Sunset Gold Cadair Orffwys by Wei Jingye and Shen Qingqing is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
EfyddDodrefn· 2026
Sunset Gold Cadair Orffwys
by Wei Jingye and Shen Qingqing
Client: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts
Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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The Design
About Sunset Gold Cadair Orffwys
Mae Sunset Gold yn gadair orffwys a ddyluniwyd ar gyfer ystafelloedd byw, stydis a chlybiau. Mae'r sedd wedi'i chlustogi mewn lledr buwch graen uchaf o Ogledd America dros ewyn gwydnwch uchel, ac mae'r arwyneb coch gwin yn dangos gwead crychdonnog. Gwneir y sylfaen o aloi alwminiwm gradd hedfanaeth, wedi'i ffurfio drwy blygu CNC a weldio arc argon, yna ei blatio ag efydd, ei frwsio â gwifren a'i loywi â llaw. Torrir a gwnïir y lledr â llaw i gadw'r mandyllau naturiol yn weladwy. Mae uchder sedd o 420 mm ac ongl cefn o 105 gradd yn darparu cynhaliaeth gyfforddus i'r cefn a'r coesau.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award
Mae Sunset Gold Cadair Orffwys yn enillydd Gwobr Efydd A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau rhagorol sydd yn nodedig am greadigrwydd, dyfeisgarwch a chraffter. Mae enillwyr Efydd yn arteffactau medrus iawn a thrawiadol o greadigol sydd yn dilysu profiad helaeth, dychymyg a dyfeisgarwch eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Sunset Gold Cadair Orffwys fod yn wrthrych uchel ei fri, a edmygir ac a anwylir, sydd yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Efydd A' Design Award yn ymgorffori arferion gorau mewn celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg, ac yn rhagorol am ei sylw i fanylion. Mae Sunset Gold Cadair Orffwys yn bodloni anghenion yn odidog, yn cyffwrdd â dyheadau, yn swyno teimladau ac yn apelio at chwilfrydedd.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This design captures light texture and material contrast. Simple in form the chair features wine red full grain leather with high resilience foam showing deep crimson ripple patterns. The bronze metal base is brushed and oxidized glowing like molten gold. Soft leather curves bring comfort sharp metal lines add sculptural modernity. A balance of soft and strong it is both a seat and frozen light an art piece in space.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 740 mm x 720 mm x 430 mm, The product production and processing technology consists of leather cutting, filler shaping, metal welding, and surface treatment. The processing mode is mature, and the shape conforms to ergonomics. The seat height of 420mm ensures the best foot-hanging sitting experience, and the backrest angle of 105° provides comfortable back support.
- Tags
- Sunset, Molten Gold, Leather Texture, Luxury, Sculptural
- Production Technology
- Mainly made of imported North American top-layer cowhide and high-hardness aviation-grade aluminum alloy. The leather is hand-cut and sewn to retain the texture of natural pores. the metal parts use CNC precision bending and argon arc welding, with bronze electroplating and wire drawing on the surface, and finally polished through multiple manual processes to ensure that every detail is as smooth as a mirror.
- Design Challenge
- How to realistically restore the "Rouge Ripple" texture of the leather and the "Bronze Wire Drawing" texture of the metal in ultra-high-definition rendering, and find a harmonious point of color between the two, was the main challenge of this design. By adjusting the IOR and glossiness of the materials, a visual effect that is both retro and modern was finally achieved.
- Research
- This design takes Material Narration as its core, exploring the balance between the warm texture of leather and the cold severity of metal. Through high-precision 3D rendering technology, the visual effect of Sunset Gold is maximized, proving that under a minimalist shape, the texture and light of the material itself are enough to support the design soul of a piece of furniture.
- Inspiration
- The design draws inspiration from the tranquility of twilight and the fluidity of liquid metal. As the sun sets the glow falls upon ancient bronze artifacts where warm light meets cool metal creating a serene and luxurious atmosphere. The curve of the backrest mimics ripples on water stirred by a gentle breeze while the metal legs resemble frozen flames capturing a moment in time. This contrast between light and shadow softness and hardness forms the core meaning of the design.
- Project Duration
- The design had started in Shenyang in January 2025, completed in Shenyang in June 2025, and displayed in the museum of Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang in June in 2025.
- Operation Flow
- Suitable for use in living rooms, studies, or clubs. When the user sits on it, the soft leather quickly fits the body curves, providing a cloud-like support. the bronze metal legs flow with light and shadow as the viewing angle changes, adding a dynamic visual focus to the space. It is both a haven for rest and a visual art piece in the space.
- Team Members
- Wei Jingye
Shen Qingqing
Zhao Jiahui
Gu Mingtian
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