Tiramisu Poef by Ruya Akyol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Brons in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
BronsMeubels· 2024
Tiramisu Poef
by Ruya Akyol
Client: Froa
A' Design Award in Brons Winner in Meubels Category
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About Tiramisu Poef
Die Tiramisu-versameling kombineer funksie en styl. Geïnspireer deur die nagereg, is die versameling Tiramisu genoem, wat direk vertaal as trek my op, wat beur my op in Italiaans beteken. Hierdie dubbele betekenis inspireer die ontwerp, wat daarop gemik is om positiewe energie na die ruimte te bring en gebruikersvriendelikheid te verbeter met sy maklik vatbare en beweegbare silhoeët. Die Tiramisu-versameling is beskikbaar in verskeie groottes, met opsies van gestoffeerde of hout tafelbladde, wat as beide koffietafel en poef dien.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Brons
Tiramisu Poef is 'n wenner van die A' Design Award in Brons, 'n hoogs prestigieuse erkenning wat toegeken word aan uitstaande ontwerpe wat gekenmerk word deur kreatiwiteit, vindingrykheid en skerpsinnigheid. Wenners in Brons is ruimskoots vaardige en opvallend kreatiewe artefakte wat die groot ervaring, verbeelding en vindingrykheid van hul ontwerpers bevestig. Daar word verwag dat Tiramisu Poef 'n hoog aangeskrewe, bewonderde en gekoesterde voorwerp is wat merkwaardig professioneel en innoverend is. Hierdie ontwerp wat die A' Design Award in Brons gewen het, inkorporeer die beste praktyke in kuns, wetenskap, ontwerp en tegnologie en is uitstekend vanweë sy aandag aan detail. Tiramisu Poef bevredig behoeftes pragtig, raak aan begeertes, bekoor gevoelens en spreek die nuuskierigheid aan.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Tiramisu pouf family is an iconic companion to any living setup. Thanks to its contemporary silhouette it is easy to grasp and move around. The name also supports this function. Tiramisu is a very popular Italian dessert and the name comes from Pull Me Up - Cheer Me Up (Tirami Su).
It comes in different sizes with a cushion or tray top. It can be used to welcome your guests thanks to its wide seating, or simply as a side table with its wooden table top options. - Dimensions & Packaging
- small square pouf 500 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm /
large square pouf 750 mm x 750 mm x 460 mm /
wide pouf 1250 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm - Tags
- pouf, design, contemporary, iconic, comfort, practical, minimal
- Production Technology
- Body structure is constructed from wood and upholstered. The seat is cushioned with 35-density foam. Tray is crafted from wood.
- Design Challenge
- Crafting a shape that not only invites touch but also instinctively prompts individuals to lift, the design merges functionality with an effortlessly minimal silhouette. This creative approach seeks to engage users on a tactile level, enhancing the interactive and aesthetic elements of the form. By seamlessly blending the practicality of graspable contours with a commitment to maintaining simplicity, the result is a synthesis of form and function that sparks a unique and intuitive connection with its users.
- Research
- As living spaces continue to shrink in size, the importance of compact furniture becomes more noticeable. Research explores the growing trend of smaller living spaces in urban settings, driven by factors like population density and sustainability. Multi functional and easily movable pieces offer practical solutions in diverse living scenarios. Based on the researches tiramisu has been created to fulfill various aspects such as design, functionality, and psychological well-being within constrained spaces.
- Inspiration
- One of the most practical objects at home and at work is a smart compact seating object and a side table that you can easily move around the sofa. The idea is to create an object that is easy to hold and move. It has layers like a Tiramisu dessert and it can become a pouf or coffee table.
- Project Duration
- Started in Istanbul June 2022, Presented at IMM Cologne 2023
- Operation Flow
- Tiramisu is a family of poufs and coffee tables. The product has a full base with no extra feet. It can easily be moved around without extra effort. It comes in both wooden and soft seating top to serve in two different functions.
- Image Credits
- Froa Team
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