Development furniture from banana rope of community enterprise group product banana rope, Dong Jen Subdistrict, Phayao province

Abstract

The development of furniture from banana rope by the banana rope product Community Enterprise Group, "Banana Fiber Product Manufacture," in Dong Jen Subdistrict, Phayao Province, aims to investigate the production process and enhance furniture made from banana fibers. The objectives include examining the manufacturing process and developing banana fiber furniture, as well as evaluating consumer satisfaction with the furniture's design. The research population consisted of 90 consumers interested in banana fiber furniture The sample size was determined using Accidental Sampling in accordance with Glenn's theory. The research instrument comprised a questionnaire on consumer satisfaction with the furniture design. Data analysis involved calculating the percentage, mean ( ), and standard deviation (S.D.). The study's findings revealed that the prototype development of banana fiber furniture was based on geometric design principles, with dimensions aligned proportionally to human scale and emphasizing functionality. The evaluation of the prototypes by experts and consumers indicated a high level of approval, with an overall.( =4.52, S.D.= 0.01).