Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl by Nora Voon

Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl by Nora Voon is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award in Bronze in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

BronzeMöbel· 2024

Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl

by Nora Voon

Client: Noda Designs

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl

Ein multifunktionaler Klappstuhl für Innen- und Außenbereiche, der sich auch in einen Liegestuhl verwandeln lässt. Er lässt sich zu einer Flachverpackung zusammenfalten und kann problemlos versendet werden. Inspiriert von der japanischen Süßspeise Dango, nimmt der Stuhl die Form dieser Köstlichkeit an, besonders wenn er im zusammengeklappten Zustand geschlossen ist. Die technische Herausforderung dieses Entwurfs besteht darin, sicherzustellen, dass der Winkel sowohl in der Liegestuhl- als auch in der Stuhlversion mit einer einzigen Ratsche komfortabel und funktional ist. Unter Berücksichtigung, dass der Stuhl für Versandzwecke leicht sein sollte, wurde er aus umweltfreundlichem Schaumstoff und pulverbeschichtetem Aluminium gefertigt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Bronze, einer hochprestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für herausragende Designs, die sich durch Kreativität, Einfallsreichtum und Scharfsinn auszeichnen. Bronze-Gewinner sind reichlich geschickte und auffallend kreative Artefakte, die die große Erfahrung, Fantasie und Findigkeit ihrer Designer belegen. Von Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl wird erwartet, dass es ein hochgeschätztes, bewundertes und geliebtes Objekt ist, das bemerkenswert professionell und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Bronze prämierte Design verkörpert bewährte Verfahren in Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie und ist hervorragend in seiner Liebe zum Detail. Dango Multifunktionaler Klappstuhl befriedigt Bedürfnisse auf großartige Weise, berührt Wünsche, bezaubert Gefühle und spricht die Neugier an.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Multifunctional folding chair that is also a lounge chair. Inspired by the Japanese dessert dango, the chair takes the shape of the snack when it is closed. Most challenging technical aspect is making sure that the angle on both lounge and chair version is comfortable and also functional with a single ratchet. Lightweight, it is made of eco-friendly urecel quick dry foam, good for outdoors, sustainable fabrics, vegan leather and powder coated aluminum. Additional detail is the handle at the top so it is easily movable from one place to another. Stackable for storage and shipping purposes.
Dimensions & Packaging: 546 W x 185 D x 1020 H (mm)
Flat pack for shipping, eco friendly foam, eco friendly fabric, vegan leather, aluminum frame
Tags: folding chair, chair, outdoor chair, outdoor furniture, outdoor, lounge chair, outdoor lounge chair, dango
Production Technology: This multifunctional folding chair was designed out of necessity. There seems to be a gap with multifunctional designs for smaller homes or apartments that can be used for indoors and outdoors. The frame is made of lightweight aluminum powder coated with non toxic paint and sustainable fabrics or vegan leather for the upholstery. The foam used is Urecel QuickDry which is antibacterial, has no VOC, ecofriendly and high durability with a unique open cell structure that can dry very quickly. There is also a weaved version that use off cuts wastes collected from local factories.
Design Challenge: Biggest challenge is ensuring that the angles for both dining and lounge version is comfortable for the user on a single ratchet. Tested several reclining angles by making small models and playing with the angles at different heights before finalizing on the prototype and ensuring it is ergonomically within the boundary. As this product is an in-house design for manufacturing, making sure the foam sourced is eco-friendly and local to reduce cost of production and carbon footprint.
Using eco-friendly fabrics with limited MOQs is a challenge because ensuring these variables do not delay the production timeline and costs.
Research: The objective of this product is fun and multifunctional for indoors and outdoors. Inspired by the simplicity of the shapes of Japanese snack dango. Started experimenting with packing foams and sticks to make the shapes and testing different angles to ensure the chair is supporting the recline position. Using aluminum frames and lightweight foam and eco-friendly materials an ideal aesthetic that serves both indoors and outdoors is crucial so a survey was conducted asking clients and subscribers and the results were unanimous love the multi-functionality, choice of colours and design of the chair.
Inspiration: The inspiration came from a Japanese dessert snack called dango. It is made up of a mix of rice flour and it's usually in 3-4 round shaped mochi served on a skewer. When folded the chair (profile view) takes the shape of the snack. Noda designs wanted to design a multifunctional folding chair that can convert to a lounge chair and can be used indoors or outdoors with eco friendly materials.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Toronto and the prototype is made in Jakarta, Indonesia with our manufacturing company.
Operation Flow: The chair is a simple folding chair, however, the ratchet that holds the two frames together has a latch internally that could help lower the seating and recline the back into lounge position. To store it away simply fold the chair and its form takes the shape of the dessert dango and is flat.
Team Members: Sean Paolo Rillorta
Image Credits: Image #1- image #5 renders are done by Sean Paolo Rillorta