Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair) by Cameron Smith

Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair) by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Brónse in Mba'epyru Jejapo Competition Category.

BrónseMba'epyru· 2026

Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair)

by Cameron Smith

Client: Furniture Smith

A' Design Award Brónse Winner in Mba'epyru Category

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The Design

About Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair)

Colby Lounge ha'e peteĩ apyka piro'yrã ojejapóva mitã ha kakuaávape g̃uarã. Iforma oñemopyenda mokõi kusiõ apu'a elíptico rehe, oñeinspiráva yvypóra rete rehe. Umi forma apu'a omoneĩ heta guapyha, upéicha pe oiporúva ikatu oguapy oñembo'ýva, oñeno ijyke gotyo térã oñeñama'apo'i. Umi hetyma ojejapo alumínio oñekarapãva tekokatúpe rehegua, oguerekóva powder-coat rehegua acabado, ha ipyta noñemboparaléiva ome'ẽ pyta'atã oikotevẽ'ỹre cruceta. Pe espuma apytepegua oñeñuvã Alcantara microfibra reheve, sa'y peteĩchagua térã irrayáva reheve. Pe apyka ipe 1020 mm, ipypuku 930 mm ha ijyvate 760 mm.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Brónse

Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair) 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 Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair) 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. Colby Lounge Apyka Piro'y (Lounge Chair) 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: Meet the Colby Lounge Chair: a whimsical, playful chair designed to ignite joy and creativity in children and adults. Inspired by shapes that echo the human form, its soft rounded elliptical design invites people to explore various seating positions and engage in imaginative play. Enhanced by vibrant Alcantara fabric coverings, Colby's Lounge Chairadds personality to any environment, making it versatile for both residential and commercial spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1020mm wide x 930mm deep x 760mm tall
Tags: lounge chair, Children furniture, playful design
Production Technology: The structural legs are precision-bent aluminum finished in various powder-coat colorways. High-performance Alcantara microfiber is used to cover the foam core for a durable and comfortable finish. Multi-panel construction allows for solid or striped color applications. The human-form-inspired dual-ellipse configuration is engineered for structural integrity under dynamic loading conditions typical of active play environments.
Design Challenge: The primary design challenge was engineering the complex leg geometry required for both aesthetic and structural performance. The legs feature multi-directional bends, creating a wider front stance than rear. The non-parallel leg configuration was used as a design and structural solution to keep the chair from racking without the need for crossbracing. A custom fastener design was needed to overcome the geometric constraints maintaining clean visual lines while ensuring structural integrity under climbing loads.
Research: Design research focused on children's furniture and interaction pattern with the objective to create seating that encourages active play while meeting parental durability requirements. Methodology involved iterative prototyping from initial concept through 3D printed scale models to full engineering prototypes. Primary participant was designer's child providing real-world usage insights. Results showed children naturally adopt multiple seating positions when furniture permits. Key insight: traditional static seating limits child engagement. Impact: demonstrates furniture can serve dual function as play equipment, influencing family furniture market toward more interactive designs.
Inspiration: The design originated from a chair prototype with two elliptical forms I initially built for my son, Colby, when he was a baby. I reimagined the concept as a lounge chair centered on addressing children's need for playful, imaginative furniture while meeting parents' requirements for durability and safety. The human-form-inspired elliptical geometry encourages multiple seating positions, transforming furniture into an interactive play element that withstands active use.
Project Duration: The first sketch was created in 2022. The first prototypes were completed May 2025 with the design entering production.
Operation Flow: Colby Lounge Chair invites natural, intuitive interaction through its soft, rounded shapes that invite people to interact with the chair in different ways. Users can sit traditionally, lounge sideways, or curl up. Children instinctively explore different positions and use the sturdy aluminum legs as climbing aids to reach the seat, turning furniture into playground equipment. The elliptical cushions cradle the body comfortably in any position. Parents appreciate how the design withstands climbing and bouncing while encouraging creative, active sitting that keeps children engaged
Team Members: Cameron Smith, designer
Image Credits: Meagan West