Design and Creation of Products from Waste Wood: A Case Study of the Teak Wood Processing and Furniture Group, Phra Luang Subdistrict, Sung Men District, Phrae Province

Abstract

 This article aims to create new products from waste teak wood scraps from the wood processing industry by combining traditional woodworking joinery techniques with sustainable design. The sample group used in this study consisted of 10 teak wood processing and furniture entrepreneurs in Phra Luang Sub-district, Sung Men District, Phrae Province, selected using Cluster Sampling. The blueprint evaluation group consisted of 6 experienced academics, architects, product designers, and entrepreneurs, selected using Purposive Sampling. An additional group of 62 users of home and residential decorative products were selected using a Non-probability Sampling method. Data were analyzed using Descriptive Statistics.
The study's findings revealed that the product prototypes created from waste wood scraps had increased value. The forms were beautiful and durable due to the use of non-traditional and decorative joinery techniques. Both of these techniques resulted in refined product designs that can be commercially expanded upon. This serves as a significant guideline for promoting the sustainable long-term growth of the teak furniture industry in Phrae Province.