Twiny Multifunktionales Sofa by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award in Silber in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

SilberMöbel· 2025

Twiny Multifunktionales Sofa

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award in Silber Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Twiny Multifunktionales Sofa

Twiny ist ein multifunktionales Sofa, das für Kinder in Wohnungen, Vorschulen und Kindertagesstätten entwickelt wurde. Das Sofa sieht aus wie eine verspielte Sitzgelegenheit und verbirgt einen höhenverstellbaren Tisch mit Stauraum. Durch das Trennen der beiden Sofaelemente kommt der verborgene Tisch zum Vorschein. Durch Drehen des oberen Tischteils lässt sich die Höhe verändern und das Staufach öffnen. Die modularen Elemente können in verschiedenen Anordnungen zum Spielen, Lernen und Entspannen aufgestellt werden. Der Bezug besteht aus recyceltem Polyester. Der Tisch ist aus wiederverwerteten Holzspänen und recyceltem Kunststoff gefertigt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Silber

Twiny Multifunktionales Sofa 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 Twiny Multifunktionales Sofa 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. Twiny Multifunktionales Sofa 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: Twiny redefines space-saving furniture for families and institutions like preschools and daycare centers. Its unique design blends sustainability, versatility, and safety, making it essential for child-friendly environments. While it first appears as a playful sofa, it ingeniously conceals an adjustable table with storage, revealed by separating the sofa units. This modular approach supports activities such as playing, studying, relaxing, with eco-friendly materials, child-focused functionality
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions:
Complete: 1400w x 660d x 600h mm
Sofa 1: 700w x 660d x 600h mm
Sofa 2: 700w x 660d x 600h mm
Table: 1260w x 520d x 280h mm
Tags: Multifunctional furniture, Child friendly, Space saving, Modular sofa, Sustainable design
Production Technology: Twiny sofa is crafted using eco-conscious materials to ensure sustainability and comfort. The upholstery is made from 100% recycled polyester, providing a soft, durable surface that emphasizes environmental responsibility. The adjustable table is constructed from a sustainable composite, combining reclaimed wood chips and recycled plastic, which highlights its eco-friendly design.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge involved integrating versatile features, such as hidden table and storage, without compromising user experience and aesthetics. Balancing functionality with a playful design for children was essential, as well as ensuring safety and ease of use.
Research: The research aimed to develop multifunctional, space-saving children's furniture that promotes versatility, safety, and sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through interviews and home observations. The findings underscored the need for adaptable, safe, and easy to maintain furniture with integrated storage. Insights emphasized the value of multifunctional furniture in fostering creativity and independence. This research culminated in the creation of Twiny furniture, a versatile, modular design that maintains organized and clutter-free spaces.
Inspiration: Twiny multifunctional sofa was inspired by the increasing need for adaptable furniture in small living spaces, particularly for families with children. Observing how limited space can restrict children's ability to explore and engage in creative play, I aimed to design a piece that not only maximizes space but also encourages independence and imagination. My motivation stemmed from the desire to create a functional, safe, and easy to maintain solution that meets the needs of modern families.
Project Duration: The Project started in Cologne in May 2024 and was completed in Cologne in August 2024.
Operation Flow: Twiny multifunctional furniture is designed for easy interaction and transformation, making it perfect for children. To reveal the hidden table, simply separate the two sofa units. By turning the top part of the table, children can adjust its height and access the storage compartment. The modular pieces can be reconfigured into different layouts to suit various activities, fostering creativity and independence.
Team Members: Nurettin Badur