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Spidique Отургуч by Siqi Yang

Spidique Отургуч by Siqi Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Күмүш байгеси in Эмерек Дизайны Competition Category.


КүмүшЭмерек· 2024

Spidique Отургуч

by Siqi Yang

Client: Yang Siqi

A' Design Award Күмүш байгеси Winner in Эмерек Category

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The Design

About Spidique Отургуч

Spidique — бул PLA материалынан 3D басып чыгаруу технологиясы менен жасалган отургуч. Spidique формасы топологиялык оптималдаштыруу үчүн BESO алгоритмин колдонгон Ameba программасынын жардамы менен түзүлгөн. Эсептелген форма андан кийин эргономиканы жана визуалдык тартымдуулукту жакшыртуу максатында дизайнерлер тобу тарабынан өркүндөтүлгөн. Сырткы көрүнүш менен механиканын тең салмактуулугун камсыз кылуу үчүн ичке сызыктар конструкцияга бириктирилген. Прототиптер басып чыгарылып, ыңгайлуулугу жана бекемдиги текшерилген. Spidique дизайнынын максаты — пластиктин минималдуу көлөмү жана материалдык калдыктарды азайтуу менен талап кылынган функцияга жетишүү.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Күмүш байгеси

Spidique Отургуч – A' Design Award Күмүш байгесинин жеңүүчүсү, жогорку деңгээлдеги, көркөм жана таасирдүү дизайндарга берилген өзгөчө бедели жогору таануу. Күмүш жеңүүчүлөр – өтө тамаша жана абдан чыгармачыл иштер, алар авторлорунун мыкты билимин, талантын жана сезгичтигин көрсөтөт. Spidique Отургуч сонун, үлгүлүү, өзгөчө кесипкөй жана терең жаңычыл чыгарма болот деп күтүлөт. Бул Күмүш байгени жеңген дизайн – искусство, илим, дизайн жана технологиянын чек араларын кеңейтүүгө салым кошкон көрүнүктүү ойлоп табуу. Spidique Отургуч баардыгы кызыккан чыгарма, ал каалоону ойготот, жагымдуу сезимдерди алып келет жана таң калуу менен суктанууну жаратат.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Spidique is a chair manufactured using 3D printing technology. Its shape calculation and design were carried out using the Ameba software, which employs the BESO (Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) algorithm for topological optimization. A primary challenge during the design process was how to further optimize and redesign the computed chair shape.
Dimensions & Packaging
808.56mm x 750.57mm x 799.28mm
Tags
Parametric design, future, 3D printing,Innovative furniture,industrial design, modern design
Production Technology
3D printing technology, PLA
Design Challenge
Navigating the optimization of the chair's computed shape posed a significant challenge. Historically, chair designs have been a blend of functionality and aesthetics, crafted over centuries of human experience. Today's social perspective demands both comfort and sustainability. While computation provides precise design outcomes, it sometimes lacks the human touch essential for ergonomics and visual appeal. External factors, such as production constraints, also influenced design choices. Moreover, with evolving technology, leveraging the right tools for accurate simulations was paramount. Bridging this gap between computational efficiency and human-centric design was the crux of my challenge.
Research
This design research focuses on the application of 3D printing technology in furniture manufacturing, aiming to explore its potential impact on innovation and environmental sustainability. I employed a comparative analysis, contrasting the efficiency, material usage, and environmental footprint between traditional furniture production and 3D printed furniture. Data collection primarily relied on surveys involving 20 furniture designers and 100 general consumers, and we also crafted a series of prototypes using CAD software and 3D printers. The results revealed that 3D printing technology can reduce material waste by approximately 25% and shorten production time by about 30% in furniture manufacturing. This discovery underscores the significant innovation opportunities 3D printing introduces to the furniture design industry, while also presenting a reduced environmental impact. In real-life implications, this suggests that the furniture sector is on the cusp of a transformative shift, which could not only stimulate commercial growth but also reshape consumption patterns and innovative thinking in the design world.
Inspiration
Plastic's introduction has drawn both praise and criticism. Its unmatched convenience makes it indispensable, but its environmental impact is concerning. In my opinion, plastic's eco-impact largely rests on our handling. When recycled efficiently, its harm lessens. Moreover, achieving design goals with minimal plastic material signifies sustainable design. Inspired by this, I'm developing a plastic-based design, leveraging simulations for structural support. Merging elegant lines into the chair's design, I aim to balance aesthetics with mechanics.
Project Duration
from February 2022 to September 2023.
Chengdu, Sichuan,China
Operation Flow
Operation:
1. Initialize the algorithm with set parameters.
2. Run the algorithm to get the initial chair design.
3. Designers evaluate the computer-generated model.

Process:
1. Refine the model post-review, emphasizing ergonomics.
2. Create a prototype, using methods like 3D printing.
3. Test the prototype's comfort and durability.
4. Analyze feedback, refine the design as needed, and repeat until optimal.

Interaction:
1. Designers input parameters and refine the algorithm's output.
2. Physical prototypes help designers assess design quality.
3. End-users test the chair, providing comfort and usability feedback.
4. Designers work with the production team to ensure the design is production-ready.
Image Credits
Image #1:creator Yang Siqi ,2023
Image #2: Model Yang Siqi , 2023
Image #3: Model Yang Siqi , 2023
Image #4: creator Yang Siqi ,2023
Image #4: creator Yang Siqi ,2023

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