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The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study
Abstract
The Purpose of the Study: The importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in design-related education, particularly in interior architecture, has become increasingly significant in today's world. This study aims to explore the integration of AI in furniture design education and its impact on student projects. The primary objective is to evaluate how AI can be incorporated into the design process and how it can enhance students' creative abilities.
Conceptual/Theoretical Framework: This research reviews the literature on AI's application in interior architecture and furniture design, highlighting its potential benefits and contributions to current educational methodologies. This study focuses on the "Material and Construction Techniques for Furniture" course, examining how AI-based projects influence students' learning and design outcomes. The study also includes a discussion of the 'text-to-image' literature related to the visual creation technology that the students utilized.
Method: The study was conducted with 47 students from the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Antalya Bilim University. Students were tasked with redesigning plastic stools into seating elements inspired by selected figures using AI tools. The students were advised to use the artificial intelligence programs MidJourney and DALL-E. In the study, the students' projects were evaluated and graded by a jury. In this context, the projects of students who received 80 points or above were selected. Thus, seven projects were included in the article for detailed analysis. Data were analyzed using qualitative methods to assess students' experiences and learning processes with AI.
Findings: The findings indicate that effective use of AI design tools requires a strong foundation in existing design principles; otherwise, the results can be arbitrary. AI tools were most beneficial during the ideation and creative stages. The analysis underscores the transformative potential of AI in traditional design education through innovative methodologies and the promotion of interdisciplinary skills. Clear and guided instruction is crucial for maximizing AI's effectiveness in an educational setting.
Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the application of AI in design education and suggests that AI-generated imagery can add practical value to the ideation process. The findings highlight key considerations for educators and researchers when integrating AI into design education.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Interior Architecture
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
July 2, 2025
Publication Date
July 4, 2025
Submission Date
June 10, 2024
Acceptance Date
June 29, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 5 Number: 1
APA
Şekerci, Y., Kahraman, M. U., & Bal, H. (2025). The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study. ART/Icle:/Sanat/Ve/Tasarım/Dergisi, 5(1), 92-121. https://doi.org/10.56590/stdarticle.1499016
AMA
1.Şekerci Y, Kahraman MU, Bal H. The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study. ART/icle. 2025;5(1):92-121. doi:10.56590/stdarticle.1499016
Chicago
Şekerci, Yaren, Mehmet Uğur Kahraman, and Hakan Bal. 2025. “The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study”. ART/Icle:/Sanat/Ve/Tasarım/Dergisi 5 (1): 92-121. https://doi.org/10.56590/stdarticle.1499016.
EndNote
Şekerci Y, Kahraman MU, Bal H (July 1, 2025) The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study. ART/icle: Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi 5 1 92–121.
IEEE
[1]Y. Şekerci, M. U. Kahraman, and H. Bal, “The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study”, ART/icle, vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 92–121, July 2025, doi: 10.56590/stdarticle.1499016.
ISNAD
Şekerci, Yaren - Kahraman, Mehmet Uğur - Bal, Hakan. “The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study”. ART/icle: Sanat ve Tasarım Dergisi 5/1 (July 1, 2025): 92-121. https://doi.org/10.56590/stdarticle.1499016.
JAMA
1.Şekerci Y, Kahraman MU, Bal H. The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study. ART/icle. 2025;5:92–121.
MLA
Şekerci, Yaren, et al. “The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study”. ART/Icle:/Sanat/Ve/Tasarım/Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 1, July 2025, pp. 92-121, doi:10.56590/stdarticle.1499016.
Vancouver
1.Yaren Şekerci, Mehmet Uğur Kahraman, Hakan Bal. The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study. ART/icle. 2025 Jul. 1;5(1):92-121. doi:10.56590/stdarticle.1499016