Research On The Design Of Portable Tea Furniture Based On Modularity

In recent years,the popularity of tea culture and outdoor tea-drinking activities has sparked interest in the research and development of portable tea furniture.However,currently available portable tea furniture is plagued with problems such as overlapping functions,limited portability,and an inability to meet the diverse needs of users,primarily due to a lack of comprehensive understanding of tea-drinking users and their needs.To address these issues,this study drew upon a range of research methods,including literature surveys and questionnaires,to gather data on the characteristics and needs of both portable tea furniture and its users.Based on these findings,the study proposed a modular theory-based design system for portable tea furniture and subsequently carried out application research on design strategies.The paper begins by exploring the concept of portable tea furniture and outdoor tea-drinking behavior based on relevant research and theory.Drawing on case studies of exemplary portable tea furniture designs from both home and abroad,the paper analyzes the portability and functionality of modular furniture design.Subsequently,an investigation of the demand characteristics of the tea set,sitting set,and peeling set involved in outdoor tea drinking provides a clearer definition of user needs for portability and functionality.This user-centered approach leads to the creation of the FAST function tree,which employed a black box model to transform user needs into product functions that were hierarchically arranged within the FBS model.This model allows us to determine the correlation between product functions and product structure,and complete the division and construction of product modules.The resulting six modules(dry bubble,wet bubble,storage,heating,bearing,and sitting)could be interconnected via a magnetic connection,hook connection,and slide connection to form either a dry tea brewing or wet tea brewing system,depending on user preference.Finally,through a user satisfaction survey,this paper evaluates the resulting design based on functional rationality,structural ease-of-use,environmental adaptability,aesthetic appearance,and use safety.Ultimately,this process designs a portable tea furniture system that accommodates a variety of tea-drinking methods and is well-suited for outdoor environments.The present study proposes a new concept for the modular design of portable tea furniture based on the theoretical analysis of modularity and users’ requirements.This work supplements the existing theoretical framework for designing portable tea furniture while identifying an approach to integrating user preferences into modular design.The primary goal is to enhance the overall user experience and advance the domain of portable tea furniture design.