Iko Hängesessel by Ivo Andric is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Silber in Büromöbeldesign Competition Category.

SilberBüromöbel· 2022

Iko Hängesessel

by Ivo Andric

Client: Spacious AG

A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Büromöbel Category

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The Design

About Iko Hängesessel

Iko ist ein Hängesessel, der als stiller Rückzugsort in Großraumbüros konzipiert wurde. Die Form basiert auf dem Ikosaeder, einem der fünf platonischen Körper – diese Geometrie gab dem Entwurf seinen Namen. Die Hauptkonstruktion verbindet Holzelemente mit CNC-gefrästen Metallzylindern. Dreieckige Akustikpaneele sind mit reinem Wolltextil bezogen, und die Sitzfläche ist mit Getreidespelzen gefüllt. Der Sessel hängt an Hanfseilen. Iko lässt sich zum Lesen, konzentrierten Arbeiten, Telefonieren oder Ausruhen nutzen, ohne andere Personen im selben Raum zu stören.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silber

Iko Hängesessel ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Silber, einer enorm prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, großartige und beeindruckende Spitzendesigns. Silber-Gewinner sind ungemein brillante und äußerst kreative Werke, die die herausragende Expertise, das Talent und den Scharfsinn ihrer Designer veranschaulichen. Von Iko Hängesessel wird erwartet, dass es ein wunderbares Vorzeigewerk ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und zutiefst innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Silber prämierte Design ist eine höchst bemerkenswerte, bewunderte Erfindung, die den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Iko Hängesessel ist eine vielbeneidete Schöpfung, die Wünsche weckt, positive Gefühle vermittelt und Staunen und Verwunderung entfacht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: A levitating sphere, a focus capsule, a refuge for the senses. Not just a hanging chair, but a functional design object. A retreat in the middle of an open office.

The form was chosen in such a way that the object can integrate well into the most diverse environments. After analysing the basic geometric bodies, the icosahedron was quickly found as one of the five Platonic solids (regular polygons). Hence the name: iko.
Dimensions & Packaging: Shipping package for self-assembly: 1200 x 800 x 600 (EUR pallet)
Minimum required room height: 2400 mm
Assembled dimansions: 1200 x 1100 x 1330
Weight: 50 kg
In principle, the iko. is delivered by our assembly partners, assembled on site and professionally installed in relation to the ceiling.
Tags: hanging chair, lounge, room in room, wellbeing at work, refuge, acoustic, open office, home office
Production Technology: The main structure consists of wooden elements that are machine-made and surface-treated by hand, as well as metal cylinders that are CNC-milled.
The triangular acoustic panels are pressed in a special process and covered with pure wool acoustic textile.
The upholstery parts are also covered with wool fabric, whereby the seat part is filled with grain husk, which guarantees a healthy and pleasant stay.
To carry through the sustainable choice of materials, the iko. hangs from hemp ropes.
Design Challenge: The shape was found quickly, the interplay of cross struts and the connecting parts was solved in a technically ingenious way. A special manufacturing process was developed for the acoustic panels. But the greatest difficulty was to achieve a comfortable, pleasant, fitting interior (upholstery).
Research: The iko. is the actual result of the previous research for such a product - as no relevant product could be found, we decided to create one ourselves.

However, the most interesting investigation has only just begun: During the launch phase, we try to find out where the product can best be positioned and which target audience will choose it. The results so far are promising.
Inspiration: As designers and product developers in the field of workplace wellbeing and wellness, we were looking for a unique chair for our own office. Every cool office should have hanging chairs and retreats for relaxing or talking on the phone. This is what we wanted too.

In our research we found nothing suitable. It was mostly a poor design, low quality workmanship or unfortunate choice of materials which were not worthy of our standards.
Project Duration: The idea was born in May 2020 and the final prototype ready for small series production was finished in February 2022.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Operation Flow: The iko. can be used as a retreat to read, focus on something, make a phone call, work, take a power nap or simply chill - all in such a way that people in the same room are not disturbed and vice versa.

In addition, the iko. is a wonderful, safe and comfortable playground for children, especially when the back cushion is removed.
Patents: Brand name: Registered trademark 2021, Spacious AG
Copyright: Copyrights belongs to Ivo Andric, 2022
Design: Design registration pending
Team Members: Ivo Andric
Image Credits: Ivo Andric