Triad Табурэт by Mingbo Hou and Ruoyou Zhou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award in Дызайн мэблі Competition Category.
СрэбраМэбля· 2025
Triad Табурэт
Client: Mingbo Hou and Ruoyou Zhou
Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award Winner in Мэбля Category
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The Design
About Triad Табурэт
Трыяда - гэта табурэт, распрацаваны з трыкутнай геаметрыяй для забеспячэння ўстойлівасці пры аптымізацыі прасторы. Выраблены з гнутых і зваранных металічных лістов, ён мае трывалую канструкцыю і злёгку ўвагнутае сядзенне для камфорту. Яго лёгкая форма дозваляе лёгка перамяшчаць, што робіць яго прыдатным для розных месцаў. Без неабходнасці зборкі, Трыяда распрацавана для выкарыстання ў дамах, кавярнях і агульных прасторах. Яго геаметрычны дызайн забяспечвае эфектыўнасць матэрыялу, захоўваючы практычны падыход да сядзення.
The Recognition
About the Срэбная прэмія A' Design Award
Triad Табурэт — пераможца Срэбнай прэміі A' Design Award, надзвычай прэстыжнага прызнання, якое прысуджаецца дызайнам вышэйшага класа, цудоўным і ўражальным. Срэбныя пераможцы — гэта надзвычай бліскучыя і вельмі творчыя працы, якія ілюструюць выдатную кампетэнтнасць, талент і праніклівасць сваіх дызайнераў. Чакаецца, што Triad Табурэт — гэта цудоўная, паказальная праца, надзвычай прафесійная і глыбока інавацыйная. Гэты дызайн, што атрымаў Срэбную прэмію A' Design Award, — вельмі значнае, вартае захаплення вынаходніцтва, якое прыносіць карысць і пашырае межы мастацтва, навукі, дызайну і тэхналогій. Triad Табурэт — гэта твор, якому шмат хто зайздросціць, што абуджае жаданні, дорыць пазітыўныя пачуцці і запальвае здзіўленне і захапленне.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Triad is a thoughtfully designed stool that addresses the challenges of compact living by offering a stable, space-efficient, and visually refined seating solution. Inspired by triangular geometry, it blends structural strength with aesthetic appeal. The precisely angled metal sheets enhance durability, while the gently contoured seat improves ergonomic comfort. Its seamless triangular form ensures both stability and elegance, making it an ideal addition to modern interiors.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions: W 350 mm × D 303 mm × H 450 mm
Material: Laser-cut steel
Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg
Assembly: Fully welded, no additional installation required - Tags
- Minimalist design, triangular geometry, metal furniture, modern interior, ergonomic, space-saving, durable, sustainable, CNC machining, laser cutting
- Production Technology
- Triad is manufactured using laser-cut metal sheets, CNC bending techniques, and TIG welding assembly. It is available in various finishes and colors to complement different interior styles.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenges of this project included optimizing structural strength while minimizing material usage and maintaining the visual and functional harmony of the triangular form. Precision in metal fabrication was also crucial, particularly in CNC bending and welding, to ensure consistent angles. Through multiple prototype iterations and structural testing, the final design achieved a refined, stable, and visually striking form.
- Research
- This project integrates user experience research with material engineering analysis. The goal was to develop a stool that balances stability, aesthetics, and sustainability. User interviews and ergonomic testing helped determine the optimal seat angle for comfort. The findings confirmed that the triangular geometry significantly enhances load-bearing capacity, while precision metal fabrication ensures long-term durability and efficient production feasibility.
- Inspiration
- Triad is crafted from bent and welded metal sheets, featuring clean lines and a focus on durability and eco-friendliness. Inspired by the geometric beauty of triangles, the design emphasizes stability and balance, while its minimalist form reflects the need for functional yet elegant solutions in modern living spaces.
- Project Duration
- The project began in October 2024 in Okinawa, was completed in December 2024.
- Operation Flow
- Triad is designed for direct use with no assembly required. Its triangular geometry ensures high stability, while its lightweight metal structure allows easy repositioning. The ergonomic seat provides comfortable seating, making it suitable for various settings, including homes, cafés, and public spaces.
- Team Members
- Ruoyou Zhou
- Image Credits
- Creative direction and brief: Mingbo Hou & Ruoyou Zhou.
Photographer:Hiroto Nakamura , Ruoyou Zhou & Mingbo Hou.
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