PM4Furniture: A Scriptable Parametric Modeling Interface for Conceptual Furniture Design Using PM4VR

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.