Furniture System Evaluations and Selections Furniture System Evaluations and Selections How to select a furniture system One of the most important aspect of office design is the selection of furniture system. In order to specify the appropriate furniture system for for use in the personnel or group semi-private spaces, the designer must have a broad understanding of different manufacturers' product lines, the physical features, the parts and components, the constructions and hardware, the technical performances, the qualities and the price ranges in the market. The selection process Understanding and evaluating furniture systems Establish furniture system mandatory performance criteria Generate Comparative Summary and Ratings between Furniture Systems Testing and Summarize Selection Understanding and evaluating furniture systems Manufacturers of furniture systems design their products for specific applications.
Most manufacturers develop their systems for general office applications.
These are mostly steel and fabric or laminate systems that provide durability, flexibility, ease of maintenance and affordable. A selected group of manufacturers develop their systems for upscale offices with emphasis on esthetics and quality such as wood or wood and fabric systems. They require more maintenance, and the price ranges are relatively high. Today, due to the improvements in technology and the popularity of the Internet, many manufacturers develop systems for the highly technical offices that requires a vast amount of electrical and communication capabilities. Understanding how to evaluate furniture systems is an important skill for any interior designer doing corporate or office work.