Flip Lingkuranan by Kuan-Cheng Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award nga Pilak in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

PilakMuwebles· 2023

Flip Lingkuranan

by Kuan-Cheng Chen

Client: Chen Kuan-cheng

A' Design Award nga Pilak Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Flip Lingkuranan

Ang Flip Chair giinspirar sa malinawon nga pagbati sa paglingkod sa sagbot nga balilihan, diin ang usa makatagamtam sa natural nga kalumo, kainit, ug hinay nga hangin sa palibot. Ang flip theme sa lingkuranan naglangkob sa madanihon nga paglihok sa sagbot sa hangin, nga naghimo sa usa ka dinamiko ug organikong porma. Aron makab-ot kini nga epekto, ang fluidity ug mga pilo sa lingkuranan sa lingkuranan gi-simulate ug ang kahoy gibawog sa porma gamit ang alisngaw. Ang resulta nga produkto kay maampingon nga gihimo sa kamot aron mahatagan ang mga tiggamit og usa ka tinuod ug immersive nga natural nga kasinatian.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Pilak

Flip Lingkuranan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Pilak, usa ka talagsaon kaayo nga prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa labing taas nga lebel, matahom, ug makadani nga mga disenyo. Ang mga mananaog sa Pilak labihan ka hayag ug mamugnaon nga mga buhat nga nagpakita sa bantogan nga kahanas, talento, ug kamatngon sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Flip Lingkuranan mahimong talagsaon nga buhat nga ipasigarbo, dako ang pagkapropesyonal ug lawom ang kabag-ohan. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Pilak usa ka labihan ka mamatikdan, gihangaan nga imbento nga mapuslanon ug nagpalapad sa mga utlanan sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya. Flip Lingkuranan usa ka paglalang nga giinggit sa daghan, nga nagpukaw og mga tinguha, nagdala og positibo nga mga pagbati, ug nagsiga sa katingala ug paghangyo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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