Bondo Iekštelpu dīvāns by Hongji Yin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronzas balva A' Design Award in Mēbeļu dizains Competition Category.
BronzasMēbeles· 2026
Bondo Iekštelpu dīvāns
by Hongji Yin
Client: Hongji Yin
Bronzas balva A' Design Award Winner in Mēbeles Category
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About Bondo Iekštelpu dīvāns
Bondo ir iekštelpu dīvāns, kas radīts, lai veicinātu sociālo mijiedarbību mājās. Bondo forma atsaucas uz vilku sociālo uzvedību – tie atpūšas un darbojas kopā. Dīvāna platums ir 227 cm, dziļums 106 cm un augstums 89 cm, savukārt sēdvirsmas augstums ir 38 cm. Iekšējā konstrukcijā izmantots precīzi CNC frēzēts saplāksnis ar salaidumu pildījuma kompozīta muguras paneli. Pārvalks izgatavots no Knoll auduma, un dekoratīva riekstkoka muguras plāksne aizstāj ierasto kastveida montāžu. Vairākas vienības var savienot, izveidojot lielāku kopīgu sēdvietu telpu.
The Recognition
About the Bronzas balva A' Design Award
Bondo Iekštelpu dīvāns 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 Bondo Iekštelpu dīvāns 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. Bondo Iekštelpu dīvāns 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
- Bondo is a prototype that reflects my speculation on social behavior and ecological systems. A sofa often bears functions like social interaction, resting, and food sharing. All of these resonate well with the social behavior of wolves, which are highly efficient and collaborative social animals. By referencing the image of wolves'social interaction, this project is expected to promote indoor activities and facilitate social interaction.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 227cm x Depth 106cm x Height 89cm
Seat height 38cm - Tags
- Nature, Organic, Special Structure, Knoll, Ergonomics, Sculpture Sofa
- Production Technology
- The sofa is crafted with high-grade Knoll fabric, selected for its superior tactile properties tailored for sublime skin contact. The internal structure features precision CNC-cut plywood, combined with an innovative spliced-fill composite backboard design that optimizes perfect harmony between artistry and stability. Breaking away from conventional box-style assembly, the decorative walnut wood backplate transforms meticulous craftsmanship into a distinctive visual statement.
- Design Challenge
- A major challenge is to incorporate features of abstract social behavior patterns into a tangible object. Such disparity between biomimetic abstraction and manufacturability in actual industrial production challenged the proceeding of this sofa design. As a result, I extracted the iconic image of two wolves grooming each other, interpreted it into formal design language using sketches, modeling, and rendering, and ultimately infused such a social mode into the physical construct of my project.
- Research
- Through the completion of the project, I conducted profound research into biology, sociology, and human-centered design. To mirror the wolf pack behavior via my design, an ethological analysis and a comparison between human and wolf hunting modes are carried out. I also organized 5 groups, with 3-5 persons each, to simulate living circumstances using the sofa. After meticulously reviewing and analyzing the post-occupancy questionnaires, I adjusted the dimensions of the product accordingly.
- Inspiration
- The project was inspired by the social behavior and interaction of wolves, which often collaborate to hunt and rest. By incorporating these social features and their symbiotic relationship into the design, I intend to foster interaction and mutual assistance among humans, and ultimately promote interpersonal relationships. Further, this project transcends mere bio-inspiration, boldly exploring the nuanced boundaries of biology, design, aesthetics, and functionality.
- Project Duration
- The project started as a design in October 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2024 in Los Angeles.
- Operation Flow
- Designed as indoor furniture that advocates social interaction, Bondo could encourage users of all ages to enjoy their lives with a close social distance. People can simply grab a cup of coffee and some snacks and sit with their family to enjoy the latest TV series or watch a breathtaking football match. When we need to host a party of over ten people, we can combine several pieces of this furniture together to form a shared space.
- Patents
- Hongji Yin holds the copyright for all visual
- Image Credits
- Photographer Hongji Yin, Bondo, 2024. ]
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