Clip Cadeira de Repouso by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Bronce in Deseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

BronceMobiliario· 2023

Clip Cadeira de Repouso

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Clip Cadeira de Repouso

Clip é unha cadeira de repouso deseñada tanto para espazos exteriores como interiores. A forma de Clip inspírase nun clip de papel, dándolle á cadeira unha aparencia lixeira e xogosa. A estrutura de aceiro en forma de clip flexiona en resposta ao peso do usuario, mellorando o confort ao sentarse. Unha barra metálica curvada no asento forma un lazo que pode suxeitar pequenos obxectos. A cadeira está fabricada en aceiro mediante dobrado, soldadura, xateado de area e recubrimento en po. O uso dun único material mantén sinxela a produción e favorece a reciclaxe.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Clip Cadeira de Repouso gañou o A' Design Award de Bronce, un recoñecemento altamente prestixioso outorgado a deseños sobresaíntes que se distinguen pola creatividade, o enxeño e a sagacidade. Os gañadores Bronce son artefactos amplamente hábiles e sorprendentemente creativos que autentican a vasta experiencia, imaxinación e enxeño dos seus deseñadores. Espérase que Clip Cadeira de Repouso sexa un obxecto moi apreciado, admirado e querido, notablemente profesional e innovador. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Bronce incorpora as mellores prácticas da arte, a ciencia, o deseño e a tecnoloxía, e é excelente pola súa atención ao detalle. Clip Cadeira de Repouso satisfai espléndidamente as necesidades, toca os desexos, encanta os sentimentos e atrae a curiosidade.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags: chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology: Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge: When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research: During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration: The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration: 12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow: A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits: All credits: Meiqing Tian