Press Release
Monarc Chair by Ghazaleh Abbasian Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design
Ghazaleh Abbasian acknowledged for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Monarc Chair by Ghazaleh Abbasian, designed for Ghazal, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Monarc Chair
Science, art and aesthetics have all contributed to the creation of magnificent works that can influence public taste undeniably. Creating a unique chair has always been considered in which all parts would provide different states for creating new shape depending on the user's interaction. A common belief exists that inspiration from the surrounding environment could lead to the creation of masterpieces that are in accordance with human needs. By means of this concept, positive results can be achieved in the design of products that are directly used by users.
About Ghazaleh Abbasian
Ghazal has been working for 15 years. Its main activity is focused on architecture. However, thinking to the projects from different aspects which fulfill the customer’s need is always our certain desire. Thus, the intention was applied specifically in designing a product such as a chair. Monarc is designed with vision to create flexible atmosphere where people come together. It was intended to consider a chair in a different way in which all parts can be adjusted to adapt to multiple functions.
Award Record
Ghazaleh Abbasian is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/151702
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/151702
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!151702
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/345159
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Monarc Chair
- Function
- Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Gray, Lavender, Rosy Brown, Light Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Ghazal
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ghazaleh Abbasian
- Country
- Australia
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #151702
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This chair represents an attempt to simplify the manufacturing process, contributing to a harmonious appearance. It was intended to leave a strong impression at first glance. The whole product consists of two main parts. On top, there is a position for sitting, and on the bottom, there is a support for carrying loads. By rotating the upper part of the seat 180 degrees and changing the position of the main arch, the inner part of the arch could also be used for another function. Depending on the user’s interaction, this product can be used in various states.
- Inspiration
- Science, art and aesthetics have all contributed to the creation of magnificent works that can influence public taste undeniably. The design is based on an arch-shaped bridge, which is a convenient form for conducting compressive loads. Additionally, this design incorporates the concept of multifunctionality and flexibility. It is intended to go beyond the usual form of chairs, and while providing the necessary strength, it can also provide a variety of functions in different modes.
- Challenge
- Creating a unique chair has always been considered in which all parts would provide different states for creating new shape.
- Realization and Technology
- The product consists of plywood in different four forms connected together with metal rods and screws.
- Operation and Interaction
- It is generally a chair made of arch-shape plywoods laid side by side. Top components rotate around a hinge to make different form. For further strength, plywood components are continuously incorporated into the support. Small components are embedded to limit the arch swirling.
- Specifications
- Height = 80 cm, Diameter = 120 cm.
- Keywords
- Furniture, chair, Flexible, Multifunctional
