Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv los ntawm Ao Zhou

Qhov qauv tsim Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv los ntawm Ao Zhou yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2024 A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Kev Tsim Tawm, Kev Siv Algorithm, Parametric thiab AI Pab Tsim.

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Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv

los ntawm Ao Zhou

Tus Neeg Siv: Meso Design

Tus Yeej A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Kev Tsim Tawm

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Tus Yeej Khoom Plig Tau Txheeb Xyuas

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Mus Saib Lub Vev Xaib Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Qhov Tsim

Txog Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv

Oh Chair yog ib qho kev teb niaj hnub rau lub rooj zaum egg retro-futuristic uas nto moo. Los ntawm kev koom ua ke lub hauv paus hlau khoov thiab tus qauv tsim qhib pom kev ntawm lub rooj zaum nto moo, cov neeg tsim qauv muaj peev xwm ntes tau lub ntsiab lus tseem ceeb ntawm lawv txoj kev mus rau thev naus laus zis siab tshaj plaws. Kev koom nrog AIGC hauv cov txheej txheem tsim tau tso cai rau Oh Chair qhia txog cov neeg tsim qauv qhov kev xav txog Artificial Intelligence: kev sib koom tes ua ke nrog lub siab qhib thiab kev xav ua tib zoo, txais tos kev vam meej thaum ua tib zoo saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus nyob ib puag ncig.

Qhov Lees Paub

Txog A' Design Award Hlau

Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv 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. Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv 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. Oh Chair Chaw So rau Cov Nyeem Ntawv 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.

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Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: Oh Chair is a modern response to the iconic retro-futuristic egg chair. By incorporating the bent wire base and the visually open design of the signature seat, the designers were able to capture the essence of their approach to cutting-edge technology.
Involving AIGC in the creation process allowed Oh Chair to showcase the designers' perspective on Artificial Intelligence: co-piloting with an open mind and careful consideration, embracing progress while being mindful of the surrounding context.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: 706 mm X 1316 mm X 1356 mm
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Furniture, Retrofuturistic, Sustainability, AI-Assisted Design, Furniture Design, Generative Design, Recycled Material, Stainless Steel, Future Casting, Lounge Chair, Sessel Design, Ergonomics
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: Design Process: Blender/Figma/Photoshop/AIGC

Materials: 100% recyclable polyethylene, Fabric, Stainless Steel
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: Training the AI model is the biggest challenge that we met. Instead of just starting from scratch with a publicly available generative AI model, we trained the Stable Diffusion image-generation model on both modernism and retro-futuristic catalogs from the 1920s-1930s, and 1950s to 1960s. This process leads to thousands of Iterations and Ideations. We need to adapt to the technical demands of AI and invest in training and infrastructure. Images generated with these two distinct data sets reflect the general aesthetic of those time periods and that also correspond with our original design goal: While following the legacy of the timeless design from above two golden periods, exploring new materials, construction techniques, and ergonomic solutions within the constraints of a chair design, ultimately producing a functional and aesthetically compelling piece of furniture.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: This design project is a speculative experience exploring the impact of creative technologies on the design process. We suspect generative design will speed up the early stage exploration with conversational response, but yet know how it helps the final visualization. To figure out, we conducted qualitative research on how the designer workflow is impacted by generative co-creation.

In this test, designers are the participants. We collected and analyzed data exchange from every step of the design process, from MidJourney to Blender to Photoshop, and found the preset “prompt” setting of the scope for the entire project. After the back-and-forth chat process between the chief designer and mid-journey, generative tech assisted the designer in putting their vision to work and setting the boundaries and visual direction with an extensive image database from both modernism and retro-futuristic, thus clarifying the designer’s direction with the provided tangible option for the next stage.

However, the image generated by AI hardly applies to furniture modeling and production because of its limitation on understanding the z-axis and following the basic law of physics. Here is when the designer takes the lead. During the iteration phase, the design, and design alongside the visualizer collaborated as human factor engineers to restructure the initial design with more human factor and production consideration. Adding human touches, like a round cushion for back support and a visual icon; injects consciousness of sustainability with the material choice. At this stage, generative AI assists the creative process by presenting an incorrect baseline design embodied in the same art direction, this gives designers great motivation to “Correct” the structure, thus self-critique their vision and focus on the human factor and material choices.

The result of the research result is that generative AI is a great tool for visualizing designer vision with lightning speed and liberating design from the heavy lifting of self-double by accelerating the brainstorming process with a pre-trained database and creating “other” derivatives from “self” for more conscious iteration and less self double for later revisions.
Kev Txhawb Siab: The seating of the Oh Chair is reminiscent of bended paper, mimic the lightness and organic fluidity of a paper drifting in the wind, and symbolizing the dawn of a new era.
The welded metal tubes, with their simple bends, pay homage to the outline of a classic paperclip.
Drawing inspiration from Munich, the birthplace of Stable Diffusion, this armchair seamlessly blends diversity, vitality, humanity, and urban elements all in one.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: The project started October 2023 in Munich, and finished in January 2024 in Munich and Los Angeles.
Cov Tswv Cuab Pab: Art Director: Jiaying Zhou(Connie)
Chief Designer: Ao Zhou
Visualization Designer: Jackson Zhang