretation and execution, including feasibility tests of the design product.

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