Is it reliable to teach yourself furniture design? How do I get started?

I think you have to be prepared to spend money first. Designing furniture is inseparable from making samples A sample may cost tens of thousands, and it is necessary to continue to explore the structural materials and processes to continue to produce. The production process also takes a long time.

Secondly, I read the magazine and ** do not call it interested in it and think I am interested. It is recommended to try to understand the design and production stories of some classic furniture, and experience the feeling of making woodwork once (there are some woodworking experience stores in China). The more you know, the more you know, whether you're really interested.

Third, if you want to engage in the industry, the domestic cottage furniture situation is serious, and the furniture you have designed for several years may be imitated by various factories in an instant, and your income may be difficult to support your investment. First of all, having creativity in your head does not mean that you can express it well, so it is recommended to learn furniture design software, CAD, 3DMAX, etc. are the most commonly used software for furniture design, and you can get it by finding a software training class in a few months; Furniture design needs to master the software is mainly CAD, two-dimensional to draw three views of furniture, three-dimensional to draw three-dimensional drawings of furniture, and then you can import the three-dimensional drawings into 3D to render renderings, of course, 3D can also be used to make furniture models, and finally use Photoshop to decorate the renderings, and finally submit a furniture design drawing (with three views of furniture size) and furniture renderings. Secondly, it is necessary to pay attention to some standard drawing and expression methods of furniture design, it is recommended that you buy a "Interior Decoration Engineering Drawing" with an exercise book, published by China Light Industry Press, and a copy of "Furniture Drawing" of the Light Industry Press, Northeast Forestry University Press also has a "Furniture Science" These are relatively good books on learning furniture design, the first one is more basic, focusing on drawing, and the last two are extensions.

Finally, it should be noted that you should usually go to more furniture design, to see the design thinking of furniture design masters and the classic trend of furniture design in the world, and improve your artistic accomplishment in furniture design. <>

First of all, having a creative mind does not mean that you can express it well, so it is recommended to learn furniture design software, and you can find a software training class that can be done in a month; Furniture design needs to master the software is mainly CAD, two-dimensional to draw three views of furniture, three-dimensional to draw three-dimensional drawings of furniture, and then you can import the three-dimensional drawings into 3D to render renderings, of course, 3D can also be used to make furniture models, and finally use Photoshop to decorate the renderings, and finally submit a furniture design drawing (with three views of furniture size) and furniture renderings. Secondly, it is necessary to pay attention to some standard drawing and expression methods of furniture design, it is recommended that you buy a "Interior Decoration Engineering Drawing" with an exercise book, published by China Light Industry Press, and a copy of "Furniture Drawing" of the Light Industry Press, Northeast Forestry University Press also has a "Furniture Science" These are relatively good books on learning furniture design, the first one is more basic, focusing on drawing, and the last two are extensions. <>

It is recommended to refer to the curriculum of furniture majors in colleges and universities at home and abroad for selective self-study, I think it will be more systematic to learn in this way. At present, the furniture major of colleges and universities is generally set up with the following types of courses: public basic courses:

Drawing, color, modeling principles, design expression techniques, etc. Professional basic courses: furniture drawing (or engineering drawing), computer-aided design (3D and CAD, etc.), furniture modeling design, furniture structure design, ergonomics, wood science, furniture machinery and equipment.

Production Technology Courses: Upholstered Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Metal Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Wood Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Furniture Enterprise Management, Furniture Production and Site Management. History of Design Course:

The history of Chinese and foreign furniture development, industrial design, arts and crafts, architecture and interior design, etc. Related extension courses: interior decoration and construction organization design, interior decoration materials, architectural design basics, etc.

Each of the above courses can cover a lot of content, so you can grasp the big picture first, and gradually expand your knowledge as you learn more. Beginners don't have to go for everything, they can learn step by step on the basis of a few core courses. <>

1. Basic courses: drawing, color, modeling theory, design and other performance techniques.

2. Professional basic courses: furniture drawing (or engineering drawings), computer-aided design (3D CAD, etc.), furniture design, furniture design, ergonomic design, wood science, furniture, mechanical equipment.

3. Production Technology Courses: Upholstered Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Metal Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Wooden Furniture Manufacturing Technology, Furniture, Business Management, Furniture Production and Field Management.

4. History of Design Courses: History of Foreign Furniture, History of Industrial Design, History of Arts and Crafts, History of Architecture and History of Interior Design.

These courses cover a lot of content, and when studying, you can get the first frame, with in-depth study, and then gradually expand the knowledge. Beginners don't have to pursue everything, and learn step by step on the basis of several main courses in Zaumaki Chong.

If you want to be an excellent furniture designer, furniture design software is also an indispensable basic technology for designers. As far as furniture design is concerned, the software that needs to be learned: CAD, 3DMAX, PS, etc. are commonly used software.

In fact, a large number of furniture designers mainly use CAD software. CAD is used to build models, 3DMAX is mainly used to see the appearance, and PS is used for post-processing;

1. The selection of wood and the characteristics of various boards;

2. Furniture style (Chinese, European, American, Japanese, etc.);

3. Panel furniture manufacturing technology, solid wood furniture structure technology;

5. Drawing methods of CAD for all kinds of furniture (tables, stools, chairs, cabinets, shoe cabinets, etc.);

6. Drawing method of whole house customization and villa parapet wall;

7. Furniture cutting and dismantling;

8. Rapid calculation of furniture plate area, etc.

First you learn a piece of software, and then you go to a furniture factory for a period of time! I recommend using UG furniture for 3D modeling.