Amid accelerating globalization and resource scarcity, rapid urbanization and population mobility have made sustainable development a critical issue for cities. Frequent relocations pose furniture disposal challenges for many young migrants, with high transportation costs and furniture wear increasing their economic burden and resource waste. Origami design effectively addresses these needs with its portability, easy storage, simplified manufacturing, and reduced failure rates. However, most furniture designers lack origami expertise, limiting their ability to leverage these benefits. This study integrates the existing literature and presents a sustainable furniture design method combining Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper, and Crane, enabling designers to incorporate origami principles with limited prior knowledge. The results show that this method not only enhances the economic feasibility of furniture but also balances user needs, commercial interests, and environmental sustainability, offering new insights for urban sustainable development.

Human attempts to understand the factors involved in aesthetic preferences have a long history, extending from pure art to product aesthetics. Adopting the Unified Model of Aesthetics (UMA), this study simultaneously investigates the effects of opposing factors on stimulus aesthetic preferences from three levels: perceptual, cognitive, and social. The study used smartwatches as stimuli and was conducted on a 7-point Likert scale with 203 participants from China. The results are precise: the higher the contributions of unity at the perceptual level, typicality at the cognitive level, and connectedness at the social level, the higher the aesthetic preference. On the other hand, when the UMA model simultaneously measures the influence intensity of opposing factors, the cognitive level has the most significant influence, followed by the perceptual level, and the social level has the lowest impact. This research will provide product designers with theoretical guidance and design directions for future wearable devices.

Consumer psychology has been proven to have an essential influence on aesthetic preferences. Previous research on aesthetics focused on long-lasting product categories and was conducted at a single level. However, aesthetics is multidimensional, which has been overlooked. Our research is based on the unified model of aesthetics (UMA), which aims to investigate the unique contributions of the perceptual (unity, variety), cognitive (typicality, novelty), and social (connectedness, autonomy) levels to aesthetic preferences for packaging designs. The studies used soft drink packaging from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) category as stimuli, and Chinese participants evaluated the packaging on a 7-point Likert scale. Study 1 shows that people gravitate toward safety over accomplishment and that connectedness, typicality, and unity are the main determinants of aesthetic pleasure. Study 2 added two scenarios: for “going to a very formal meeting,” stimuli with unity, typicality, and connectedness could best induce aesthetic pleasure. For “going to a good friend’s rave party,” the novelty, autonomy, and variety of designs were the most pleasing. Furthermore, two studies showed that for the overall stimulus, unity consistently evoked more positive aesthetic preferences than variety. Overall, this research provides new insights into aesthetic influences at the perceptual, cognitive, and social levels in soft drink packaging and offers new perspectives on aesthetic preferences for new product development.

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The evolution of design systems has undergone a transformative shift towards entity-based frameworks. These systems represent a paradigmatic departure from traditional design approaches by structuring design elements around modular, reusable components known as entities. This study examines the elements that affect entity-based design system effectiveness and its effects on computer-related sectors. The study examines how creative product design, cognitive ergonomics, and big data-driven interfaces affect system efficacy. The study also examines how information processing efficiency mediates and technology infrastructure moderates the relationship between design elements and system results. Data was collected from 254 Chinese design system specialists and practitioners using quantitative methods. Participants' design, technology, and system efficacy perceptions were assessed using a standardized questionnaire. AMOS was used for mediation and moderation analyses to evaluate study hypotheses and examine variable correlations. This study found strong correlations between design elements, technology capabilities, and entity-based design system efficacy. Innovative product design, cognitive ergonomics, and big data-driven interfaces had an impact on system results, both individually and together. Information processing efficiency was a key mediator, while technology infrastructure moderated system efficacy. This study adds to the literature by revealing the complex elements that affect entity-based design systems in computer-related sectors. The study improves our theoretical understanding of design systems by investigating the relationship between design factors, technology capabilities, and system results. It also offers practical advice for organizations looking to improve their design processes and user experiences.

The emergence of a “new elderly” group in China with unique emotional needs has highlighted the importance of smart toilet design. This study explores the emotional needs of the new elderly and the potential benefits of specialized sanitary products in addressing their emotional well-being. The study developed a framework based on Norman’s Three-level theory of Emotional Design (NTTED) and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Theory (MHNT) which have been widely used in the field of emotional design. A quantitative method is employed and a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect the data by using cluster sampling from the high-tech zone in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, about 501 respondents participated among 394 are new elderly and 108 are traditional elderly. The findings from a case study involving 501 elderly participants emphasize the significance of emotional factors in product design for the new elderly, specifically in the context of smart toilets in China. High-quality materials, personalized safety features, and cognitive enhancement contribute to user satisfaction. Lastly, the identified pain points underscore the need for privacy and safety measures, clear instructions, and sensory comfort. Enhancements in maneuverability address limited deftness and instruction readability, while adaptability focuses on tactile and visual cues. Respect, belonging, and progression considerations are pivotal in ensuring user satisfaction and well-being. This study identifies the emotional factors in product design for the new elderly in China to enhance emotional design in smart toilets for this demographic.