Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronza A' Design Award in Dezajno de Ĝardena kaj Subĉiela Meblaro Competition Category.

BronzoSubĉiela Meblaro· 2024

Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Bronza A' Design Award Winner in Subĉiela Meblaro Category

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The Design

About Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo

Omni estas eksterdoma meblopeco desegnita por funkcii kaj kiel sidejo kaj kiel tablosurfaco per rotacio. Ĝia formo prezentas kurbajn siluetojn kaj organikajn formojn. Konsiderante homajn interagojn kaj ergonomion, Omni estas desegnita por oferti optimuman komforton en diversaj sidpozicioj, samtempe provizante taŭgan alton por tabla uzo kiam rotaciita. Malpeza, Omni ofertas senpenan rotacion, movadon kaj aranĝon, provizante plibonigitan flekseblecon kaj komforton por eksterdomaj spertoj.

The Recognition

About the Bronza A' Design Award

Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo estas gajninto de la Bronza A' Design Award, tre prestiĝa rekono donata al elstaraj dezajnoj distingitaj per kreemo, ingenieco kaj sagaco. La Bronzaj gajnintoj estas abunde lertaj kaj frape kreemaj artefaktoj, kiuj aŭtentikigas la vastan sperton, imagpovon kaj elturniĝemon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo estu tre estimata, admirata kaj ŝatata objekto, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Bronzan A' Design Award enkorpigas plej bonajn praktikojn en arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio, kaj estas bonega pro sia atento al detaloj. Omni Multfunkcia Seĝo bonege kontentigas bezonojn, tuŝas dezirojn, ĉarmas sentojn kaj allogas scivolemon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Omni, an outdoor furniture piece designed to function both as seating and tabletop through rotation. Its form features curvy silhouettes and organic shapes. With consideration of human interactions and ergonomics, Omni is designed to offer optimal comfort in various seating positions, while also providing a suitable height for table use when rotated. Lightweight, Omni offers effortless rotation, movement, and arrangement, providing enhanced flexibility and comfort for outdoor experiences.
Dimensions & Packaging: When in chair position, Wide 20.5 inch x Depth 28.5 inch x Height 27.5 inch
Tags: Chair, Table, Movable, Convertible, Outdoor, Exterior, Public, Multifunctional, Ergonomics, Curve, Armchair
Production Technology: Rotomolding, Recyclable Thermoplastics, Recyclable Polyethylene
Design Challenge: Adjustments of the curvature and shapes
Research: We looked into the typical forms and arrangements of public seating, examining the interactions between individuals and public seating, as well as the limitations in functionality and aesthetics commonly associated with such seating.
Ergonomic considerations guided the adjustment of curvature and shape, optimizing comfort and usability. Feasibility studies using scaled physical models helped validate and enhance the design concept.
Inspiration: Omni draws inspirations from the growing appreciation for outdoor experiences in the context of pandemic and post-pandemic times that many traditional indoor activities are now being transferred to outdoor settings. Designed to enhance human interaction and expand outdoor possibilities, this versatile and flexible piece combines seating and tabletop functionality, addressing limitations both in functionality and aesthetics of traditional outdoor arrangements.
Project Duration: Designed Feb - May 2021, Philadelphia, USA
Operation Flow: Omni offers a unique rotational feature, allowing a seamless transformation from a chair to a tabletop with a simple 90-degree rotation. Its lightweight construction facilitates easy movement, rotation, and arrangement, enabling users to create diverse furniture sets tailored to different activities. This design promotes human interactions and sparks user creativity. Additionally, the organic curvy shapes of Omni provide a range of sitting options, ensuring comfort and versatility for users to find their preferred seating positions.
Team Members: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
Image Credits: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu