Research On Furniture Design For Coworking Spaces In The Post-Pandemic Era

Under the background of the sharing economy,coworking spaces have rapidly developed.However,the sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on coworking spaces,and the furniture design in these spaces has also undergone significant changes.With the arrival of the post-pandemic era,it is necessary to systematically sort out and conduct design research on the furniture in these spaces.This thesis uses data collection,literature review,case analysis,and design practice methods to systematically study the furniture design of coworking spaces based on the analysis of coworking spaces and user needs,combined with Product-Service System(PSS)theory,modular design principles,and CMF design theory.The main research conclusions are as follows:(1)A comprehensive synthesis reveals that the growth of coworking spaces prior to the pandemic was primarily driven by factors such as the paradigm shifts,the emergence of the sharing economy,advancements in science and technology,and novel work organization frameworks.Owing to their communal,open,collaborative,sustainable,and accessible characteristics,these spaces experienced rapid proliferation.Based on the analysis of the critical factors affecting the impact of COVID-19 on coworking spaces,this study delineates the developmental changes in coworking spaces during the post-pandemic era.By integrating the diverse requirements of emerging coworking cohorts,the study redefines coworking spaces in the post-pandemic era and introduces four distinct coworking space models: adaptable configurations,privacy models aligning with psychological expectations,more efficient collaboration models,and digitized work environment models.(2)This study proposes that furniture design for coworking spaces in the post-pandemic era should adhere to Product-Service System(PSS)theory,modular design principles,and CMF(Color,Material,Finish)design theory,thereby enhancing the flexibility,customizability,and scalability of the furniture.Based on the design analysis of post-pandemic coworking space furniture,a design process is presented that aligns with Product-Service System theory,modular design principles,and CMF design theory.This process caters to the diverse needs of users and achieves configurability,high resource utilization,elevated employee experience,low cost,and sustainable development for coworking furniture in the post-pandemic era.(3)Following the design process,this study constructs post-pandemic coworking scenarios for individual focus spaces and team collaboration spaces.With modular design as the core design concept,a multifunctional modular furniture system platform is developed to provide vitality and adaptability for office spaces.This platform assists coworking space operators in flexibly configuring or reconfiguring existing spaces to meet various dynamic requirements,thereby reducing space waste and the costs associated with modifying spaces.The design solution leverages open-source community sharing,decentralized production methods,and online design services that align with the coworking space community to offer scalability and repairability for the furniture system.This approach allows operators to connect with local manufacturers through online services and design based on new demands and requirements,enabling rapid reconfiguration or repairs of spaces.