Clip Chèz Lonj by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Bwonz in Dezayn Mèb Competition Category.

BwonzMèb· 2023

Clip Chèz Lonj

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Mèb Category

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The Design

About Clip Chèz Lonj

Clip se yon chèz lonj ki fèt pou espas ni deyò ni andedan. Fòm Clip la enspire de yon tòchon papye (paper clip), sa ki bay chèz la yon aparans lejè epi anjwe. Chasi asye ki gen fòm tòchon an fleksib selon pwa moun k ap chita a, sa ki amelyore konfò lè w chita. Yon baton metal koube nan chèz la fòme yon bouk ki ka kenbe ti bagay. Chèz la fèt an asye atravè pwosesis koube, soude, sableyaj (sandblasting) ak kouvèti poud (powder coating). Itilizasyon yon sèl materyèl kenbe pwodiksyon an senp epi sipòte resiklaj.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Clip Chèz Lonj se yon ganyan A' Design Award Bwonz, yon rekonesans ki gen anpil prestij yo bay design ekselan ki make pa kreyativite, enjenyozite ak finès. Ganyan Bwonz yo se objè ki abil anpil e ki kreyatif nan fason ki frape, ki otantifye gwo eksperyans, imajinasyon ak debouyaj designer yo. Yo atann Clip Chèz Lonj pou se yon objè anpil moun estime, admire e renmen, ki pwofesyonèl e inovatè nan fason remakab. Design sa a ki ganyen A' Design Award Bwonz enkòpore pi bon pratik nan atizay, syans, design ak teknoloji, e li ekselan pou atansyon li bay detay. Clip Chèz Lonj satisfè bezwen yon fason espledid, li touche dezi, li chame santiman e li atire kiryozite.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags: chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology: Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge: When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research: During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration: The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration: 12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow: A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits: All credits: Meiqing Tian