Ego Sillón by Vasil Velchev is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2016 A' Design Award de Hierro in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

HierroMobiliario· 2016

Ego Sillón

by Vasil Velchev

Client: MAGMA graphics

A' Design Award de Hierro Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Ego Sillón

Ego es un sillón diseñado para ofrecer la oportunidad de cambiar su apariencia cuando y como quieras. Si está aburrido de la combinación de colores, no necesita comprar otro mueble, solo necesita reorganizar la posición de los elementos de la manera que desee y tendrá un aspecto completamente nuevo. A veces, puede ocurrir un desarrollo impredecible o un cambio de circunstancias, cambios de humor, invitados inesperados, incluso el clima puede afectar su perspectiva. Ahora puede expresar su actitud dándole al interior una nueva apariencia. Simplemente deslice los elementos blandos para recibir un nuevo patrón.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Hierro

Ego Sillón ha ganado el A' Design Award de Hierro, un reconocimiento prestigioso concedido a buenos diseños que cumplen los requisitos profesionales e industriales que se esperan de creaciones bien diseñadas. Los ganadores de Hierro demuestran gran habilidad, alta especialización, comprensión experta y capacidad creativa de sus creadores. Se espera que Ego Sillón sea una creación muy apreciada, admirada y querida, práctica e innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Hierro integra las mejores prácticas del sector y tiene características técnicas competentes unidas a conocimiento práctico y talento. Ego Sillón es respetado por su minuciosidad y está concebido para aportar mejoras en la calidad de vida que ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Ego is an armchair which allows you to change its appearance by moving the soft elements in order to create different pattern every time.
Dimensions & Packaging: The dimensions of the armchair are as follows - Width 800 mm x Depth 1180 mm x Height 1060 mm.
Tags: Ego, Armchair, Pattern, Layout, Appearance, Changeable, Various, Puzzle, Smart, Game
Production Technology: The main structure is made from a reinforced bent wooden material. Leg support is made from chrome. Soft cubes are created from memory foam covered with fabric.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was to decide which mechanism to use for changing the armchair pattern (moving the elements). Sliding elements was the most complicated method. Previous versions of the chair was based on attaching the soft parts to the back using magnets or Velcro.
Research: The main research was about the shape. It was simulated physically and then tested. Strength analysis were also applied using Finite element method (FEA).
Inspiration: Sometimes an unpredictable development or change of circumstances could happen, good or bad mood, unexpected guest, even the vagaries of weather. You can express you attitude by giving your interior new look. Nice and tidy, aggressive and chaotic, extravagant and erratic... you can express your mood by surrounding furniture.
Project Duration: The very first concept was created last summer. After several revisions the shape and function have been changed dramatically. 4 months were necessary to reach the final look. Location is Bulgaria.
Operation Flow: The soft elements of the armchair are movable. Between the bended back and soft parts there is a layer with grid attached to the main board. The soft elements can slide from one position to another and create different patterns according your desire.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Vasil Velchev
Team Members: Vasil Velchev
Image Credits: Vasil Velchev