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The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Furniture Design: A Case Study

Mobilya Tasarımına Yapay Zekanın Entegrasyonu: Bir Vaka Çalışması

Yaren Şekerci(ANTALYA BILIM UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-4509-6299
Mehmet Uğur Kahraman(ANTALYA BILIM UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-1237-1792
Hakan Bal(ANTALYA BILIM UNIVERSITY)0000-0003-1816-265X
Pages
92–121
Publication Date
2025-07-04
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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.

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Objective & Hypothesis: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.
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Key Findings & Data:The primary objective is to evaluate how AI can be incorporated into the design process and how it can enhance students' creative abilities.
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⚙️Variables:Yapay Zeka · Tasarım Aracı · Mobilya Tasarımı

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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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Giriş ve Çalışmanın Amacı: Yapay zekanın tasarım eğitimi, özellikle iç mimarlık alanında, giderek daha önemli hale gelmiştir. Bu çalışma, yapay zekanın mobilya tasarımı eğitimine entegrasyonunu ve bu entegrasyonun öğrenci projeleri üzerindeki etkilerini araştırmayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışmanın amacı, yapay zekanın tasarım sürecine nasıl dahil edilebileceğini ve öğrencilerin yaratıcı yeteneklerini nasıl geliştirebileceğini değerlendirmektir. Kavramsal/Kuramsal Çerçeve: Bu çalışma, iç mimarlık ve mobilya tasarımı alanındaki literatürü gözden geçirerek, yapay zekanın bu alanlarda nasıl kullanılabileceğini ve mevcut eğitim yöntemlerine nasıl katkı sağlayabileceğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu araştırma, özellikle "Mobilya Malzemeleri ve Yapım Teknikleri" dersi bağlamında, yapay zeka tabanlı projelerin öğrenciler üzerindeki etkisini incelemektedir. Öğrencilerin kullanmış oldukları yapay zeka ile görsel oluşturma teknoloji olan “text-to-image” literatürüne de araştırmada yer verilmektedir. Yöntem: Araştırma, Antalya Bilim Üniversitesi İç Mimarlık ve Çevre Tasarımı Bölümü'nde öğrenim gören 47 öğrencinin katılımıyla gerçekleştirilmiştir. Öğrenciler, yapay zeka araçlarını kullanarak plastik tabureleri seçtikleri figürlere göre yeniden tasarlamışlardır. Öğrencilere kullanmaları için MidJourney ve DALL-e yapay zeka programları tavsiye edilmiştir. Çalışmada, öğrencilerin projeleri bir jüri tarafınadn değerlendirilerek notlandırılmıştır. Bu bağlamda 80 puan ve üzeri alan öğrencilerin projeleri seçilmiştir. Böylece yedi proje detaylı analiz için makalede yer almıştır. Veriler, nitel analiz yöntemleri kullanılarak incelenmiş ve öğrencilerin yapay zeka kullanımındaki deneyimleri ve öğrenme süreçleri değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırma bulguları, yapay zeka tasarım araçlarının etkili bir şekilde kullanılabilmesi için mevcut tasarım ilkelerine dair güçlü bir bilgi birikimine ihtiyaç olduğunu göstermektedir. Yapay zeka araçları, özellikle fikir üretme ve yaratıcılık aşamalarında öğrencilerin performansını artırmıştır. Ancak, net ve yönlendirici talimatlar olmadan, sonuçlar rastgele olabilmektedir. Analizler, yapay zekanın yenilikçi metodolojiler ve disiplinler arası becerilerin teşviki sayesinde geleneksel tasarım eğitiminde büyük bir dönüşüm potansiyeline sahip olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Sonuç: Bu çalışma, yapay zekanın tasarım eğitiminde nasıl uygulanabileceğine dair önemli içgörüler sunmakta ve yapay zeka ile görüntü oluşturmanın fikir üretimine pratik bir değer katabileceğini önermektedir. Çalışmanın sonuçları, eğitimciler ve araştırmacılar için rehberlik sağlayarak, yapay zekanın tasarım eğitimine entegrasyonunda dikkat edilmesi gereken noktaları vurgulamaktadır.

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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, Cilt: 5 Sayı: 1, 92–121. https://doi.org/10.56590/stdarticle.1499016

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