RedVector RV-10501

Furniture Design: Theory

Furniture Design: Theory

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10501

SME: Jim Postell

This course has been discontinued
 
A theory refers to a set of statements or principles devised to explain a group of facts or phenomena. It is a belief or principle that guides action or assists comprehension or judgment. This course presents how theory has affected the design of furniture to include not only style, but also the structure of the human body. Theorizing sheds light on the nature of something through individual or collective inquiry. Regarding this course's interest in the subject of furniture design, the questions asked are broad and encompassing.
  • What is furniture design?
  • What is its place in the world?
  • Who are furniture designers?
  • How is furniture design done, and for whom is it undertaken?
  • What are the principles of furniture design, and why are they important to know?
In this course, you will ponder questions such as these and envision how you can apply theories to your furniture design. Posted by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Copyright © 2012. All rights reserved.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Explain the importance of theory in furniture design.
  • Identify the principal concepts of the systems and modernism theories.
  • Summarize the meaning of firmitas, utilitas, and venustas, including components essential to their make-up.
  • Select good examples of technology being used in furniture design.