Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh by Timothy Hardman

Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh by Timothy Hardman is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

IarannÀirneis· 2023

Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh

by Timothy Hardman

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh

Is cathair bhìdh a th' ann an Rollerback a chaidh a dhealbhadh gus freagairt air diofar chumaidhean cuirp. Bidh am pillean cùil a' cuairteachadh gu saor air slat, agus mar sin faodaidh an neach a tha na shuidhe rolladh a-steach don chùl agus grunn dhòighean-suidhe a lorg fhad 's a tha e fhathast a' faighinn taic. Tha am frèam air a thàthadh bho bhàr cruaidh-stàilinn, agus tha coimhdeach leathair a' còmhdachadh phillean cruaidh-fhòm gnàthaichte. Tha an cumadh a' co-cheangal trì bunchumaidhean geoimeatrach – an triantan, an cearcall agus an ceart-cheàrnach – gus coltas sìmplidh a thoirt seachad. Tha Rollerback ag amas air ithe a dhèanamh nas cofhurtaile le bhith a' ceadachadh gluasad an àite aon suidheachadh stèidhichte.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Rollerback Cathair Bhìdh airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Every person has a different body, and no single dining chair caters to everyone because of that. The Rollerback Dining chair attempts to be a chair for all by allowing the person seated to relax into the back and roll the rear cushion as needed to fit their body. The chair combines the 3 basic geometric shapes, triangle, circle, and rectangle, to make a aesthetically pleasing yet simple design. The freely rotating cushion provides support while allowing you full range of motion, creating a comfortable and kinetic chair.
Dimensions & Packaging: 890 x 555 x 430
Tags: Chair, leather, dining chair, geometric
Production Technology: The chair was welded from solid steel bar and features leather upholstery over custom foam cushions. The rear cushion is mounted on a rod that allows it to freely rotate, while providing support.
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of this chair was mounting the rear cushion. The thin steel bar frame needs to be drilled out very precisely to allow for the support rod of the cushion to slot in.
Inspiration: Timothy designed the Rollerback dining chair to allow people to be more comfortable while dining. The common dining chair is uncompromising and does not allow for movement while seated. The Rollerback chair features a freely rotating cushion mounted on a rod that allows for multiple sitting positions to keep people more comfortable while seated, while still providing support.
Project Duration: The project started in March and ended in June 2022 in San Francisco
Operation Flow: This dining chair is meant to be used however it suits the person seated. The chair provides the essential support that a chair needs to, while letting roll into the back of the chair and get comfortable.
Team Members: Timothy Hardman