Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Māra me te Waho Competition Category.

ParahiTaputapu Waho· 2024

Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Waho Category

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The Design

About Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi

Ko Omni he taputapu tūmomo waho kua hoahoatia kia mahi hei nohoanga, hei papa tēpu hoki, mā te hurihanga. Ko tōna āhua he ātaahua piko me ngā āhuahanga kikokiko. I runga i te whakaaro ki ngā taunekeneke tangata me te ahupūngao, kua hoahoatia a Omni kia whakarato i te whakamārie tino pai i ngā tūnga noho maha, me te teitei tika mō te whakamahi tēpu ina hurihia. He māmā te taumaha, ka tuku a Omni i te hurihanga māmā, te nekenga, me te whakatakotoranga, e whakarato ana i te ngāwari whakanui me te whakamārie mō ngā wheako waho.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Parahi

Ko Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi 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 Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi 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 Omni Tūru Maha-tūmahi i ngā hiahia, ka pā ki ngā hiahia, ka whakaoho i ngā kare-ā-roto, ā, ka kume i te pākiki.

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