Aes Supellex Agrestis · 2024
Omni Sella Multifunctionalis
by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
- Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum 2024 in Supellex Agrestis
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- Verification code B42B7D0F77 · Verify this award
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About Omni Sella Multifunctionalis
Omni est supellex hortensis designata ut tam sedile quam mensa per rotationem fungatur. Forma eius lineamenta curva formasque organicas exhibet. Interactionibus humanis ergonomiaque consideratis, Omni designata est ut commoditatem optimam in variis sedendi positionibus praebeat, altitudinem etiam idoneam ad usum mensae cum rotatur praebens. Levis, Omni rotationem facilem, motum ordinationemque facilitat, flexibilitatem commoditatemque amplificatam experientiis sub divo praebens.
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Omni Sella Multifunctionalis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Omni Sella Multifunctionalis rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Omni Sella Multifunctionalis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
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- Unique Properties
- Omni, an outdoor furniture piece designed to function both as seating and tabletop through rotation. Its form features curvy silhouettes and organic shapes. With consideration of human interactions and ergonomics, Omni is designed to offer optimal comfort in various seating positions, while also providing a suitable height for table use when rotated. Lightweight, Omni offers effortless rotation, movement, and arrangement, providing enhanced flexibility and comfort for outdoor experiences.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- When in chair position, Wide 20.5 inch x Depth 28.5 inch x Height 27.5 inch
- Tags
- Chair, Table, Movable, Convertible, Outdoor, Exterior, Public, Multifunctional, Ergonomics, Curve, Armchair
- Production Technology
- Rotomolding, Recyclable Thermoplastics, Recyclable Polyethylene
- Design Challenge
- Adjustments of the curvature and shapes
- Research
- We looked into the typical forms and arrangements of public seating, examining the interactions between individuals and public seating, as well as the limitations in functionality and aesthetics commonly associated with such seating.
Ergonomic considerations guided the adjustment of curvature and shape, optimizing comfort and usability. Feasibility studies using scaled physical models helped validate and enhance the design concept. - Inspiration
- Omni draws inspirations from the growing appreciation for outdoor experiences in the context of pandemic and post-pandemic times that many traditional indoor activities are now being transferred to outdoor settings. Designed to enhance human interaction and expand outdoor possibilities, this versatile and flexible piece combines seating and tabletop functionality, addressing limitations both in functionality and aesthetics of traditional outdoor arrangements.
- Project Duration
- Designed Feb - May 2021, Philadelphia, USA
- Operation Flow
- Omni offers a unique rotational feature, allowing a seamless transformation from a chair to a tabletop with a simple 90-degree rotation. Its lightweight construction facilitates easy movement, rotation, and arrangement, enabling users to create diverse furniture sets tailored to different activities. This design promotes human interactions and sparks user creativity. Additionally, the organic curvy shapes of Omni provide a range of sitting options, ensuring comfort and versatility for users to find their preferred seating positions.
- Image Credits
- Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
