Study on the matching between the functional needs of furniture for the elderly and the needs of the elderly.

Sulla base di una indagine sulle tipologie, i materiali, gli stili e le funzioni dei mobili per la terza età presenti sul mercato internazionale e delle loro caratteristiche fisiologiche, psicologiche, emozionali si esaminano alcune possibili risposte ai bisogni e ai modelli di consumo degli anziani. All’interno di questo quadro teorico vengono ipotizzati nuovi metodi di progettazione dei mobili atti a soddisfare i bisogni di auto-cura degli anziani. Sono state proposte pratiche progettuali che riflettono i problemi oggetto di attenzione nella progettazione dei mobili con riferimento all'industria del mobile in Cina. Based on the investigation and analysis of the type, material, style, color and function of the furniture for the elderly in the market. The physiological characteristics, psychological characteristics, emotional needs and consumption patterns of the self-care elderly were summarized. Based on the theory of demand hierarchy, the theory of self-care for the elderly was put forward. According to this theoretical framework, the design methods of suitable old furniture were given to match the needs of self-care for the elderly. Finally, according to the problems existing in the market, the improvement methods were put forward, which reflects the problems that need to be paid attention to in the design of the suitable old furniture, and has reference significance for the industry of furniture for the elderly.