Enhancing Creativity and Efficiency in Furniture Design through Human-AI Collaboration

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) with human creativity in the context of furniture design, focusing on the development of an ergonomic office chair. As demand grows for sustainable, personalised, and innovative furniture, the study investigates how AI can augment traditional design practices through data-driven optimisation and augmented reality (AR) prototyping. A literature review highlights key developments in generative design, user interaction, and collaborative tools, while the proposed methodology combines user-centred design principles with machine learning and AR to streamline the design process. User studies involving professional designers and end-users evaluate the effectiveness of the AI-human collaboration, measuring design quality, satisfaction, and efficiency. The research presents a hybrid design framework where AI serves as a co-creator, ultimately enhancing creativity, usability, and production workflows in the furniture industry.