Strings Primary Function: Bangkito by Yuna Yamashiro

Strings Primary Function: Bangkito by Yuna Yamashiro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

BronseMuwebles· 2026

Strings Primary Function: Bangkito

by Yuna Yamashiro

Client: Yuna Yamashiro

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Strings Primary Function: Bangkito

Book Text: Kini nga bangkito nakakuha og inspirasyon gikan sa sanshin, usa ka tradisyonal nga instrumento nga adunay kwerdas gikan sa Okinawa, Japan. Ang kainit ug ang tensiyon sa mga kwerdas gipahayag pinaagi sa natural nga kahoy, hamis nga mga kurba, ug hugot nga pagkabira sa mga pisi. Ang mga pisi tabok sa lingkoranan nagtugot nga ang adlaw-adlaw nga mga butang mapugngan sa lugar, nga naghimo og mga higayon sa kalipay ug kahupayan samtang gipagawas ang presensya ug adlaw-adlaw nga kinabuhi sa gumagamit. Gihimo gamit ang gihulma nga plywood, ang bangkito nakab-ot ang usa ka hamis nga kurba gikan sa mga tiil hangtod sa lingkoranan uban sa pinatong-patong nga kahoy nga nagsiguro sa kalig-on, nga nagdala og kainit ug malumo nga pagpukaw ngadto sa adlaw-adlaw nga pagpuyo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Strings Primary Function: Bangkito usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Strings Primary Function: Bangkito mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Strings Primary Function: Bangkito nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Okinawa's traditional sensibilities spread worldwide, exploring new design approaches that blend seamlessly into modern living. As an island nation, Okinawa has developed its own distinct culture. The sanshin possesses a uniquely warm tone and form found only in Okinawa. This stool incorporates these elements into its design.This stool is designed to integrate into everyday life. Such cross-cultural sensibilities will become a presence that brings stimulation to everyday life.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 500mm x Depth 300mm x Height 450mm
Tags: Design, Stool, Chair, Furniture, Furniture Design, Wood, Strings
Production Technology: The manufacturing process utilizes molded plywood, achieving gentle curves by applying pressure to bend the wood. The structure draws inspiration from the tension and stringing seen in Okinawan sanshin instruments, employing a multi-layered wood construction that ensures visual lightness while maintaining sufficient stability. Wood is carefully selected and utilized to convey the warmth and natural atmosphere of Okinawa.
Design Challenge: To bend wood using pressure, I created a mold. For clean bending, the wood must adhere tightly to the mold. Finding the right pressure application proved challenging one that ensures the wood stays firmly pressed against the mold while maintaining stability until the shape is fully set.
Research: Okinawa's traditional sensibilities spread worldwide, exploring of new design approaches that harmonize with contemporary living.As an island nation, Okinawa has developed its own distinct culture. The sanshin possesses a uniquely warm tone and form found only in Okinawa. In this stool, those elements are incorporated into the design through form, texture, and the experience of use. Such cross-cultural sensibilities will become a presence that brings stimulation to everyday life.
Inspiration: This stool draws inspiration from the Sanshin, Okinawa's traditional musical instrument. Its design incorporates the warm resonance produced by the sanshin's sound and the beauty of tension and harmony inherent in its stringed structure. Just as the Sanshin has been a constant companion in daily life in Okinawa, existing as a warm memory, This stool was designed to quietly receive moments of time and presence in everyday life, becoming an object that lingers in memory.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 in Okinawa and finished in September 2025 in Okinawa.
Operation Flow: Users can temporarily hold daily necessities and personal items by slipping them between the cords. Slipping favorite items into this stool can lift your spirits, while slipping in mementos can provide emotional comfort. The cords are also replaceable, allowing users to customize the color to match their preferences or room decor. The central opening in the seat is designed to fit the body comfortably, enhancing seating comfort, while the trapezoidal outward-spreading legs enable efficient stacking. This allows the stool to naturally blend into everyday life.
Image Credits: Image #1: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #2: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #3: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #4: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #5: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025.