Fluf Sofa by Joao Demele is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Bronze in Möbeldesign Competition Category.

BronzeMöbel· 2026

Fluf Sofa

by Joao Demele

Client: Karams

A' Design Award in Bronze Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Fluf Sofa

Fluf ist ein Sofa, das für die alltägliche Erholung und Entspannung entworfen wurde. Das Sofa besitzt großzügige Volumen und organische Linien. Ein Holzgestell trägt den weich gepolsterten Korpus. Das Gestell wird mit präzisen Holzzuschnitten und Verbindungen gefertigt, die strukturelle Stabilität und Langlebigkeit gewährleisten. Sitz-, Rücken- und Armkissen sind mit Schaumstoffen unterschiedlicher Dichte gefüllt, um Stützkraft und Weichheit in Einklang zu bringen. Eine verstellbare seitliche Rückenlehne ermöglicht verschiedene Nutzungsarten, etwa Lesen, Ausruhen oder geselliges Beisammensein. Das Sofa misst 260 cm in der Breite, 101 cm in der Tiefe und 85 cm in der Höhe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Bronze

Fluf Sofa 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 Fluf Sofa 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. Fluf Sofa 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: Fluf is a sofa with generous enveloping volumes. Its design expresses comfort even before touch. The wooden base lightly supports the soft upholstered body. The adjustable side backrest allows different modes of use enhancing ergonomics and user experience. More than a sofa Fluf is a piece sensitive to everyday life adaptable fluid and emotionally connected to those who inhabit it.
Dimensions & Packaging: Materials and Finishes Fabric and wood
Dimensions Width 260 cm - Depth 101 cm - Height 85 cm
Tags: Sofa, Fluf, Affection, Comfort, Design, Modern, Karams, Furniture, Brazilian Design, Ergonomic
Production Technology: The base of the Fluf Sofa is built with high precision woodworking using accurate cuts and joints to ensure structural stability and durability. The seat backrest and arm cushions are filled with foams of varying densities strategically selected to balance support and softness. The textile finish is applied with careful sewing and shaping techniques ensuring ergonomic comfort and a refined appearance.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was balancing the organic look of the design with the needs for comfort adjustability and sustainable materials. The goal was to create a sofa that fits daily life without losing lightness or stability. The adjustable backrest was designed to integrate discreetly into the form. Despite limitations in production and materials the project found creative solutions combining form function and care for everyday living.
Research: The research involved ergonomic analysis and sustainable material studies to develop a sofa that combines comfort and environmental responsibility. The goal was to create a versatile adjustable and welcoming design that adapts to different needs. The methodology combined 3D modeling and physical testing with prototypes. The result is a product that balances form and versatility and enhances wellbeing.
Inspiration: The Fluf Sofa is born from the desire to translate affection into form and matter. Inspired by the pursuit of emotional comfort, its design expresses warmth and softness. With voluminous cushions and organic lines, it evokes the feeling of an embrace, adapting to the body and daily life. Fluf translates rest as a gesture of care, connection, and presence.
Project Duration: Project started in 2024 and was published in 2025 in Sao Paulo.
Operation Flow: The Fluf Sofa offers an intuitive and versatile experience. Its adjustable side backrest allows personalized comfort for different moments such as reading resting or socializing. The enveloping cushions support immediate relaxation while the wide seat invites various postures. Interaction flows naturally adapting to daily rituals with comfort functionality and freedom.
Team Members: Joao Demele