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Umma Swing by Ariane Rosa Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design

Ariane Rosa of Ariane Rosa Architecture and Design Studio recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Umma Swing by Ariane Rosa of Ariane Rosa Architecture and Design Studio, designed for Ariane Rosa Studio Arquitetura e Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. 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 assessed 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.

Regarding Umma Swing

Umma swing is designed to create a coastal, nautical ambiance. This versatile swing adapts very well for indoor or outdoor settings, offering a welcoming retreat for leisure time. The cushions evoke a sense of timelessness and peacefulness by the shore. Its curves and seamless lines distinguish it from other offerings in its category, while its dimensions are carefully crafted to ensure comfort. With its design and attention to detail, the Umma Swing is a testament to a commitment to both functionality and aesthetics.

About Ariane Rosa

Ariane Rosa is a Brazilian senior architect, interior designer, and furniture designer with international design awards. She develops customized residential, institutional, and corporate projects, including renovations and consulting, coordinating teams, budgets, and timelines from concept to delivery. Her practice integrates spatial planning, material specification, lighting, and furniture design, with an emphasis on user needs and long-term use. She also produces architecture and interior design content as a YouTube creator. She served as President of Rotary International (2022–2023) and is a member of BNI since 2025.

About Ariane Rosa Architecture and Design Studio

At Ariane Rosa architecture and design, we believe that everyone can be whoever they want. We create unique and daring projects, expressing your individuality in a way that values your stories and personality. Our studio is dedicated to crafting

Award Record

This recognition makes Ariane Rosa of Ariane Rosa Architecture and Design Studio a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2023 - 2024 editions 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. 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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Umma Swing
Function
Swing
Category
Furniture Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Furniture & Home
Colors
Wheat, Tan, Silver, Sienna and Rosy Brown
Images
5
Client
Ariane Rosa Studio Arquitetura e Design

The Recognition

Laureate
Ariane Rosa
Country
Brazil
Brand
Ariane Rosa Architecture and Design Studio
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#160767

Design Details

Unique Properties
The elegant curved and continuous lines makes Umma outdoor indoor Swing different from other products in the same category. Umma Swing is conceived from geometric simplicity and evolves to become a new complex living being that fulfills both structural and practical swing requirements.
Inspiration
Original and elegant, Umma Swing brings a coastal, nautical vibe to any setting. It is perfect for spending some quality chill out time outdoors or indoors.‎ The large cushions hug and take you to a safe place suspended in time, just like when you are on vacation by the shore.
Research
The main objective of the project was to make a visually light and elegant outdoor swing to find the right aesthetic balance. Aluminum combined with upholstery in technical material guarantee the necessary sustainability and robustness characteristics of this sustainable project.
Challenge
The biggest challenge was finding a technical solution that met the desired aesthetic standard, ensuring comfort and sustainability, and also allowing the creation of multiple pieces from a few basic elements.
Realization and Technology
Umma Swing is made up only of three materials that permit its indoor outdoor use: aluminium for the frame, a recyclable material, nautical rope and technical fabrics for the upholstery.
Operation and Interaction
Umma Swing is mainly for sitting purpose but can also be viewed as piece of art work that can be used both inside and outside doors. The simple lines invite to sit down and enjoy the present moment.
Project Duration and Location
This project started in february 2023
Specifications
width: 800mm depth: 800m height: 1100mm
Keywords
swing, nautical rope, outdoor furniture, outdoor living, nautical rope swing

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