The Impact of AIGC Technology on Furniture Design Education

The rapid advancement of AIGC technology is transforming creative industries. ChatGPT, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion are revolutionizing creative design through optimized processes. This study assesses AIGC technology's impact on furniture design creativity and investigates strategies for curriculum integration to boost student innovation. Through a practice-based research methodology, this study compares traditional and AIGC-assisted design methods, evaluating their efficiency, innovation, and practicality. The findings reveal that AIGC technology enhances both design efficiency and solution diversity, enabling students to develop innovative solutions quickly. The technology offers vital support for research analysis, concept development, and visual presentation—expanding creative horizons. As an effective complement to traditional approaches, AIGC technology shows promise in advancing design education. We propose incorporating AIGC training into curricula and strengthening students' adaptability to the evolving design industry through interdisciplinary learning and professional growth.