Well's Noho Lounge by Emre Oner is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Keleawe in Hoʻolālā Lako Hale Competition Category.

KeleaweLako Hale· 2024

Well's Noho Lounge

by Emre Oner

Client: Zİvella Mobİlyalari İnŞaat Sanayİ Tİc. Ltd. Ştİ

A' Design Award Keleawe Winner in Lako Hale Category

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The Design

About Well's Noho Lounge

He noho lounge ʻo Well's i hoʻolālāʻia no nā wahi kali ma loko o ka hale. Kākoʻo ke ʻano ergonomic i ke kino a hāʻawi i ka ʻoluʻolu i ka noho ʻana no nā manawa lōʻihi. Hana ʻia nā wāwae mai ka lāʻau paʻa i kaʻā ʻia, aʻo ka noho, ke kua, a me ke kūʻono poʻo, hui pū lākou i ka foam me ke kapa uhi ma luna o kahi kūkulu lāʻau. Hana lima ʻia nā ʻāpana a pau. Hahai nā laina maʻemaʻe a me nā kikoʻī lāʻau mehana i nā loina hoʻolālā Scandinavian. He 725 mm ka laulā a he 760 mm ka hohonu o Well's. Manaʻo ke noho e hoʻokumu i kahi ea mālie a e kākoʻo i ke olakino maikaʻi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Well's Noho Lounge i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Well's Noho Lounge he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Well's Noho Lounge i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Well's Lounge is a specially designed product family for indoor waiting areas. Its ergonomic structure promises long lasting comfort, reflecting the functionality and simplicity of Scandinavian design aesthetics with its warm wooden details. Well's is not just a physical product but also designed to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of individuals, making it a unique creation tailored for both physical and spiritual functions.
Dimensions & Packaging: The product dimensions are as follows, Width 725mm x Depth 760mm x Product Height with Headrest 875mm x Product Height without Headrest 820mm.
Packaging dimensions are as follows Width 800mm x Depth 850mm x Height 900mm.
Tags: lounge chair, armchair, Scandinavian design, furniture design, wooden chair
Production Technology: The main materials in the design include solid wood, foam, and fabric. The wooden legs are crafted from turned solid wood. The seat, back, and headrest sections consist of foam and fabric covering applied to the wooden structure. All materials are processed and produced through manual craftsmanship.
Design Challenge: The most challenging aspect during the design of the Well's Lounge Chair was to create a timeless and functional product that combines Scandinavian design philosophy with user ergonomics to provide well-being for both the body and soul. Throughout the design process, we faced internal challenges such as balancing aesthetics with functionality, shaping materials and forms that are beneficial for the body and soul. Additionally, managing external factors like market demands, price and production time, and standardization of the production process was also challenging.
Research: Research,
We conducted comprehensive research to develop an indoor waiting chair based on interior trend analysis, Scandinavian design philosophy, user ergonomics, and minimalism.

Type of Research,
Our research included trend analysis, examination of design philosophy, ergonomic assessment, literature review on minimalism, wellbeing, and wellness.

Research Objectives,
Understanding interior design trends, embracing the fundamental principles of Scandinavian design philosophy, creating a perfect product in terms of user ergonomics, and integrating wellbeing and wellness concepts.

Methodology,
We followed an iterative process involving literature review, market research, user feedback, and design prototypes.

Data Collection and Research Tools Used,
Data was collected through surveys, focus groups, and specially developed prototype tests.

Participants or Experiments,
Participants included design experts, indoor users, ergonomic specialists, and individuals experienced in wellbeing.

Results,
We developed the Well's Lounge product, reflecting timeless simplicity beyond popular consumption, showcasing Scandinavian aesthetics, and incorporating ergonomic and wellbeing principles for indoor spaces.

Insights and Impacts,
The product exceeds user expectations in comfort and aesthetics, reflecting the philosophy of wellbeing in indoor spaces.

Effect of the Research in RealLife Phenomena,
The design aims to enhance daily life interactions by offering a product that combines physical and mental well-being, contributing positively to business, society, and the field of design itself.
Inspiration: Well's Lounge Chair is created with inspiration from wellness and wellbeing concepts. It focuses on providing both physical comfort and improving the user's emotional wellbeing. The design, influenced by Scandinavian style, aims to bring a calm atmosphere. Crafted using sustainable materials and ecofriendly practices, Well's combines comfort with a green lifestyle. It doesn't just offer furniture; it provides an experience that positively impacts users' lives.
Project Duration: The project started in April 2022 in Istanbul and finished in October 2022. The Wells was exhibited at the Orgatec New Vision Of Work fair in Cologne, Germany, in October 2022, and subsequently showcased at the Istanbul Furniture Fair in January 2023.
Operation Flow: Well's Lounge Chair prioritizes a user centric design for a simple, intuitive experience. With no complex mechanisms, its ergonomic structure seamlessly adapts to the user, offering comfort and support. While not physically transforming, it enhances the user's experience by focusing on both physical and emotional wellbeing. This thoughtful approach elevates performance and contributes to an overall sense of tranquility, making it a standout in modern seating.
Patents: Patented, 2022/012148, ZİVELLA MOBİLYA İNŞAAT SANAYİ TİCARET LİMİTED ŞİRKETİ, 10/2022, Designer Emre Oner
Team Members: Designer, Emre Oner
Image Credits: Emre Oner, 2022