Spidique Tool by Siqi Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Hõbeauhind A' Design Award in Mööblidisain Competition Category.
HõbeMööbel· 2024
Spidique Tool
by Siqi Yang
Client: Yang Siqi
Hõbeauhind A' Design Award Winner in Mööbel Category
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About Spidique Tool
Spidique on tool, mis on valmistatud 3D-printimise tehnoloogiaga PLA-materjalist. Spidique'i vorm loodi tarkvaraga Ameba, mis kasutab topoloogiliseks optimeerimiseks BESO algoritmi. Arvutuslikult saadud kuju viimistles seejärel disainimeeskond, et parandada ergonoomikat ja visuaalset atraktiivsust. Struktuuri on põimitud sihvakad jooned, et tasakaalustada välimust ja mehaanikat. Prototüübid prinditi välja ning testiti mugavuse ja vastupidavuse osas. Spidique'i eesmärk on saavutada vajalik funktsioon minimaalse plastikoguse ja vähendatud materjalijäätmetega.
The Recognition
About the Hõbeauhind A' Design Award
Spidique Tool on Hõbeauhinna A' Design Award võitja, ülimalt prestiižikas tunnustus, mis antakse tipptasemel, suurepärastele ja muljetavaldavatele disainidele. Hõbevõitjad on ülimalt säravad ja erakordselt loovad tööd, mis illustreerivad oma disainerite silmapaistvat kogemust, annet ja teravmeelsust. Spidique Tool peaks olema imeline, eeskujulik töö, mis on märkimisväärselt professionaalne ja sügavalt uuenduslik. See Hõbeauhinna A' Design Award võidudisain on väga tähelepanuväärne, imetletud leiutis, mis toob kasu ning nihutab kunsti, teaduse, disaini ja tehnoloogia piire. Spidique Tool on laialdaselt kadestatud looming, mis äratab soove, tekitab positiivseid tundeid ning süütab hämmastust ja imestust.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Spidique is a chair manufactured using 3D printing technology. Its shape calculation and design were carried out using the Ameba software, which employs the BESO (Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) algorithm for topological optimization. A primary challenge during the design process was how to further optimize and redesign the computed chair shape.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 808.56mm x 750.57mm x 799.28mm
- Tags
- Parametric design, future, 3D printing，Innovative furniture，industrial design， modern design
- Production Technology
- 3D printing technology, PLA
- Design Challenge
- Navigating the optimization of the chair's computed shape posed a significant challenge. Historically, chair designs have been a blend of functionality and aesthetics, crafted over centuries of human experience. Today's social perspective demands both comfort and sustainability. While computation provides precise design outcomes, it sometimes lacks the human touch essential for ergonomics and visual appeal. External factors, such as production constraints, also influenced design choices. Moreover, with evolving technology, leveraging the right tools for accurate simulations was paramount. Bridging this gap between computational efficiency and human-centric design was the crux of my challenge.
- Research
- This design research focuses on the application of 3D printing technology in furniture manufacturing, aiming to explore its potential impact on innovation and environmental sustainability. I employed a comparative analysis, contrasting the efficiency, material usage, and environmental footprint between traditional furniture production and 3D printed furniture. Data collection primarily relied on surveys involving 20 furniture designers and 100 general consumers, and we also crafted a series of prototypes using CAD software and 3D printers. The results revealed that 3D printing technology can reduce material waste by approximately 25% and shorten production time by about 30% in furniture manufacturing. This discovery underscores the significant innovation opportunities 3D printing introduces to the furniture design industry, while also presenting a reduced environmental impact. In real-life implications, this suggests that the furniture sector is on the cusp of a transformative shift, which could not only stimulate commercial growth but also reshape consumption patterns and innovative thinking in the design world.
- Inspiration
- Plastic's introduction has drawn both praise and criticism. Its unmatched convenience makes it indispensable, but its environmental impact is concerning. In my opinion, plastic's eco-impact largely rests on our handling. When recycled efficiently, its harm lessens. Moreover, achieving design goals with minimal plastic material signifies sustainable design. Inspired by this, I'm developing a plastic-based design, leveraging simulations for structural support. Merging elegant lines into the chair's design, I aim to balance aesthetics with mechanics.
- Project Duration
- from February 2022 to September 2023.
Chengdu, Sichuan,China - Operation Flow
- Operation:
1. Initialize the algorithm with set parameters.
2. Run the algorithm to get the initial chair design.
3. Designers evaluate the computer-generated model.
Process:
1. Refine the model post-review, emphasizing ergonomics.
2. Create a prototype, using methods like 3D printing.
3. Test the prototype's comfort and durability.
4. Analyze feedback, refine the design as needed, and repeat until optimal.
Interaction:
1. Designers input parameters and refine the algorithm's output.
2. Physical prototypes help designers assess design quality.
3. End-users test the chair, providing comfort and usability feedback.
4. Designers work with the production team to ensure the design is production-ready. - Image Credits
- Image #1:creator Yang Siqi ，2023
Image #2: Model Yang Siqi , 2023
Image #3: Model Yang Siqi , 2023
Image #4: creator Yang Siqi ，2023
Image #4: creator Yang Siqi ，2023
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