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Flip Stoel by Kuan-Cheng Chen

Flip Stoel by Kuan-Cheng Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Silwer in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.


SilwerMeubels· 2023

Flip Stoel

by Kuan-Cheng Chen

Client: Chen Kuan-cheng

A' Design Award in Silwer Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Flip Stoel

Flip Chair is geïnspireer deur die rustige gevoel om op 'n grasperk te sit, waar 'n mens die natuurlike sagtheid, warmte en sagte briesie van die omgewing kan geniet. Die stoel se flip-tema beliggaam die grasieuse beweging van gras in die wind, wat 'n dinamiese en organiese vorm skep. Om hierdie effek te bereik, word die vloeibaarheid en voue van die stoel se sitplek gesimuleer en is die hout met stoom in vorm gebuig. Die gevolglike produk is dan noukeurig handgemaak om gebruikers 'n outentieke en meeslepende natuurlike ervaring te bied.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silwer

Flip Stoel is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Silwer, 'n buitengewoon prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan topklas-, pragtige en indrukwekkende ontwerpe. Wenners in Silwer is geweldig briljante en uiters kreatiewe werke wat die uitstaande kundigheid, talent en skerpsinnigheid van hul ontwerpers illustreer. Daar word verwag dat Flip Stoel 'n wonderlike vertoonstuk is wat merkwaardig professioneel en diepgaande innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Silwer gewen het, is 'n hoogs noemenswaardige, bewonderde uitvinding wat die grense van kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie bevoordeel en uitbrei. Flip Stoel is 'n wyd beny skepping wat begeertes oproep, positiewe gevoelens bring en verbasing en verwondering wek.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
The Flip chair design was inspired by the serene feeling of sitting on a grassy lawn, where one can enjoy the natural softness, warmth, and gentle breeze of the environment. The chair's "flip" theme embodies the graceful movement of grass in the wind, creating a dynamic and organic form.

To achieve this effect, computer programs were used to simulate the fluidity and folds of the chair's seat. The wood was bent into shape using steam, replicating the natural curves and contours of the grassy landscape. The resulting product was then meticulously handcrafted to provide users with an authentic and immersive natural experience. The seat's flipping surface offers a unique and comfortable sitting experience, as if one is lounging on a custom-shaped patch of grass.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 900mm x Depth 350mm x 420Height mm
Tags
Flip chair,grasshopper,bent wood
Production Technology
We utilized Grasshopper programming to create a gradual and dynamic transformation in the chair's design, incorporating the "flip" element to compose the overall shape. The steam bending technique was employed to produce the desired flipping contours, with the aid of specialized tools and jigs to ensure precision in every line.

After the components were produced, our seasoned woodworkers meticulously assembled and refined the chair's appearance, applying surface treatment to achieve a seamless finish.
Design Challenge
The design of this chair posed a dual challenge that pushed the boundaries of creativity and production. The first challenge was how to effectively capture the sensation of wind flow, while the second was finding the most efficient and effective means of producing this effect.

Through the use of innovative design techniques and specialized production methods, we were able to successfully overcome these challenges, resulting in a chair that embodies the grace and beauty of natural wind flow, while also being produced in an efficient and practical manner.
Inspiration
Our chair design draws inspiration from the sensation of sitting on grass - that feeling of lounging on a sprawling lawn, experiencing the plushness of the grass beneath you, basking in the warm sunlight, and feeling the gentle caress of the breeze.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2020 in Taiwan and finished in August 2021 in taiwan

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