Press Release
The Trillium Multifunctional Chair by Andre Eid Is Granted the A' Design Award in Furniture Design
Andre Eid honored for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2018 - 2019 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2019 /DesignNewswire/ The Trillium Multifunctional Chair by Andre Eid, designed for Andre Eid Design, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2018 - 2019 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
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.
More About The Trillium Multifunctional Chair
The Trillium has a minimalist, modern, and unique shape where the softness, beauty, and simplicity of the Trillium flower are molded together to create a practical and attractive piece of furniture. The purpose of this design is to transform a living room or office chair into a relaxing chair that can be used while taking a nap or watching TV. This transformation is simple and reflects a sophisticated concept while preserving elegance and appeal. In addition to indoor use, The Trillium can be used outdoors. It is made of stainless steel and the cushions can be covered with fabric or leather.
About Andre Eid
I grew up in Lebanon during a civil war that lasted 15 years. The atrocities of this war did not prevent me from dreaming about beauty and elegance. I did not hesitate to pursue a career in the field of Art and design. I believe my biggest attribute is creative thinking, which allows me to always present a different perspective and come up with cutting edge designs.
Award Record
Andre Eid 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. The competition 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. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/80426
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/80426
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!80426
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/241475
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- The Trillium Multifunctional Chair
- Function
- Multifunctional Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Lavender, Silver, Light Gray, Dark Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Andre Eid Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Andre Eid
- Country
- Lebanon
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2018 - 2019
- Design ID
- #80426
Credits
- Team
- Myself
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Trillium has an individual, minimalist, modern, and unique shape reflecting the softness, beauty and simplicity of the Trillium flower. It can be used in indoor and outdoor spaces. The purpose of this design is to transform a regular to a relaxing or long chair in two simple movements reflecting a sophisticated design while maintaining its elegance and appeal.
- Inspiration
- I got my inspiration from a flower ornament. As an interior designer, I wanted to use the shape of this ornament to a relaxing and multi-functional chair in a modern ambiance. Creating the mechanism of this chair was a real challenge that I managed to overcome and this elegant chair became a reality.
- Challenge
- The main challenge encountered during the development of the chair was to ensure stability and durability while safeguarding the finesse and the artistic quality. This was overcome by increasing the diameter of the stainless steel tube. Moving forward, I will consider using different materials (e.g. aluminum instead of stainless steel in the hidden parts to decrease weight, different fabrics or leather). I am also working on design modifications (almost completed) to allow the chair to be dismantled and then easily reassembled, which will reduce the space required for shipping.
- Realization and Technology
- The chair is made entirely from high-quality stainless steel (grade 2507), which include all apparent and non-apparent parts. The structure of the seat and the backrest is made of stainless steel, with crossed belts and multi-layered sponge covered with fabric or leather.
- Operation and Interaction
- The chair is made of three cushions, two of them are attached and move together. Using a simple rotational move, the seat cushion in the regular configuration is moved forward around the front axle, and will become a leg rest in the long chair configuration (opposite side). The backrest and the third cushion attached to it (in the lower position) are turned forward as well around the back axle, and they will become the seat cushion (opposite side) and the backrest in the long chair configuration.
- Project Duration and Location
- The first prototype design was initiated in 2017 and went through multiple modifications in order to reach high level of durability, stability, resilience, and finesse. The final prototype was completed in December 2018.
- Specifications
- In a regular chair configuration, the dimensions are: length 1300mm, width 650mm, height 950mm. In a long chair configuration, the dimensions are: length 1420mm, width 650mm, height 820mm
- Keywords
- Multi-functional, simple, modern, interesting, individual, minimalist
