Mobius Rooj Zaum by William Ridley-Smith

Mobius Rooj Zaum by William Ridley-Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

NyiajRooj Tog· 2023

Mobius Rooj Zaum

by William Ridley-Smith

Client: Will Ridley-Smith

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Mobius Rooj Zaum

Daim Mobius strip yog ib yam khoom lej uas muaj tej yam ntxwv zoo ntawm lub cev thiab lej, tsim nrog ib sab thiab ib npoo nkaus xwb. Tus qauv tsim no yog lub cim ntawm kev mus ib txhis, tsim kom muaj kev xav ntawm kev ntws tau, ntawm kev txav mus tsis tu ncua. Nws tus qauv tso cai rau daim khoom no sib txuas cov duab thiab kev ua haujlwm ua ke. Lub Rooj Zaum Mobius no yog ib qho kev pom txog kev sib raug zoo nkauj ntawm lej thiab kev tsim.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Mobius Rooj Zaum yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Mobius Rooj Zaum xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Mobius Rooj Zaum yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of most unique physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. These qualities have been utilised in the Mobius Chair to create an intriguing, timeless piece. The bold design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its unique shape and structure allow this piece to blend form and function, creating a comfortable piece that may also serve as work of art.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1700 mm x Depth 780 mm x Height 1000 mm
Tags: Furniture, metal, chair, avant garde, art
Production Technology: The Mobius Chair is constructed through the use of multiple sections of cast iron. These sections are subsequently welded together. With a rough finish, the chair is then spray painted a deep blue.
Design Challenge: The challenge of the Mobius Chair is ensuring that when in use, it is able to sufficiently support an individual and place them such that the chair is not tipped by one’s weight.
Research: This design emerged from an exploration of mathematics and the underlying beauty of complex geometry.
Inspiration: The Mobius Chair was inspired by the beauty and complexity of mathematics. The mobius strip’s shape has been translated into the chair’s design, creating a continuous loop that appears to have no beginning or end, granting it a feeling of fluidity and authenticity. This design seeks to challenge traditional notions of form and function, offering a unique user experience while being aesthetically striking. The design is a testament to the power of mathematical concepts in art and design.
Project Duration: Mobius Chair was designed in February 2023 in Sydney.
Operation Flow: Due to it's intriguing design, the Mobius Chair can be displayed as an art piece, a display stand or as a functional piece of furniture. The chair's construction allows it to flex when in use, easing the user into a comfortable position.