Spidique Sella by Siqi Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
ArgentumSupellex· 2024
Spidique Sella
by Siqi Yang
Client: Yang Siqi
Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum Winner in Supellex Category
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About Spidique Sella
Spidique est sella technologia impressionis tridimensionalis ex materia PLA fabricata. Forma Spidique programmate Ameba generata est, quod algorithmum BESO ad optimizationem topologicam adhibet. Figura ita computata deinde a grege designatorum expolita est, ut ergonomia et species visualis meliores fierent. Lineae graciles in structuram coniunguntur, ut species et mechanica inter se librentur. Prototypa impressa sunt atque ad commoditatem et firmitatem probata. Consilium Spidique est functionem requisitam quam minima copia materiae plasticae et minore materiae iactura assequi.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Argenteum
Spidique Sella victor est Praemii A' Design Award Argenteum, honoris eximie amplissimi formis summi generis, pulchris et conspicuis dati. Victores Argenti opera valde splendida et creandi ingenio praedita sunt, quae praestantem peritiam, talentum et acumen auctorum suorum ostendunt. Exspectatur Spidique Sella opus mirabile, exemplare, valde professionale et penitus novum fore. Haec forma Argento victa inventum notabile et admiratum est, quod ad fines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae promovendos confert. Spidique Sella creatio est, quam multi invident, quae cupiditates excitat, sensus bonos affert et admirationem miraculumque movet.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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