Office furniture design concepts should be close to office life.

2025-11-04

The development of office furniture designs is directly related to designers. While custom-made office furniture is now available, most designs are conceived based on existing designs. Even after reaching the manufacturer, the design isn't finalized, as the designer still needs to make adjustments. In contrast, most office furniture purchases in daily life have fixed designs, with only the size being customizable. Therefore, the key to innovation and development in Shenzhen's office furniture industry lies with designers. A good office furniture design not only needs innovative appearance but also should be practical and convenient for office workers.

When designing a new style, office furniture designers must first research the market and understand customer needs. They should gather customer feedback and preferences from past sales experiences and incorporate them into the new design. Only in this way can they create office furniture styles that consumers truly love. Furthermore, many furniture designers today focus solely on the artistry of furniture, neglecting its essential function as an office space. Furniture is not art; what use is it if it can't be used for work? This requires not only inspiration but also experience and insights. Designers should actively seek out market trends and styles to gain inspiration. They should also communicate frequently with clients to gather their user experience data.

I wonder if anyone has attended the Shanghai Hongqiao Furniture Fair or the Guangzhou Furniture Fair in March. Each time, many furniture styles are displayed, some selling very well, while others attract a lot of attention, but no one actually buys them. This is because some furniture looks good but isn't very practical in actual use. Here, the editor from a Shenzhen office furniture manufacturer wants to say that a good office furniture design not only needs to look good, but its functionality and ease of use are also very important.