Colby Lounge Poilsio krėslas by Cameron Smith is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award in Baldų dizainas Competition Category.
BronzinisBaldai· 2026
Colby Lounge Poilsio krėslas
Client: Furniture Smith
Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award Winner in Baldai Category
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The Design
About Colby Lounge Poilsio krėslas
Colby Lounge – tai poilsio krėslas, skirtas vaikams ir suaugusiesiems. Forma sukurta iš dviejų suapvalintų elipsės formos pagalvių, įkvėptų žmogaus kūno. Suapvalintos formos leidžia sėdėti keliomis pozomis: naudotojas gali sėdėti tiesiai, atsilošti šonu ar susirangyti. Kojos pagamintos iš tiksliai lenkto aliuminio su milteline danga, o neparalelinė jų padėtis suteikia stabilumo be kryžminių sutvirtinimų. Putplasčio šerdis aptraukta „Alcantara“ mikropluoštu vienspalvėmis arba dryžuotomis spalvomis. Krėslo matmenys: 1020 mm pločio, 930 mm gylio ir 760 mm aukščio.
The Recognition
About the Bronzinis apdovanojimas A' Design Award
Colby Lounge Poilsio krėslas laimėjo Bronzinį apdovanojimą A' Design Award, labai prestižinį pripažinimą, skiriamą išskirtiniams dizainams, kuriuos žymi kūrybiškumas, išradingumas ir sumanumas. Bronzos laureatai yra pakankamai įgudę ir stulbinamai kūrybingi dirbiniai, patvirtinantys jų kūrėjų didelę patirtį, vaizduotę ir išteklių gausą. Tikimasi, kad Colby Lounge Poilsio krėslas bus aukštai vertinamas, žavimas ir brangus daiktas, žymiai profesionalus ir novatoriškas. Šis Bronziniu apdovanojimu įvertintas dizainas įtraukia geriausias praktikas mene, moksle, dizaine ir technologijose ir yra puikus dėl dėmesio detalėms. Colby Lounge Poilsio krėslas puikiai tenkina poreikius, paliečia troškimus, žavi jausmus ir traukia smalsumą.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Meet the Colby Lounge Chair: a whimsical, playful chair designed to ignite joy and creativity in children and adults. Inspired by shapes that echo the human form, its soft rounded elliptical design invites people to explore various seating positions and engage in imaginative play. Enhanced by vibrant Alcantara fabric coverings, Colby's Lounge Chairadds personality to any environment, making it versatile for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1020mm wide x 930mm deep x 760mm tall
- Tags
- lounge chair, Children furniture, playful design
- Production Technology
- The structural legs are precision-bent aluminum finished in various powder-coat colorways. High-performance Alcantara microfiber is used to cover the foam core for a durable and comfortable finish. Multi-panel construction allows for solid or striped color applications. The human-form-inspired dual-ellipse configuration is engineered for structural integrity under dynamic loading conditions typical of active play environments.
- Design Challenge
- The primary design challenge was engineering the complex leg geometry required for both aesthetic and structural performance. The legs feature multi-directional bends, creating a wider front stance than rear. The non-parallel leg configuration was used as a design and structural solution to keep the chair from racking without the need for crossbracing. A custom fastener design was needed to overcome the geometric constraints maintaining clean visual lines while ensuring structural integrity under climbing loads.
- Research
- Design research focused on children's furniture and interaction pattern with the objective to create seating that encourages active play while meeting parental durability requirements. Methodology involved iterative prototyping from initial concept through 3D printed scale models to full engineering prototypes. Primary participant was designer's child providing real-world usage insights. Results showed children naturally adopt multiple seating positions when furniture permits. Key insight: traditional static seating limits child engagement. Impact: demonstrates furniture can serve dual function as play equipment, influencing family furniture market toward more interactive designs.
- Inspiration
- The design originated from a chair prototype with two elliptical forms I initially built for my son, Colby, when he was a baby. I reimagined the concept as a lounge chair centered on addressing children's need for playful, imaginative furniture while meeting parents' requirements for durability and safety. The human-form-inspired elliptical geometry encourages multiple seating positions, transforming furniture into an interactive play element that withstands active use.
- Project Duration
- The first sketch was created in 2022. The first prototypes were completed May 2025 with the design entering production.
- Operation Flow
- Colby Lounge Chair invites natural, intuitive interaction through its soft, rounded shapes that invite people to interact with the chair in different ways. Users can sit traditionally, lounge sideways, or curl up. Children instinctively explore different positions and use the sturdy aluminum legs as climbing aids to reach the seat, turning furniture into playground equipment. The elliptical cushions cradle the body comfortably in any position. Parents appreciate how the design withstands climbing and bouncing while encouraging creative, active sitting that keeps children engaged
- Team Members
- Cameron Smith, designer
- Image Credits
- Meagan West
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