Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum by Yifan Ding

Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum by Yifan Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Rooj Tog Competition Category.

HlauRooj Tog· 2024

Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum

by Yifan Ding

Client: Yifan Ding

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Rooj Tog Category

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The Design

About Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum

Minus yog ib lub rooj zaum tsis muaj nraub qaum uas tsim los ntawm kev rho tawm cov khoom ntawm ib daim duab plaub fab ntsis. Qhov tshwm sim yog ib qho duab yooj yim uas muaj nqaj tuab, ntws mus ib yam. Txhua qhov hloov ntawm cov nqaj yeej muaj lub hom phiaj rau kev siv taus zoo rau lub cev neeg. Ib qho khoov qis pab muab chaw so rau txhais taw. Ib qho khoov nyob sab saud pab kom zoo dua rau kev zaum. Ib qho khoov nyob sab nraub qaum thiab lub khoov saum toj ua hauj lwm zoo li tes tuav, yog li Minus tuaj yeem tsa tawm hauv av tau yoog yoog. Lub cev yog ua los ntawm plastic, muab pleev ib txoj kev daj daj xiav xiav metallic los sis muaj cov qauv marble uas siv txoj kev hydro dipping los pleev.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Minus Rooj Zaum Tsis Muaj Nraub Qaum tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Minus stool embodies a distinctive design philosophy, crafted by selectively subtracting from a basic cubic shape. This approach yields a minimalist form that speaks a language of simplicity while boasting elegant and fluid surfaces. Beyond its visual appeal, every subtle surface change has its ergonomic intent: a lower curve offers a restful place for the feet; an upper indentation enhances the seating experience; and a scooped back allows for effortless handling.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 420mm, Depth 350mm, Height 450mm
Tags: Stool, Furniture, Product design, Minimal
Production Technology: The whole stool will be made with plastic, the first finishing is slightly blue metallic coating, and the two with marble patterns will made by hydro dipping.
Design Challenge: The challenge during the design process is to find the right surface flow and match the entire minimal feelings. The designer solved this problem by adopting AR tools to inspect the subtle surface change in the actual size and real environment virtually.
Research: The design journey of the minus stool was marked by an extensive exploration of sitting ergonomics. The designer meticulously crafted prototypes using CNC machining, and to ensure the design met a wide range of needs, a diverse group of individuals was invited to experience the stool firsthand. Their feedback was invaluable, informing iterative modifications that honed both comfort and functionality. This collaborative process was fundamental, embedding user-centric insights into the very heart of the stool's design.
Inspiration: Minus stool is inspired by sculpture, an art form steeped in antiquity, has birthed innumerable masterpieces through the ages. Our forebears crafted exquisite shapes and curves from massive stones, showcasing their artistic prowess. This ancient method of expression, with its tangible and direct approach to creating beauty, has deeply inspired me.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Pasadena and finished in December 2023 in Pasadena, and was exhibited in Gallery at ArtCenter College of Design until now.
Operation Flow: When a person sits on the stool, the top surface provides surprisingly comfortable support, and users could place their feet at the bottom curve. Furthermore, the curve at the back and top together act as handles that facilitate the user to grab it from the floor.