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Mobius كرسي by William Ridley-Smith

Mobius كرسي by William Ridley-Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 جائزة A' Design Award الفضية in تصميم الأثاث Competition Category.


فضةالأثاث· 2023

Mobius كرسي

by William Ridley-Smith

Client: Will Ridley-Smith

جائزة A' Design Award الفضية Winner in الأثاث Category

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The Design

About Mobius كرسي

شريط موبيوس هو كائن رياضي يتميز بخصائص فيزيائية ورياضية مثيرة للاهتمام، حيث يتكون من وجه واحد وحافة واحدة فقط. يجسد التصميم مفهوم اللانهائية، ويخلق إحساساً بالانسيابية والحركة الدائمة. يتيح شكله لهذه القطعة أن تدمج بين الشكل والوظيفة. كرسي موبيوس هو انعكاس للعلاقة الجميلة بين الرياضيات والتصميم.

The Recognition

About the جائزة A' Design Award الفضية

Mobius كرسي هو فائز بجائزة A' Design Award الفضية، وهي تقدير رفيع المكانة بصورة استثنائية يُمنح للتصاميم الرفيعة المستوى والجميلة والمبهرة. والفائزون بالفضية هم أعمال لامعة بشدة وشديدة الإبداع تجسّد الخبرة والموهبة وحدة الذكاء المتميزة لدى مصمميها. ويُتوقع أن يكون Mobius كرسي عملًا رائعًا يُعرض كنموذج، شديد الاحترافية وعميق الابتكار. وهذا التصميم الفائز بجائزة A' Design Award الفضية اختراع جدير بالذكر ومحل إعجاب، يعود بالنفع ويوسّع حدود الفن والعلم والتصميم والتكنولوجيا. وMobius كرسي إبداع يغبطه الكثيرون، يثير الرغبات ويبعث مشاعر إيجابية ويشعل الدهشة والإعجاب.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of most unique physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. These qualities have been utilised in the Mobius Chair to create an intriguing, timeless piece. The bold design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its unique shape and structure allow this piece to blend form and function, creating a comfortable piece that may also serve as work of art.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 1700 mm x Depth 780 mm x Height 1000 mm
Tags
Furniture, metal, chair, avant garde, art
Production Technology
The Mobius Chair is constructed through the use of multiple sections of cast iron. These sections are subsequently welded together. With a rough finish, the chair is then spray painted a deep blue.
Design Challenge
The challenge of the Mobius Chair is ensuring that when in use, it is able to sufficiently support an individual and place them such that the chair is not tipped by one’s weight.
Research
This design emerged from an exploration of mathematics and the underlying beauty of complex geometry.
Inspiration
The Mobius Chair was inspired by the beauty and complexity of mathematics. The mobius strip’s shape has been translated into the chair’s design, creating a continuous loop that appears to have no beginning or end, granting it a feeling of fluidity and authenticity. This design seeks to challenge traditional notions of form and function, offering a unique user experience while being aesthetically striking. The design is a testament to the power of mathematical concepts in art and design.
Project Duration
Mobius Chair was designed in February 2023 in Sydney.
Operation Flow
Due to it's intriguing design, the Mobius Chair can be displayed as an art piece, a display stand or as a functional piece of furniture. The chair's construction allows it to flex when in use, easing the user into a comfortable position.

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