Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach by Stefano Ollino

Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach by Stefano Ollino is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

AirgeadÀirneis· 2025

Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach

by Stefano Ollino

Client: Zito Living

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach

'S e sòfa mhodalach a th' ann an Capsule a chaidh a dhealbhadh airson àiteachan-fuirich. Tha an dealbhadh a' leantainn cànan bog, retro-futuristach, le cumaidhean cruinne air am brosnachadh le pod ag èirigh bhon talamh. Tha na taicean-gàirdean air an làimhseachadh mar uachdaran cofhurtail, gus an urrainn do dhaoine laighe agus fois a ghabhail thairis air an t-sòfa gu lèir agus chan ann a-mhàin air an t-suidheachan. Tha Capsule air a dhèanamh de dh'fhoam bog agus air a chòmhdach le aodach elastach aig a bheil inneach cìr-mheala trì-thaobhach. Tha grunn mhodalan gan tabhann, gus an urrainn do gach neach-cleachdaidh co-dhèanamh pearsanta a thogail airson an t-seòmair.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Capsule Sòfa Mhodalach na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: The Capsule Sofa embraces a retro-futuristic soft design language, redefining the role of its armrests as more than just structural elements. Designed for ultimate relaxation, it invites users to explore new ways of interacting with their sofa. Now, comfort extends beyond the seat, allowing you to lounge, embrace, and unwind on the armrests, making full use of the sofa's entire surface.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa presents different modules which allow the user to build his how composition with this dimensions: 1750mm × 1250mm × 720mm, 1500mm × 1220mm × 720mm, 1750mm × 1490mm × 720mm
Tags: furniture, sofa, furniture design, living room, living collection, capsule
Production Technology: The sofa is crafted from plush soft foam and enveloped in an elastic fabric featuring a unique three-dimensional honeycomb texture, adding both visual depth and tactile comfort.
Design Challenge: As mentioned before the most challenging part was designing an iconic product who can be accepted by the market.
Research: The challenge began with the goal of designing an iconic product, one that defies trends and stands out from the ordinary. From the initial sketches, we explored soft, inviting shapes instead of the rigid, serious forms that dominate the furniture industry today. The color palette focused on pastel tones, with the first concept emerging in a soothing, soft pink. To emphasize relaxation and friendliness, we reimagined the armrests, traditionally structural and overlooked, transforming them into the most comfortable and inviting parts of the sofa.
Inspiration: The Capsule Sofa embodies nature’s rebirth, inspired by a pod emerging from the earth with grace and elegance. More than just furniture, it symbolizes growth, blending raw natural beauty with refined craftsmanship. Each curve tells a story of transformation, where sophistication meets organic form. A timeless piece, it brings the serene essence of nature into your home, celebrating the harmony of design and the elegance that springs from the earth.
Project Duration: The project started in early June 2024 and the first product presentation happened at the Shanghai Furniture Fair in September 2024. At the end of the year has been awarded during the Guangzhou Design week with the Kapok Product Design Award 2024.
Operation Flow: As mentioned earlier, the key features include the flexibility to customize the structure using various modules and the innovative armrest design, which allows you to utilize the entire sofa surface for ultimate relaxation.
Image Credits: ZITO LIVING FURNITURECO.,LTD