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Tooska Multifunctional Furniture by Esmail Ghadrdani Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design

Esmail Ghadrdani honored for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ Tooska Multifunctional Furniture by Esmail Ghadrdani has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within 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 scored 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 Tooska Multifunctional Furniture

Tooska is a portable multifunctional furniture piece designed for personal use in small living spaces. Tooska can be assembled in a few easy steps and used as a chair or as a stretcher for rest and short sleep. In the folded state, the piece serves as a simple seat, and belts hold the parts together for carrying. The design is made of light and strong wood, shaped by cutting and bending, and it uses no complicated connections. In chair mode, the piece measures 520 mm in width, 330 mm in depth and 500 mm in height.

About Esmail Ghadrdani

Esmail Ghadrdani was born in Esfarayen,Iran. He was very interested in painting. His first exhibition of paintings was held when he was only 10 years old. he has won many awards in this. He holds a bachelor of industrial design degree from the semnan of art University. He also has extensive knowledge in the field of 3D softwares and He is proficient in all aspects of design and modeling. He is also interested in toy design and research about children,and has written an article on the subject. he won many prestigious international design awards such as, International Design Award (IDA), A’ Design Award, European Product Design Award (EPDA) and etc.

Award Record

Esmail Ghadrdani is a winner of 6 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2020 - 2021 to 2023 - 2024 of the A' Design Award & Competition.

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. The competition 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. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture

About A' Design Award & Competition

A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Tooska Multifunctional Furniture
Function
Multifunctional Furniture
Category
Furniture Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Furniture & Home
Colors
Tan, Wheat, Gainsboro, Light Gray and Gray
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Esmail Ghadrdani
Country
Iran
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#152528

Credits

Image Credits
Esmail Ghadrdani

Design Details

Unique Properties
The design is very simple and elegant. Easy assembly, sturdy, without complicated connections, portability, and versatility are the main features of this product. This product can be easily used in different modes, both as a chair and in other modes such as stretched and lying down for resting.
Inspiration
Nowadays, small living spaces and frequent movement are one of people's concerns in life. Having a portable and versatile product to meet small needs in life can be enjoyable for many people. This product is designed for personal use and can be carried by the user during travels or various movements and can be used in different ways.
Research
Nowadays, small living spaces and frequent movement are one of people's concerns in life. Having a portable and versatile product to meet small needs in life can be enjoyable for many people. Space-saving, easy accessibility, and being beautiful and chic can be important for users. In surveys and studies, it has been concluded that many people are interested in having a small and practical furniture for personal use, even while traveling, which they can use easily.
Challenge
The most challenging part of the design was how to use the product in different modes and how to connect the parts. Due to the product's multiple functions and its use in different modes, as well as its ability to be folded and transported easily, it had many challenges. Eventually, an innovative product was designed to provide the necessary strength, simplicity, and beauty while also having the ability to be used in different modes and being easy to assemble and transport.
Realization and Technology
Using all kinds of light and strong wood, cutting and bending
Operation and Interaction
Open the belts and assemble the product in several easy steps in any mode you need. You can use it as a chair or assemble it as a stretcher for rest or short sleep. Even in its folded state, you can use it as a simple seat. The belts hold the parts in place when folded. The assembly process is very easy, and you can enjoy the assembly process. The completed product is very sturdy and durable.
Project Duration and Location
This project was completed on July 2023 in Esfarayen, iran.
Specifications
Dimensions in chair mode: Width 520 mm x Depth 330 mm x Height 500 mm Parts dimensions: 330 mm * 500 mm * 20 mm: 3 pieces 330 mm * 400 mm * 20 mm: 1 piece
Keywords
Tooska, furniture, Multifunctional, Chair, sustainability,

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