Point Tallo by Yuina Nakada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award de Bronce in Deseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

BronceMobiliario· 2026

Point Tallo

by Yuina Nakada

Client: Nakada Yuina

A' Design Award de Bronce Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Point Tallo

Este tallo céntrase na tensión visual a través dunha linguaxe triangular minimalista. Tres patas invertidas únense en puntos de contacto mínimos, logrando un equilibrio elegante que semella desafiar a gravidade. A sutil curvatura das patas engade suavidade orgánica á xeometría, mentres que os espazos entre o asento e as patas proporcionan unha lixeireza refinada. Elaborado en contrachapado moldeado, o deseño garante resistencia estrutural dentro dun perfil esvelto. Esta peza funciona tanto como un tallo práctico coma unha escultura poética, invitando á curiosidade a través da súa serena disonancia e beleza.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronce

Point Tallo 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 Point Tallo 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. Point Tallo 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 title poinT reflects the structure's essence: point for minimal contact, and the final T for the triangle. Composed solely of triangles, this stool pursues a refined visual tension. Three legs support each other at minimal contact points, achieving an elegant equilibrium that seems to defy gravity. The soft curves of the plywood add organic softness to the geometric form, while the intentional space between the seat and legs creates a sense of lightness.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 340mm x Depth 340mm x Height 455mm
Tags: Stool, Triangle, Point, Three, Sculpture, Plywood, Minimalism
Production Technology: This stool is crafted from molded plywood, achieving both structural strength and delicate curves. To maintain visual purity, custom made metal connectors designed specifically for this triangular shape are used at the joints. These connectors are precisely concealed within the structure, making them nearly invisible even from gaps, thus preserving the space's sense of openness. A minimal clear finish highlights the natural wood grain and the refined layers of the plywood.
Design Challenge: The primary challenge was maintaining the aesthetic of floating while ensuring structural integrity. Specifically, to preserve the open gaps, the joints needed to be concealed, but this proved difficult with standard tools. To overcome this, I handcrafted custom metal connectors tailored to the unique triangular shape. Ultimately, this allowed me to overcome technical constraints and keep the original intuitive vision vividly alive within the final functional beauty.
Research: I was drawn to the beauty of the inverted triangle, pursuing a form that achieves stability with minimal contact points. Rather than relying on complex calculations, I discovered through the process of carefully engaging with the wood that natural balance emerges in the quiet moment when the angle simply settles into place. This research suggests the possibility that a designer's intuition can give form to a poetic harmony that cannot be fully explained by numerical data alone.
Inspiration: This project draws inspiration from the intrinsic beauty and structural balance inherent in triangles. By incorporating an inverted triangle into a functional stool, I aimed to achieve both a light appearance and stable practicality. The intentionally created spaces generate a quiet, airy presence without feeling heavy. These gaps allow the stool to blend naturally into its surroundings, creating a refined harmony that coexists comfortably with the space.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2025 and ended in January 2026.
Operation Flow: This stool is designed for simple, intuitive use in daily life. Its defining feature is the opening between the seat and legs. This allows your hand to slip in naturally, making it easy to carry the lightweight stool. Additionally, the angled triangular legs enable efficient stacking for storage. By combining these practical elements, it offers a convenient experience in any space while maintaining a sculptural beauty.
Image Credits: [Image #1: Yuina Nakada
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