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https://doi.org/10.5552/drind.2011.1106

Analysis of Cooperation Between Furniture Industry and Designers in Product Development Process

Jordan Berginc ; Vox medii d.o.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia
Jasna Hrovatin ; Academy of Design, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Matjaž Feltrin ; Mlinar & Mlinar d.o.o., Ljubljana, Slovenia
Saša Mächtig ; Academy of Fine Arts and Design, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Anton Zupančič ; Department of Wood Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
Leon Oblak orcid.org/0009-0008-8054-1945 ; Department of Wood Science and Technology, Biotechnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

The aim of our research was to analyze the cooperation of furniture industry and designers in product development process. The results indicate the diffi culties of and impediments to such cooperation. SWOT analysis was used for analyzing the strengths and opportunities as well threats and weaknesses of cooperation of furniture industry with designers in product development process. The leading management of furniture companies and designers indentifi ed greater creativity (more innovative solutions), better design and more fresh ideas as the highest strength and opportunity of cooperation.

Keywords

furniture industry; product development; design; SWOT analysis

Hrčak ID:

69462

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/69462

Publication date:

20.6.2011.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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