Preferences of senior users concerning construction and design of bedroom furniture
Journal Title: Annals of WULS, Forestry and Wood Technology; Zeszyty naukowe SGGW - Year 2016, Vol 94, Issue
Abstract
Preferences of senior users concerning construction and design of bedroom furniture. The number of elderly citizens has been growing rapidly in contemporary societies. This previously neglected group of consumers aged 60+, having specific requirements and preferences, starts to play an increasingly important role in the modification of the range of products available on the market. Thus designers and manufacturers need to gather the greatest possible amount of information concerning this group of users. In order to identify preferences of seniors in relation to characteristics of bedroom furniture the questionnaire studies and direct interviews with 55 respondents aged 63-72 years were conducted. It was found that the most preferable characteristics of bedroom furniture included stain-resistant fabric, removable upholstery covers and a bedding storage box. The most important elements enhancing functionality of furniture for sitting and lying indicated by respondents included additional lighting sources and handles facilitating standing up.
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Beata Fabisiak, Robert Kłos
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