Press Release
Emre Oner Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Well's Lounge Chair in Furniture Design
Emre Oner recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Well's Lounge Chair by Emre Oner, designed for Zİvella Mobİlyalari İnŞaat Sanayİ Tİc. Ltd. Ştİ. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
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.
Regarding Well's Lounge Chair
Well's is a lounge chair designed for indoor waiting areas. The ergonomic form supports the body and offers comfort during long periods of sitting. The legs are made of turned solid wood, while the seat, back and headrest combine foam with fabric covering over a wooden structure. All parts are produced by hand. Clean lines and warm wooden details follow Scandinavian design principles. Well's measures 725 mm in width and 760 mm in depth. The chair aims to create a calm atmosphere and to support well-being.
Award Record
This recognition makes Emre Oner 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. 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/156651
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/156651
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!156651
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/351160
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.zivella.com/well-s-koltuk/
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
- Well's Lounge Chair
- Function
- Lounge Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Light Gray, Rosy Brown, Sienna and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Zİvella Mobİlyalari İnŞaat Sanayİ Tİc. Ltd. Ştİ
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Emre Oner
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #156651
Credits
- Team
- Designer, Emre Oner
- Image Credits
- Emre Oner, 2022
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Well's Lounge is a specially designed product family for indoor waiting areas. Its ergonomic structure promises long lasting comfort, reflecting the functionality and simplicity of Scandinavian design aesthetics with its warm wooden details. Well's is not just a physical product but also designed to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals, making it a unique creation tailored for both physical and spiritual functions.
- Inspiration
- Well's Lounge Chair is created with inspiration from wellness and wellbeing concepts. It focuses on providing both physical comfort and improving the user's emotional wellbeing. The design, influenced by Scandinavian style, aims to bring a calm atmosphere. Crafted using sustainable materials and ecofriendly practices, Well's combines comfort with a green lifestyle. It doesn't just offer furniture; it provides an experience that positively impacts users' lives.
- Research
- Research, We conducted comprehensive research to develop an indoor waiting chair based on interior trend analysis, Scandinavian design philosophy, user ergonomics, and minimalism. Type of Research, Our research included trend analysis, examination of design philosophy, ergonomic assessment, literature review on minimalism, wellbeing, and wellness. Research Objectives, Understanding interior design trends, embracing the fundamental principles of Scandinavian design philosophy, creating a perfect product in terms of user ergonomics, and integrating wellbeing and wellness concepts.
- Challenge
- The most challenging aspect during the design of the Well's Lounge Chair was to create a timeless and functional product that combines Scandinavian design philosophy with user ergonomics to provide well-being for both the body and soul. Throughout the design process, we faced internal challenges such as balancing aesthetics with functionality, shaping materials and forms that are beneficial for the body and soul. Additionally, managing external factors like market demands, price and production time, and standardization of the production process was also challenging.
- Realization and Technology
- The main materials in the design include solid wood, foam, and fabric. The wooden legs are crafted from turned solid wood. The seat, back, and headrest sections consist of foam and fabric covering applied to the wooden structure. All materials are processed and produced through manual craftsmanship.
- Operation and Interaction
- Well's Lounge Chair prioritizes a user centric design for a simple, intuitive experience. With no complex mechanisms, its ergonomic structure seamlessly adapts to the user, offering comfort and support. While not physically transforming, it enhances the user's experience by focusing on both physical and emotional wellbeing. This thoughtful approach elevates performance and contributes to an overall sense of tranquility, making it a standout in modern seating.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in April 2022 in Istanbul and finished in October 2022. The Wells was exhibited at the Orgatec New Vision Of Work fair in Cologne, Germany, in October 2022, and subsequently showcased at the Istanbul Furniture Fair in January 2023.
- Specifications
- The product dimensions are as follows, Width 725mm x Depth 760mm x Product Height with Headrest 875mm x Product Height without Headrest 820mm. Packaging dimensions are as follows Width 800mm x Depth 850mm x Height 900mm.
- Keywords
- lounge chair, armchair, Scandinavian design, furniture design, wooden chair
