Cenear نیشتنگە by Christine Xiang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn in Dîzayna Mobîlyayê Competition Category.

ZîvMobîlya· 2024

Cenear نیشتنگە

by Christine Xiang

Client: Cenire

Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn Winner in Mobîlya Category

278,028

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #158066

View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Cenear نیشتنگە

بێنچی سینیار ئیلهامی لە خوارە جوانەکان و میراتی دەوڵەمەندی باخچەی چا وەردەگرێت و بە شێوەیەکی بێ کێشە توخمەکانی کەلوپەلی چینی هاوچەرخ یەکدەگرێتەوە لەگەڵ ڕێزلێنان لە کلتووری مێژوویی. دروستکراوە بۆ هاندانی پەیوەندی کراوە، تایبەتمەندی کورسییەکی بالیشتی نەرمی هەیە کە بە چوارچێوەیەکی دارین بەستراوەتەوە، پێکەوە لەگەڵ دوو بالیشتی شێوەدار بە ڕەنگی جیاواز بۆ ئاسوودەیی گونجاو. ئەم نیشتنگەیە وەڵامی حەزی بەکارهێنەری سەردەم دەداتەوە بۆ ڕێکخستنی دانیشتنی تایبەت، کە تایبەتمەندی بەشە خوارەکان و پشتگیری یارمەتیدەری هەیە کە هانی گفتوگۆی ئارام و سەرنجڕاکێش دەدەن.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn

Cenear نیشتنگە xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Zîvîn e, nasîneke bi awayekî awarte bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên di asta herî bilind de, xweşik û bibandor re tê dayîn. Xelatgirên Zîvînê karên pir birûsk û pir afirîner in, yên ku pisporiya hêja, jêhatîbûn û zîrekiya sêwiranerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku Cenear نیشتنگە karekî mînak, pir pîşekar û bi kûrahî nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Zîvînê serketî vedîtineke berbiçav û hatiye sitayişkirin e ku ji bo fireh kirina sînorên huner, zanist, sêwiran û teknolojiyê tevkarî dike. Cenear نیشتنگە afirandinek e ku gelek kes çavê xwe lê dikin, daxwazan şiyar dike, hestên erênî tîne û heyirînê çêdike.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Cenear Bench has been designed to encourage conversation among users. Its defining feature is the implementation of two differently shaped cushions attached to the wooden frame, providing options for individualized seating preferences. This interactive design adds functionality and playfulness to the bench, distinguishing it from other seating options. Moreover, this bench is ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings, making it versatile across various environments.
Dimensions & Packaging: 203cm Width x 86cm Depth x 84cm Height
Tags: Cenear, Bench, Furniture, Wood, Indoor Furniture, Seating, Design Concept, Outdoor Furniture
Production Technology: The final prototype was made of black walnut. In addition to using a CNC machine to shape the curvature, the wood frame was further hand-sanded for a smooth texture. The upholstery utilized foam cushions sewn with Microsuede fabric, providing a nice contrast.
Design Challenge: In crafting the Cenear Bench, designers faced the challenge of harmonizing comfort with cushions of various shapes. They undertook surveys and interviews with users to discern their requirements, leading to the incorporation of two differently colored shaped cushions affixed to the black walnut wood frame. The bench's elegant, contemporary design appeals to a wide range of users, providing stability, harmony, and an interactive feature that can enhance the comfort of all users.
Research: After conducting a series of surveys, in-depth interviews, and design research, alongside 1-to-1 scale mockups, it became evident that contemporary users have distinct preferences for seating arrangements tailored to different activities. In response, the Cenear Bench was developed to facilitate casual conversation while offering a distinctive and inviting user experience. With its curved seating sections and supportive backrest, it encourages users to engage comfortably in conversation. This research-driven approach sets the Cenear Bench apart from others.
Inspiration: The tea garden, with its curves and evocative history, served as the initial inspiration for the Cenear Bench. The goal was to blend modern Chinese furniture concepts with a tribute to historical Chinese culture. This inspired the incorporation of ancient tea garden curvature into the design of the back support. This created a unique, modern bench that also evokes the past.
Project Duration: The project began in September 2018 in Pasadena, California, and was exhibited at ICFF in May 2019. The Cenear Bench, in its current form, has undergone several design changes since 2018 and was finalized in 2023.
Operation Flow: The Cenear Bench is designed to create a welcoming space for two people to openly communicate. The soft cushion seat is attached to the wooden bench. Two differently colored shaped cushions allow users to sit in various postures and still feel comfortable. This innovative sectional seating transforms the bench into a relaxed and open conversation seating experience. The interaction between the user and the bench creates a more interactive and warm atmosphere with the curvature of the seating.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Christine Xiang, 2018.
Team Members: Christine Xiang
Image Credits: All Image: Photographer Yugong Luo, 2018.
All Image: Art Direct Christine Xiang, 2018.