PM4Furniture: A Scriptable Parametric Modeling Interface for Conceptual Furniture Design Using PM4VR
Year: 2024
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: In the field of furniture design, Virtual Reality (VR) has shown potential in enabling immersive prototyping and visualization. However, current VR design tools are often limited by a lack of parametrization, making it challenging for designers to iterate complex furniture forms quickly. This paper presents PM4Furniture, a scriptable parametric modeling interface tailored for VR-based conceptual furniture design. The proposed system leverages a scripting interface of PM4VR framework with a low learning curve that allows designers to adjust the parameters of 3D furniture models in real time. By integrating a VR environment, PM4Furniture enhances user’s interaction and intuitive adjustments of design parameters with immediate visual feedback. We evaluate this novel interface through a preliminary user study with designers interacting with furniture design in an immersive VR environment, revealing PM4Furniture’s design efficiency and creativity in VR furniture prototyping.
Author: Wanwan Li
Institution: University of Tulsa
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4406596040