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Clip Tūru Noho by Meiqing Tian

Clip Tūru Noho by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.


ParahiTaputapu· 2023

Clip Tūru Noho

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Category

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The Design

About Clip Tūru Noho

He tūru noho a Clip i hoahoatia mō ngā wāhi o waho me roto. Ko te āhua o Clip i ahu mai i te ariā o te kirimipā pepa, e hoatu ana ki te tūru he āhua māmā, whakangahau hoki. Ko te anga rino āhua-kirimipā ka piko i runga i te taumaha o te kaiwhakamahi, e whakapai ake ana i te whai tūru. He rino piko kei te nohoanga e hanga ana i tētahi porowhita e taea ana te pupuri i ngā mea iti. Ka hangaia te tūru mai i te rino mā te piko, te whakapiri (welding), te pupuhi onepū me te whakakikorua pauta (powder coating). Ko te whakamahi i te rawa kotahi anake e whakamāmā ana i te hanga me te tautoko i te hangarua (recycling).

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Clip Tūru Noho te toa o te A' Design Award Parahi, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa kōeke e tohua ana mā te auaha, te mahi mōhio me te whakaaro hōhonu. Ko ngā toa Parahi he mahi pukenga e rite ana, he auaha mīharo, e whakatūturu ana i te wheako nui, te whakaaro me te mōhio-ā-ringa o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Clip Tūru Noho he taonga whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he ngaio, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Parahi e whakauru ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa i te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau, ā, he tino mīharo ki ngā taipitopito. Ka whakatutuki a Clip Tūru Noho i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags
chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology
Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge
When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research
During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration
The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration
12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow
A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits
All credits: Meiqing Tian

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