Abstract
Bamboo, as a renewable and sustainable material, offers significant potential to replace conventional resources such as wood, plastics, and metals. This study explores a bionic design approach that integrates bamboo craftsmanship with product and musical instrument design, resulting in a multi functional prototype that functions both as a rocking chair and a resonance drum. The research process followed three main stages: material analysis, concept development, and prototype production. Inspired by the grasshopper, the design combines biomimetic aesthetics with ergonomic and acoustic considerations. The prototype development involved iterative refinement, including detailed mock-ups, usability testing with children and adults, and subsequent modifications to optimize both resonance and grip ergonomics. Preliminary acoustic measurements and durability evaluations further validated the product’s functional and structural performance. In addition, the study expands the literature base by reviewing traditional and contemporary bamboo instruments such as the dizi, shakuhachi, and angklung, situating the design within cultural and historical contexts. While the results demonstrate bamboo’s potential in cross- disciplinary innovation, several limitations remain, including scal ability, production costs, and cultural reception. Future research should address these issues through modular design strategies, cost optimization, and broader user studies. Overall, this project highlights how bamboo can serve as a sustainable medium for multi functional design, combining ecological responsibility with cultural and educational value.
Keywords
Bamboo Craft; Drum; Design; Biomimetic Design
DOI
https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.553
Citation
Liou, Z., Chang, Y., Lin, T.,and Chang, W.(2025) Resonant Bamboo–A Bionic Approach to Musical Furniture Design, in Chang, C.-Y., and Hsu, Y. (eds.), IASDR 2025: Design Next, 02-05 December, Taiwan. https://doi.org/10.21606/iasdr.2025.553
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Conference Track
Track 11 - Culture and Craft Design for Regenerative Practices
Resonant Bamboo–A Bionic Approach to Musical Furniture Design
Bamboo, as a renewable and sustainable material, offers significant potential to replace conventional resources such as wood, plastics, and metals. This study explores a bionic design approach that integrates bamboo craftsmanship with product and musical instrument design, resulting in a multi functional prototype that functions both as a rocking chair and a resonance drum. The research process followed three main stages: material analysis, concept development, and prototype production. Inspired by the grasshopper, the design combines biomimetic aesthetics with ergonomic and acoustic considerations. The prototype development involved iterative refinement, including detailed mock-ups, usability testing with children and adults, and subsequent modifications to optimize both resonance and grip ergonomics. Preliminary acoustic measurements and durability evaluations further validated the product’s functional and structural performance. In addition, the study expands the literature base by reviewing traditional and contemporary bamboo instruments such as the dizi, shakuhachi, and angklung, situating the design within cultural and historical contexts. While the results demonstrate bamboo’s potential in cross- disciplinary innovation, several limitations remain, including scal ability, production costs, and cultural reception. Future research should address these issues through modular design strategies, cost optimization, and broader user studies. Overall, this project highlights how bamboo can serve as a sustainable medium for multi functional design, combining ecological responsibility with cultural and educational value.