Cloud Shadow Munus Primarium: Sella Otii by Wei Jingye and Zheng Tingyao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
AesSupellex· 2025
Cloud Shadow Munus Primarium: Sella Otii
by Wei Jingye and Zheng Tingyao
Client: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Supellex Category
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The Design
About Cloud Shadow Munus Primarium: Sella Otii
Textus Libri: Umbra Nubis sella otii est ad spatia habitationis hodierna designata. Forma ex dunis harenae vento formatis inspirata est, curvis organicis sedile et dorsale tergum formantibus. Structura sustinens ex ligno naturali facta est, per CNC excisionem et politionem manualem effigiata. Sedile per formationem alta pressione factum est et panno molli colore neutro tectum, suturis manualibus perfectum. Sella quingentos quinquaginta per sescentos quinquaginta per octingentos millimetros metitur. Umbra Nubis sessionem tranquillam ad legendum, theam bibendam et quiescendum sustinet.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Cloud Shadow Munus Primarium: Sella Otii 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 Cloud Shadow Munus Primarium: Sella Otii 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. Cloud Shadow Munus Primarium: Sella Otii necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The chair captures the fluidity of sand dune forms, reflecting its flowing curves, organic design and sculptural elegance. It combines modern aesthetics with ergonomic comfort, with the organic, flowing lines of the seat and backrest creating a harmonious blend of form and function. The soft fabric cover in a neutral hue enhances the clean, minimalist look, while the sculptural wooden legs provide stability and an elegant touch. The chair's construction is an exploration of balance, and the simplicity of the materials embodies modern sophistication, making it ideal for contemporary living spaces.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 550mm×650mm×800mm, the solid wood of the support structure is CNC milled and hand polished. The seamless and smooth shape of the seat part is produced by high pressure molding, ensuring ergonomic comfort and forming a smooth, sculptural shape.
- Tags
- Streamline, Organic Curve, Modern, Leisure, Natural Form
- Production Technology
- Mainly made of natural wood and high-quality fabrics, it is made through CNC milling, hand polishing, high pressure forming, hand stitching and other processes. The production process is simple, the production efficiency is high, and the structure can be maintained light and strong.
- Design Challenge
- Balance ergonomic functionality with aesthetic flow, creating a piece that provides maximum comfort and support while maintaining a visually compelling, organic shape that mimics natural forms.
- Research
- Combining organic, flowing shapes with functional comfort, the design explores the intersection of ergonomic design and contemporary aesthetics. Drawing inspiration from natural forms, it features a combination of solid wood, molded plywood and high-quality garment materials. The design prioritizes ergonomic aesthetics and user comfort, creating smooth ergonomic curves.
- Inspiration
- The chair's design is inspired by the fluidity and harmony found in nature. Its organic curves mimic the gentle flow of wind-formed sand dunes, and by combining this form with modern craftsmanship, the chair creates a seamless balance between comfort and beauty.
- Project Duration
- The design had started in Shenyang in January 2024, completed in Shenyang in June 2024, and displayed in the museum of Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang in June in 2024.
- Operation Flow
- It is suitable for leisure and entertainment. It is suitable for sitting with your feet down or bending your knees. It is a suitable choice whether you are reading a book, drinking tea or resting and playing. The product materials are mainly warm brown natural wood and neutral toned fabrics. The colors are stable and atmospheric, making it easier to integrate into the space and add color to the space design.
- Team Members
- Wei Jingye
Zheng Tingyao
Yu Xiaowei
Fan Aanran
Wang Yiqi
Zheng Xiaolei
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