Clip Guapyha Puku by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Brónse in Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

BrónseMba'epyru· 2023

Clip Guapyha Puku

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award Brónse Winner in Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Clip Guapyha Puku

Clip ha'e peteĩ guapyha puku ojejapovaʼekue okarapegua ha ogapypegua tenda peguarã. Clip rechaukaha oguereko iñepyrũrã peteĩ kuatiajokoha (paper clip) rechakángui, omeʼẽva guapyhápe peteĩ techapyrã ivevúiva ha ojegueroskáva. Pe fierro apyrã kuatiajokoha rekóva ojeíke pe hendáva rembiasa rehe, omoporãveva guapy porã. Peteĩ fierro apyrãngue kurusúva guapyha rendápe ojapo peteĩ ãva ikatúva oñongatu mbaʼe michĩmi. Guapyha ojejapo fierrogui, ojejapóva ojemoñeʼẽ, ojejoapy, ojemopotĩ yvyku'igui ha ojeity hína pytũ (powder coating). Peteĩmante material rehe ojeporu omombarete pe ñemboguata ha oipytyvõ jehepyme'ẽjey (recycling).

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Brónse

Clip Guapyha Puku ohupyty A' Design Award Brónse, peteĩ ñehechakuaa heta prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño sobresaliente-pe ojekuaáva creatividad, ingenio ha astucia rupi. Umi ganador Brónse ha'e artefacto hábil ha creativo ohechaukáva experiencia, imaginación ha recurso umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Clip Guapyha Puku ha'eha peteĩ objeto ojehayhúva, admirado ha estimado, profesional ha innovador. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Brónse ombojoaju mejor práctica arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua ha iporãiterei detalle rehe. Clip Guapyha Puku ombohory necesidad, ohupyty ipotapy, ombovy'a sentimiento ha ohenói curiosidad.

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