Resolution Loungesessel by Shaobo Liu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award in Eisen in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

EisenMöbel· 2023

Resolution Loungesessel

by Shaobo Liu

Client: Shaobo Liu

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Resolution Loungesessel

Resolution ist ein Loungesessel, der bewusst leicht im Gewicht und schlicht in der Form gehalten ist. Der Sessel besteht hauptsächlich aus Karton, ergänzt durch Schaumstoff, Verpackungschips und Klebeband. Trotz der leichten Konstruktion trägt Resolution eine Person mit einem Gewicht von mindestens 200 Pfund (rund 90 kg). Die Form wurde zunächst in Ton modelliert, anschließend gescannt und mit dreidimensionaler Software verfeinert. Die flachen Bauteile wurden mit einer computergesteuerten Fräsmaschine zugeschnitten und von Hand zusammengefügt. Das geringe Gewicht erlaubt es, den Sessel mühelos zu tragen und in den unterschiedlichsten Räumen zu platzieren, während die minimalistische Formensprache zu vielfältigen Interieurs passt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

Resolution Loungesessel ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von Resolution Loungesessel wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. Resolution Loungesessel wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Resolution is a lounge chair that I designed in my junior year in college. The unique part about the chair is the size in comparison to the weight, and the overall design.

The chair was able to hold a person freely given that it's made of cardboard mainly. More importantly, even if this was made of wood, not only it will hold heavier weight, but the chair itself won't be heavy at all.

The chair/design of the chair is something I haven't seen before and there're many ways you can use it.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 1473mmx1549mmx1066mm
Tags: Resolution Chair, Lounge Chair, Furniture Design, New Design, Cardboard Chair, Light Weight Chair,
Production Technology: Cardboard, Foam, Packing peanuts, and some tape.
Design Challenge: Building the structure was definitely one of the hardest parts of this process. I have to make sure that the chair can hold maximum weight with minimal structural weight. Production can be challenging since this can be hard for mass production.
Research: I had a idea to design a chair since 2020, and I've been thinking what's the best material meanwhile sketching the shape of it. I was able to decided that I want it to be light weight and hold at least 200 pounds of weight. I finally decided to make it in cardboard first, so I started to focus on the design.

I have access to clay back then so I just grabed a piece and started use a wooden tool to play with the clay. Unexpectedly, I was able to make something I like with the first try. Then, I scaned the clay piece with 3D canning software and I made adjustments on 3D software called blender. To the point that this can have multiple plain areas, I use CNC machine to cut this into pieces and I assembled it later on.
Inspiration: During my childhood, my parents owned a lounge chair that, despite its lack of extravagance, held a distinct significance for me as it provided an unparalleled sense of comfort due to its size and coziness.

The endeavor of creating a chair that evokes the sensation of a warm embrace from one's childhood has been my inspiration. While the chair that belonged to my parents was bulky, my focus in designing a chair lies in its portability and durability. In pursuit of this objective, I have been conceptualizing designs through sketches and experimenting with various materials. Subsequently, I utilized clay as a medium to refine the shape that resonated with my vision. Ultimately, through a process of iteration and exploration, I was able to develop the form of the chair independently.
Project Duration: The project started in December 2021 at State Collee and finished in March 2022 at State College.
Operation Flow: The Resolution lounge chair is meant for use in any space. It's light enough to be placed anywhere by individuals. The minimalism design makes it suitable for various design concepts.
Image Credits: Image 1 / main image: Photographer: Andrew Castaneda