Press Release
A' Design Award in Furniture Design Goes to Ear Armchair by Deek Objects
The international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Deek Objects of Deek objects Architecture and Design for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Ear Armchair by Deek Objects of Deek objects Architecture and Design, designed for DEEK Objects mimarlık ve tasarım ticaret limited şirketi. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Ear Armchair
Ear inspired by the curved lines of nature; It was designed as a seating element. It is produced by master craftsmen, using completely natural materials, by hand and as a result of long efforts. Ear armchair is made of hornbeam wood found in nature. This makes it a timeless and sustainable product. Soft teddy pro fabric is used in the product. Thanks to the soft texture of the fabric used, the comfort of the Ear armchair is maximized. Ear Armchair; It will adapt to any space with its timeless design and elegant minimalist appearance.
About Deek Objects
Deek Objects Architecture and Design studio, established in Turkey in 2021, specializes in architectural space design and personalized furniture designs. Spaces and the furniture designed in them trigger emotional reactions in people. Deek is a design studio that aims to make the effect of this trigger on people positive. According to the studio founders, a product/space that balances comfort, aesthetics and beauty makes the individual excited and feel refreshed by that product/space.
About Deek objects Architecture and Design
Deek Objects Architecture and Design studio, established in Turkey in 2021, specializes in architectural space design and personalized furniture designs. Deek Objects is a brand founded by two young female architects, comes up with its own creative desig
Award Record
With this recognition, Deek Objects of Deek objects Architecture and Design is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/155649
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/155649
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!155649
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/349823
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://deekobjects.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ear Armchair
- Function
- Armchair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Dim Gray, Light Gray, Rosy Brown and Linen
- Images
- 5
- Client
- DEEK Objects mimarlık ve tasarım ticaret limited şirketi
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Deek Objects
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Deek objects Architecture and Design
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #155649
Credits
- Team
- Canan Hande Göçmen and Ipek Yada
- Image Credits
- All images by Photographer Canan hande göçmen, 2022, deekobjects
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Ear armchair is designed as a seating element. The fact that it is handcrafted by master craftsmen using completely natural materials and after long efforts makes it different from other seating elements. Ear armchair is produced from hornbeam wood, a timeless and sustainable material. Soft teddy boucle fabric is used for its covering. In this way, the comfort of the Ear armchair is maximized. Ear armchair will adapt to any space due to its minimalist appearance created by the curved lines in its timeless design and its production in soft colors.
- Inspiration
- Ear; It is a product created with a comfortable, timeless and innovative design idea. The curve detail, inspired by the curved lines of nature, resembles the branches of a tree. It is as elegant and simple, strong and thin as the branches of the tree. There are two backrests at the back; The pieces, one covered with hornbeam wood and the other with fabric, were designed with inspiration from leaves and flowers.
- Research
- During the design process, form, function and ergonomics follow each other. After examining the organic and serenity in nature, the designers decided to design the product inspired by this form. With detailed observation of nature, form, back-seat part, armchair legs, etc. The product was created by being equipped with various functions, including : Ergonomically, the product has been shaped according to the comfort of the user
- Challenge
- The most important challenge in the design process was to create a technical solution that was unique , comfortable and sustainable at the highest level. The aim of the process was to provide ergonomics and comfort with the serene yet original design of the curved form of the product that excites the user
- Realization and Technology
- Its internal skeleton and fabric - covered back are made of hornbeam wood . The wooden part on the back is made of hornbeam veneered plywood , shaped by special hand pressing. The arm parts are made entirely by hand and carved from hornbeam wood. Ecru colored teddy pro/boucle fabric , specially woven for the Ear armchair is used in the covering.
- Operation and Interaction
- Its interaction with the user arises from the appeal of organic forms in nature. The round lines on the product invite the user to sit comfortably. The combination of the warm appearance of wood and soft color encourages users to use the furniture by allowing them to perceive the comfort of the furniture before trying it on.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was designed and developed in Turkey in June 2022 and launched in Turkey in January 2022
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 700mm * 700mm * 850mm (h)
- Keywords
- Ear armchair, armchair, furniture, indoor furniture, design
