Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Vrtnog Namještaja i Namještaja za Otvoreni Prostor Competition Category.

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Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Namještaj za Otvoreni Prostor Category

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The Design

About Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica

Omni je komad vanjskog namještaja dizajniran da funkcionira i kao sjedalo i kao stolna površina putem rotacije. Njegov oblik odlikuju zaobljene siluete i organski oblici. Uzimajući u obzir ljudsku interakciju i ergonomiju, Omni je dizajniran da pruži optimalnu udobnost u različitim pozicijama sjedenja, dok istovremeno pruža odgovarajuću visinu za korištenje kao stol kada se rotira. Lagan, Omni omogućava jednostavnu rotaciju, pokretanje i raspoređivanje, pružajući poboljšanu fleksibilnost i komfor za iskustva na otvorenom.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, nauci, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Omni Multifunkcionalna stolica sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Omni, an outdoor furniture piece designed to function both as seating and tabletop through rotation. Its form features curvy silhouettes and organic shapes. With consideration of human interactions and ergonomics, Omni is designed to offer optimal comfort in various seating positions, while also providing a suitable height for table use when rotated. Lightweight, Omni offers effortless rotation, movement, and arrangement, providing enhanced flexibility and comfort for outdoor experiences.
Dimensions & Packaging: When in chair position, Wide 20.5 inch x Depth 28.5 inch x Height 27.5 inch
Tags: Chair, Table, Movable, Convertible, Outdoor, Exterior, Public, Multifunctional, Ergonomics, Curve, Armchair
Production Technology: Rotomolding, Recyclable Thermoplastics, Recyclable Polyethylene
Design Challenge: Adjustments of the curvature and shapes
Research: We looked into the typical forms and arrangements of public seating, examining the interactions between individuals and public seating, as well as the limitations in functionality and aesthetics commonly associated with such seating.
Ergonomic considerations guided the adjustment of curvature and shape, optimizing comfort and usability. Feasibility studies using scaled physical models helped validate and enhance the design concept.
Inspiration: Omni draws inspirations from the growing appreciation for outdoor experiences in the context of pandemic and post-pandemic times that many traditional indoor activities are now being transferred to outdoor settings. Designed to enhance human interaction and expand outdoor possibilities, this versatile and flexible piece combines seating and tabletop functionality, addressing limitations both in functionality and aesthetics of traditional outdoor arrangements.
Project Duration: Designed Feb - May 2021, Philadelphia, USA
Operation Flow: Omni offers a unique rotational feature, allowing a seamless transformation from a chair to a tabletop with a simple 90-degree rotation. Its lightweight construction facilitates easy movement, rotation, and arrangement, enabling users to create diverse furniture sets tailored to different activities. This design promotes human interactions and sparks user creativity. Additionally, the organic curvy shapes of Omni provide a range of sitting options, ensuring comfort and versatility for users to find their preferred seating positions.
Team Members: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
Image Credits: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu