Minus Ryglæs stol by Yifan Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award i Jern in Møbeldesign Competition Category.

JernMøbler· 2024

Minus Ryglæs stol

by Yifan Ding

Client: Yifan Ding

A' Design Award i Jern Winner in Møbler Category

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The Design

About Minus Ryglæs stol

Minus er en ryglæs stol skabt ved at fjerne materiale fra en grundlæggende kubisk form. Resultatet er en minimalistisk form med bløde, flydende overflader. Hver overfladeændring tjener et ergonomisk formål. En lavere kurve giver hvileplads til fødderne. En øvre fordybning forbedrer siddekomforten. En udskåret bagside og den øverste kurve fungerer som håndtag, så Minus nemt kan løftes op fra gulvet. Kroppen er lavet af plastik, finpudset med en lyseblå metallisk belægning eller med marmormønstre påført ved hydrodypning.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Minus Ryglæs stol er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Minus Ryglæs stol forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Minus Ryglæs stol respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Minus stool embodies a distinctive design philosophy, crafted by selectively subtracting from a basic cubic shape. This approach yields a minimalist form that speaks a language of simplicity while boasting elegant and fluid surfaces. Beyond its visual appeal, every subtle surface change has its ergonomic intent: a lower curve offers a restful place for the feet; an upper indentation enhances the seating experience; and a scooped back allows for effortless handling.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 420mm, Depth 350mm, Height 450mm
Tags: Stool, Furniture, Product design, Minimal
Production Technology: The whole stool will be made with plastic, the first finishing is slightly blue metallic coating, and the two with marble patterns will made by hydro dipping.
Design Challenge: The challenge during the design process is to find the right surface flow and match the entire minimal feelings. The designer solved this problem by adopting AR tools to inspect the subtle surface change in the actual size and real environment virtually.
Research: The design journey of the minus stool was marked by an extensive exploration of sitting ergonomics. The designer meticulously crafted prototypes using CNC machining, and to ensure the design met a wide range of needs, a diverse group of individuals was invited to experience the stool firsthand. Their feedback was invaluable, informing iterative modifications that honed both comfort and functionality. This collaborative process was fundamental, embedding user-centric insights into the very heart of the stool's design.
Inspiration: Minus stool is inspired by sculpture, an art form steeped in antiquity, has birthed innumerable masterpieces through the ages. Our forebears crafted exquisite shapes and curves from massive stones, showcasing their artistic prowess. This ancient method of expression, with its tangible and direct approach to creating beauty, has deeply inspired me.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Pasadena and finished in December 2023 in Pasadena, and was exhibited in Gallery at ArtCenter College of Design until now.
Operation Flow: When a person sits on the stool, the top surface provides surprisingly comfortable support, and users could place their feet at the bottom curve. Furthermore, the curve at the back and top together act as handles that facilitate the user to grab it from the floor.