Yourself Oanpast Meubelstik by Zongming Liu and Xuhui Chen is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award yn Izer in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.
IzerMeubels· 2023
Yourself Oanpast Meubelstik
by Zongming Liu and Xuhui Chen
Client: Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
A' Design Award yn Izer Winner in Meubels Category
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About Yourself Oanpast Meubelstik
Yourself is in oanpasber meubelsysteem dat gearsteld wurde kin ta ferskate ferskillende stikken. Yourself bestiet út in houten kearn en in set stokken fan aluminiumlegering. De kearn bepaalt de funksje, wylst de stokken it frame foarmje. De ûnderdielen wurde mei skroeven ferbûn, sadat ien produkt in kast, in boekekast, in widzje of in salontafel wurde kin. De kearn is makke fan teak, in stabyl en slijtfêst hout, en it frame is makke fan resirkulearbere aluminiumlegering. Kearnen, kleuren en funksjes kinne selektearre wurde om by elke romte en behoefte te passen.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award yn Izer
Yourself Oanpast Meubelstik is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Izer, in prestisjeuze erkenning foar goede ûntwerpen dy't foldogge oan de profesjonele en yndustriële easken dy't ferwachte wurde fan goed ûntwurpen skeppings. Izerwinners litte grutte feardigens, hege spesjalisaasje, deskundich begryp en kreatyf fermogen fan har makkers sjen. Fan Yourself Oanpast Meubelstik wurdt ferwachte dat it in tige heech achte, bewûndere en dierbere skepping is dy't praktysk en ynnovatyf is. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Izer yntegrearret de bêste praktiken fan de sektor en hat feardige technyske skaaimerken ferbûn mei kennis en talint. Yourself Oanpast Meubelstik wurdt respektearre foar syn yngeandens en is ûntwurpen om ferbetteringen fan de kwaliteit fan it libben te leverjen dy't helpe de wrâld ta in bettere plak te meitsjen.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Yourself is a customized furniture design. Not just a piece of furniture. It has different functional attributes. It can be a crib or a sofa or a bookshelf. Yourself allows users to personalize the design to meet specific needs and preferences. Users can choose the cores, colors and functions to create a piece that fits perfectly in space and matches style. Yourself can also be a sustainable option, as it allows users to get different kind of furniture by one product. Users can assemble their own furniture according to their different needs.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- length 130cm x Width 44cm x Height 180cm.
- Tags
- Sofa, Bookshelf, Cabinet, DIY, Wood, Furniture, Customized furniture
- Production Technology
- Materials are teak and Aluminium alloy.
Teak is all a dry shrinkage is wet bilge minimum deformation of wood, after professional drying treatment, stable size very wear-resisting, the shrinkage rate is the minimum deformation coefficient of the wood, good resistance to bending, wear-resisting. Therefore, suitable as muti-functional furniture.
Aluminum alloys are lightweight, which makes them ideal for use in assembly product. Aluminum alloys have a high strength-to-weight ratio, which means they can withstand high levels of stress and pressure without deforming or breaking. This makes them ideal for use in structural applications. Aluminum alloys are 100% recyclable, which means they can be reused indefinitely without losing their properties. This makes them a sustainable choice for manufacturers and consumers alike. - Design Challenge
- Creative Challenge: Designing a unique and functional by client's needs and preferences. Incorporating the latest design trends and technologies into the customization process to create furniture that is both innovative, easy to use and cheap.
Research Challenge: Understanding the various functions, finishes, and manufacturing techniques available to create customized furniture that meets the client's expectations for durability, quality, and environmental sustainability. Measuring the impact of customized furniture on the overall sustainability of the furniture industry. - Research
- Customized furniture has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years, as consumers seek to personalize their living spaces and create unique and functional environments. The research will examine the reasons why consumers choose to customize their furniture, the benefits they perceive, and the challenges they face in the process. The findings of this research will contribute to a better understanding of the motivations and outcomes of customizing furniture for residential spaces, and will provide insights for both consumers and industry professionals.
- Inspiration
- Different furniture in different environments inspired us to come up with this project. We need many furniture in our daily life. They have different functions. Nowadays customized furniture is more and more popular among people. Customized furniture allows users to create pieces that are uniquely suited to personal preferences, functional needs, and environmental concerns, making living space both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2022 in Milan and finished in February 2023 in that place, and was exhibited in China in February 2023.
- Operation Flow
- Yourself consists of a wood core and aluminum alloy sticks. The wooden core determines its function. The aluminum alloy sticks define its frame. When using, first decide what kind of furniture you need. Metal sticks are then assembled into brackets that require furniture, which are attached with screws. Finally, the wood core is placed on the stand and secured with screws. Yourself can become different products such as cabinets, cribs, bookcases, coffee tables and so on.
- Team Members
- Honghe Gao
Yuhan Gong
Yue Guo
Shiwen Huang - Image Credits
- Creator (Bruce Tao / Designer)
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