Spidique Stull by Siqi Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award an Sëlwer in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

SëlwerMiwwelen· 2024

Spidique Stull

by Siqi Yang

Client: Yang Siqi

A' Design Award an Sëlwer Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Spidique Stull

Spidique ass e Stull, deen mat 3D-Drucktechnologie aus PLA produzéiert gouf. D'Form vum Spidique gouf mat der Ameba-Software generéiert, déi den BESO-Algorithmus fir topologesch Optimiséierung applizéiert. Déi berechent Form gouf duerno vum Design-Team verfeinert, fir d'Ergonomie an d'visuell Attraktivitéit ze verbesseren. Schlank Linnen sinn an d'Struktur integréiert, fir Erscheinung a Mechanik auszebalancéieren. Prototyppe goufen gedréckt an op Komfort an Haltbarkeet getest. D'Intentioun hannert dem Spidique ass et, déi néideg Funktioun mat enger minimaler Quantitéit u Plastik a reduzéiertem Materialoffall z'erreechen.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Sëlwer

Spidique Stull ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Sëlwer, enger aussergewéinlech prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un Designe vun der héchster Qualitéit, prächteg a beandrockend vergi gëtt. Sëlwer-Gewënner si bemierkenswäert brillant a ganz kreativ Wierker, déi d'erausragend Expertise, d'Talent an d'Schaarfsënnegkeet vun hire Designer weisen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Spidique Stull e wonnerbart, mustergëlteg, bemierkenswäert professionellt an déif innovatiivt Wierk ass. Dëst mam Sëlwer ausgezeechent Design ass eng bemierkenswäert, bewonnert Erfindung, déi dozou bäidréit, d'Grenze vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie ze erweideren. Spidique Stull ass eng Kreatioun, op déi vill neidesch sinn, déi Wënsch erweckt, positiv Gefiller bréngt an Erstaunen a Wonner erweckt.

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