Bondo Sofa Enteryè by Hongji Yin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Bwonz in Dezayn Mèb Competition Category.

BwonzMèb· 2026

Bondo Sofa Enteryè

by Hongji Yin

Client: Hongji Yin

A' Design Award Bwonz Winner in Mèb Category

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The Design

About Bondo Sofa Enteryè

Bondo se yon sofa enteryè ki fèt pou sipòte entèraksyon sosyal lakay. Fòm Bondo a fè referans ak konpòtman sosyal lou yo, ki repoze epi aji ansanm. Sofa a mezire 227 cm nan lajè, 106 cm nan pwofondè ak 89 cm nan wotè, avèk yon wotè chèz 38 cm. Estrikti entèn nan itilize kontrplake koupe ak presizyon CNC avèk yon pano dèyè konpozit ranpli pa asanblaj. Kouvèti a se twal Knoll, epi yon plak dèyè dekoratif an bwa nwaye ranplase asanblaj tradisyonèl estil bwat la. Plizyè inite kapab konekte ansanm pou fòme yon pi gwo espo chita pataje.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Bwonz

Bondo Sofa Enteryè 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 Bondo Sofa Enteryè 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. Bondo Sofa Enteryè 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: Bondo is a prototype that reflects my speculation on social behavior and ecological systems. A sofa often bears functions like social interaction, resting, and food sharing. All of these resonate well with the social behavior of wolves, which are highly efficient and collaborative social animals. By referencing the image of wolves'social interaction, this project is expected to promote indoor activities and facilitate social interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 227cm x Depth 106cm x Height 89cm
Seat height 38cm
Tags: Nature, Organic, Special Structure, Knoll, Ergonomics, Sculpture Sofa
Production Technology: The sofa is crafted with high-grade Knoll fabric, selected for its superior tactile properties tailored for sublime skin contact. The internal structure features precision CNC-cut plywood, combined with an innovative spliced-fill composite backboard design that optimizes perfect harmony between artistry and stability. Breaking away from conventional box-style assembly, the decorative walnut wood backplate transforms meticulous craftsmanship into a distinctive visual statement.
Design Challenge: A major challenge is to incorporate features of abstract social behavior patterns into a tangible object. Such disparity between biomimetic abstraction and manufacturability in actual industrial production challenged the proceeding of this sofa design. As a result, I extracted the iconic image of two wolves grooming each other, interpreted it into formal design language using sketches, modeling, and rendering, and ultimately infused such a social mode into the physical construct of my project.
Research: Through the completion of the project, I conducted profound research into biology, sociology, and human-centered design. To mirror the wolf pack behavior via my design, an ethological analysis and a comparison between human and wolf hunting modes are carried out. I also organized 5 groups, with 3-5 persons each, to simulate living circumstances using the sofa. After meticulously reviewing and analyzing the post-occupancy questionnaires, I adjusted the dimensions of the product accordingly.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the social behavior and interaction of wolves, which often collaborate to hunt and rest. By incorporating these social features and their symbiotic relationship into the design, I intend to foster interaction and mutual assistance among humans, and ultimately promote interpersonal relationships. Further, this project transcends mere bio-inspiration, boldly exploring the nuanced boundaries of biology, design, aesthetics, and functionality.
Project Duration: The project started as a design in October 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2024 in Los Angeles.
Operation Flow: Designed as indoor furniture that advocates social interaction, Bondo could encourage users of all ages to enjoy their lives with a close social distance. People can simply grab a cup of coffee and some snacks and sit with their family to enjoy the latest TV series or watch a breathtaking football match. When we need to host a party of over ten people, we can combine several pieces of this furniture together to form a shared space.
Patents: Hongji Yin holds the copyright for all visual
Image Credits: Photographer Hongji Yin, Bondo, 2024. ]