Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Dārza un āra mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.

BronzasĀra mēbeles· 2024

Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Āra mēbeles Category

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The Design

About Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls

Omni ir āra mēbeļu elements, kas izstrādāts, lai funkcionētu gan kā sēdvieta, gan kā galda virsma, to pagriežot. Tā forma izceļas ar izliektām siluetām un organiskām formām. Ņemot vērā cilvēka mijiedarbību un ergonomiku, Omni ir radīts, lai nodrošinātu optimālu komfortu dažādās sēdēšanas pozīcijās, vienlaikus piedāvājot piemērotu augstumu lietošanai kā galdam pagrieztā stāvoklī. Viegls, Omni nodrošina nepiespiestu rotāciju, pārvietošanu un izvietošanu, piedāvājot uzlabotu daudzpusību un komfortu āra vidē.

The Recognition

About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award

Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls ir Bronzas balvas A' Design Award ieguvējs, ļoti prestiža atzinība, ko piešķir izciliem dizainiem, kas izceļas ar radošumu, atjautību un viedumu. Bronzas ieguvēji ir pietiekami prasmīgi un pārsteidzoši radoši darbi, kas apliecina to dizaineru plašo pieredzi, iztēli un izdarību. Sagaidāms, ka Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls būs augsti vērtēts, apbrīnots un cienīts priekšmets, ievērojami profesionāls un inovatīvs. Šis ar Bronzas balvu apbalvotais dizains iekļauj labāko praksi mākslā, zinātnē, dizainā un tehnoloģijās un izceļas ar uzmanību detaļām. Omni Daudzfunkcionāls krēsls lieliski apmierina vajadzības, skar vēlmes, valdzina jūtas un piesaista zinātkāri.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

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.
Team Members: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
Image Credits: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu