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Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel by Wei Jingye, Chen Yufan and Wang Ruilin

Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel by Wei Jingye, Chen Yufan and Wang Ruilin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award yn Sulver in Meubelûntwerp Competition Category.


SulverMeubels· 2020

Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel

by Wei Jingye, Chen Yufan and Wang Ruilin

Client: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner in Meubels Category

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The Design

About Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel

De Acorn Leisure Chair is in multyfunksjonele sit dy't ynspirearre is troch de foarm fan in ikel. De rêchstipe folget de kromming fan de minsklike rêch en stipet in goede sithâlding foar it lêzen en oare rêstige aktiviteiten. It frame is makke fan massyf hout, foarme troch komputerstjoerde snijerij en hânslypjen, en is ôfmakke mei metalen linen dy't troch hânferwaarming bûgd binne. De houten en metalen dielen wurde mei izerark gearfoege en kinne foar it ferfier útinoar helle wurde. In grutte iepen romte ûnder de sit kin brûkt wurde foar opslach of as rêstplak foar húsdieren.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award yn Sulver

Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Acorn Leisure Chair Frijetiidsstoel is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
We get inspired in the shape of an acorn, and designed according to the human spine form of multi-function casual seating. Outline the bottom with the line, dense and orderly, reflecting the most essential peaceful situation and creating a mood of eternal, tranquility for the living space. There is a larger space at the bottom of the seat, with a wide range of functions such as storage, gathering, and let your pets sleep in a comfortable nap.
Dimensions & Packaging
740mmx750mmx640mm,
Wood part is shaped CNC machining technology, hand-molded metal part, the two parts can be quickly disassembled. Because of the need of transport demolition, we use high-quality hardware connection to create a beautiful line and solid structure of furniture.
Tags
Acorn, Wood, Metal, Multifunctional
Production Technology
The wood part adopts modern numerical control technology. It is formed by machine cutting and manual grinding. The metal bending is processed by manual heating. Finally, the parts are assembled to complete the seat production.
Design Challenge
How to match the two materials of solid wood and metal to show the feeling of oak fruit, satisfying the basic principles of ergonomics is the biggest challenge in design.
Research
The design incorporates the shape of the acorn into the design. The lines are rounded curve, and the material is simple and modest. On the basis of meeting the product functions, it does not lose its beauty. The seat structure is solid and stable, the color contrasts obviously, and the maneuverability of the production is strong.
Inspiration
The design inspiration obtained from the acorn which combines the two materials of solid wood and metal to design a multifunctional leisure seat. The seat armrests and line of backrest meet the needs of the comfort of sitting, allowing the seat to present diverse functions to meet the needs of modern people relaxation in their spare time.
Project Duration
The design project began in January 2019 in Shenyang, was completed in June 2019, and was exhibited in the art museum of Shenyang Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in June 2019.
Operation Flow
The overall framework is all made of solid wood from the log cutting to the production completed, and then decorated with metal line, strong and beautiful. Sitting on a chair, the seat back fits the person back shape, which can help people to make a correct sitting posture, which is suitable for entertainment, reading and other activities.
Team Members
Wei Jingye
Chen Yufan
Wang Ruilin
Jia Zhuohang

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