Course Description
The Fundamentals of Furniture Design course introduces you to the principles, techniques, and creative processes behind designing furniture that blends beauty with usability. Whether you aspire to become a professional furniture designer, start your own business, or simply explore your creative side, this course will help you build a solid foundation.
You will learn about furniture design history, design principles, ergonomics, material selection, and construction methods. The course also explores modern design trends, sustainable practices, and digital design tools to help you bring your ideas to life. Through practical exercises and real-world examples, you’ll gain the skills to conceptualize, sketch, and develop furniture designs that suit both style and function.
What you'll learn in this course
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Fundamentals of furniture design concepts and principles
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Understanding ergonomics and human-centered design
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Types of furniture styles, forms, and trends
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Material selection: wood, metal, fabric, and modern alternatives
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Tools, techniques, and construction basics
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Sketching, prototyping, and using digital design tools
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Basics of sustainability and eco-friendly furniture design
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Turning design ideas into functional furniture products
Requirements
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No prior experience in furniture design is required
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Basic drawing or sketching skills are helpful but not mandatory
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Interest in creativity, design, or furniture making
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Access to a notebook/sketchbook and drawing tools (for practice)
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 120 mins.
- Understanding the role of furniture in human life and spaces
- Evolution and history of furniture design styles
- Importance of balancing function, comfort, and aesthetics
- Overview of the furniture design process
- Exploring design elements: line, form, color, texture, and proportion
- Applying balance, rhythm, harmony, and contrast in furniture design
- Understanding ergonomics and human-centered design
- Influence of cultural and regional aesthetics on furniture styles
- Types of wood, metals, and plastics used in furniture
- Sustainable and eco-friendly material choices
- Introduction to upholstery, fabrics, and finishes
- Strength, durability, and suitability of materials for different uses
- Basic hand tools and their uses in furniture making
- Modern machinery and technology in furniture production
- Joinery methods: traditional and modern approaches
- Finishing techniques for enhancing durability and look
- Traditional, classical, and heritage furniture styles
- Modern, minimalist, and contemporary designs
- Industrial, rustic, and eclectic furniture trends
- Fusion of styles and adapting designs to local needs
- Seating furniture: chairs, sofas, stools, and benches
- Storage furniture: wardrobes, cabinets, and shelves
- Tables: dining, work, side, and coffee tables
- Multipurpose and modular furniture for compact living
- Basics of furniture sketching and technical drawings
- Scaled drawing and dimensioning for accurate execution
- 3D modeling and CAD for design visualization
- Creating prototypes and mock-ups before production
- Designing furniture for homes: living room, bedroom, kitchen
- Furniture for offices, schools, and public spaces
- Outdoor furniture: durability, weather resistance, and design
- Custom furniture for unique needs and spaces
- From design to manufacturing: process and workflow
- Small-scale vs. large-scale furniture production
- Costing, pricing, and material optimization
- Branding, marketing, and selling furniture designs
- Smart furniture and technology integration
- Sustainable design and circular economy in furniture making
- Trends in multifunctional and space-saving furniture
- Preparing for the global furniture design industry
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 120 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageHindi
- Skill levelBeginner
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