Press Release
Igor Borovyk Receives the A' Design Award for Pearl Inna Bed in Furniture Design
Igor Borovyk recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Pearl Inna Bed by Igor Borovyk has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Pearl Inna Bed
The Pearl Inna bed is the first in a series of products that implements the presented sleeping space form factor. The traditional rectangular and aesthetic round shape does not take into account the peculiarities of body movement during sleep. The form factor of the bed in the form of a sector of a circle meets the criteria of ergonomics. This shape opens up space for the movement of the legs and does not interfere with the freedom of the hands. Aesthetics and emotionality are comparable to the impact of the contour of a circle, while having a significant superiority in functionality.
About Igor Borovyk
Life can be considered happy if you have met those without whom it makes no sense. Life can be considered comfortable if you follow your vocation. Life can be considered worthy if you have created something that did not exist...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Award Record
Igor Borovyk is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/125943
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/125943
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!125943
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/309337
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Pearl Inna Bed
- Function
- Bed
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Red, Maroon, Black, Gainsboro and Indian Red
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Igor Borovyk
- Country
- Ukraine
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #125943
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Pearl Inna bed noticeably differs from the well-known rectangular and round counterparts in its form factor of a sleeping place in the form of a circle sector. This form factor is closer to the criteria of ergonomics. Optimizing space, it gives freedom of movement and gives a comfortable sleep. The aesthetics and emotionality of this form is comparable to the effect of the contour of a circle, while having a significant advantage in functionality.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for this product was the shape of the seashell, which gives birth to the miracle of pearls. The muse of this inspiration is my wife Inna, after whom this project is named. In Ukrainian, pearl sounds like perlina - Pearl Inna.
- Research
- Despite its dimensional characteristics, the Pearl Inna bed will organically fit into a room with dimensions of 6x4 meters, which is not uncommon for modern rooms. And even there, the bed will not be bulky thanks to two features: an external contour that leads the eye to infinity and a spherical console that hides the base in its shadow. This creates a feeling of floating, which, however, does not affect the reliability of the design.
- Challenge
- The most difficult thing about this project was to find a balance between maximum functionality, perfection of form and and the manufacturability of the content.
- Realization and Technology
- The manufacture of the product does not require expensive technologies and complex technical solutions. Bed materials are natural and environmentally friendly. The ribs of the frame are cut out of plywood on a CNC machine. Between them is a voluminous cardboard forming a spherical profile. The headboard and its sliding elements are made of bent plywood. The outer belt of the mattress is covered with a layer of high density foam. Upholstery materials can be leather, eco-leather, textiles.
- Operation and Interaction
- This bed has many additional features. 18 degree headboard angle, comfortable for reading and meditation. The soft outer belt of the mattress serves as a bedside bench anywhere along the contour. The spherical console of the body eliminates obstacles for the legs, and the space under it is easily cleared. The side facade in the open position turns into a mobile serving table with LED lamp. In the same position, access to the shelves for linen and cosmetics on the full extension rails opens.
- Project Duration and Location
- The Pearl Inna bed was designed in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- Specifications
- 4500 (L) x 2600 (D) x 380/510/1280 (H), mattress 3700 (L) x 2000 (D)
- Keywords
- Pearl Inna bed, third form factor, circle sector, sector mattress, sector sleeping space
