Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Rooj Tog Vaj thiab Rooj Tog Sab Nraum Competition Category.

ToojRooj Tog Sab Nraum· 2024

Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Rooj Tog Sab Nraum Category

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The Design

About Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau

Omni yog ib daim rooj tog sab nraud uas tsim los ua ob yam hauj lwm - ua rooj zaum thiab ua rooj tso khoom los ntawm kev tig mus los. Nws daim duab muaj qhov nkhaus nkhaus thiab cov duab ntuj tsim. Nrog rau kev xav txog tib neeg siv thiab kev tsim kom haum lub cev, Omni raug tsim los muab kev xis nyob zoo tshaj plaws rau ntau txoj kev zaum, thaum tseem muab qhov siab tsim nyog rau kev siv ua rooj thaum tig. Tsis hnyav, Omni muab kev tig yooj yim, txav tau yooj yim, thiab npaj tau yooj yim, muab kev hloov tau yooj yim thiab kev xis nyob ntau ntxiv rau kev siv sab nraud.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Omni Rooj Zaum Ntau Yam Siv Tau ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Omni, an outdoor furniture piece designed to function both as seating and tabletop through rotation. Its form features curvy silhouettes and organic shapes. With consideration of human interactions and ergonomics, Omni is designed to offer optimal comfort in various seating positions, while also providing a suitable height for table use when rotated. Lightweight, Omni offers effortless rotation, movement, and arrangement, providing enhanced flexibility and comfort for outdoor experiences.
Dimensions & Packaging: When in chair position, Wide 20.5 inch x Depth 28.5 inch x Height 27.5 inch
Tags: Chair, Table, Movable, Convertible, Outdoor, Exterior, Public, Multifunctional, Ergonomics, Curve, Armchair
Production Technology: Rotomolding, Recyclable Thermoplastics, Recyclable Polyethylene
Design Challenge: Adjustments of the curvature and shapes
Research: We looked into the typical forms and arrangements of public seating, examining the interactions between individuals and public seating, as well as the limitations in functionality and aesthetics commonly associated with such seating.
Ergonomic considerations guided the adjustment of curvature and shape, optimizing comfort and usability. Feasibility studies using scaled physical models helped validate and enhance the design concept.
Inspiration: Omni draws inspirations from the growing appreciation for outdoor experiences in the context of pandemic and post-pandemic times that many traditional indoor activities are now being transferred to outdoor settings. Designed to enhance human interaction and expand outdoor possibilities, this versatile and flexible piece combines seating and tabletop functionality, addressing limitations both in functionality and aesthetics of traditional outdoor arrangements.
Project Duration: Designed Feb - May 2021, Philadelphia, USA
Operation Flow: Omni offers a unique rotational feature, allowing a seamless transformation from a chair to a tabletop with a simple 90-degree rotation. Its lightweight construction facilitates easy movement, rotation, and arrangement, enabling users to create diverse furniture sets tailored to different activities. This design promotes human interactions and sparks user creativity. Additionally, the organic curvy shapes of Omni provide a range of sitting options, ensuring comfort and versatility for users to find their preferred seating positions.
Team Members: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
Image Credits: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu