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Spidique Tūru by Siqi Yang

Spidique Tūru by Siqi Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Hiriwa in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.


HiriwaTaputapu· 2024

Spidique Tūru

by Siqi Yang

Client: Yang Siqi

A' Design Award Hiriwa Winner in Taputapu Category

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The Design

About Spidique Tūru

He tūru a Spidique i hangaia ki te hangarau tā-3D ki te PLA. I hangaia te āhua o Spidique ki te pūmanawa Ameba, e whakamahi ana i te hātepe BESO mō te arotautanga ā-topori. Nā te rōpū hoahoa i whakamahine te āhua kua tātaihia kia pai ake ai te taurite ā-tinana me te ātaahua ki te kanohi. Ka whakauruhia ngā rārangi angiangi ki roto i te hanganga kia taurite ai te āhua me te miihini. I tāia ngā tauira tuatahi, ā, i whakamātauhia mō te whakamarie me te pūmau. Ko te whāinga i muri i a Spidique ko te whakatutuki i te mahi e hiahiatia ana mā te iti noa o te kirihou me te whakaheke i te moumou rauemi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hiriwa

Ko Spidique Tūru te toa o te A' Design Award Hiriwa, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa taumata teitei rawa, ātaahua me te whakamīharo. Ko ngā toa Hiriwa he mahi tino kanapa, tino auaha e whakaatu ana i te mātanga, te pūmanawa me te mōhio hōhonu o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko Spidique Tūru he mahi whakamīharo, he tauira, he tino ngaio, he auaha hōhonu. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Hiriwa he hanganga rongonui, whakamīharotia e whai wāhi ana ki te whakawhānui i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ko Spidique Tūru he mahi e hae ana te tini, e whakaara ana i ngā hiahia, e kawe mai ana i ngā kare-ā-roto pai, ā, e whakaoho ana i te mīharo.

Behind the Design

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Unique Properties
Spidique is a chair manufactured using 3D printing technology. Its shape calculation and design were carried out using the Ameba software, which employs the BESO (Bidirectional Evolutionary Structural Optimization) algorithm for topological optimization. A primary challenge during the design process was how to further optimize and redesign the computed chair shape.
Dimensions & Packaging
808.56mm x 750.57mm x 799.28mm
Tags
Parametric design, future, 3D printing,Innovative furniture,industrial design, modern design
Production Technology
3D printing technology, PLA
Design Challenge
Navigating the optimization of the chair's computed shape posed a significant challenge. Historically, chair designs have been a blend of functionality and aesthetics, crafted over centuries of human experience. Today's social perspective demands both comfort and sustainability. While computation provides precise design outcomes, it sometimes lacks the human touch essential for ergonomics and visual appeal. External factors, such as production constraints, also influenced design choices. Moreover, with evolving technology, leveraging the right tools for accurate simulations was paramount. Bridging this gap between computational efficiency and human-centric design was the crux of my challenge.
Research
This design research focuses on the application of 3D printing technology in furniture manufacturing, aiming to explore its potential impact on innovation and environmental sustainability. I employed a comparative analysis, contrasting the efficiency, material usage, and environmental footprint between traditional furniture production and 3D printed furniture. Data collection primarily relied on surveys involving 20 furniture designers and 100 general consumers, and we also crafted a series of prototypes using CAD software and 3D printers. The results revealed that 3D printing technology can reduce material waste by approximately 25% and shorten production time by about 30% in furniture manufacturing. This discovery underscores the significant innovation opportunities 3D printing introduces to the furniture design industry, while also presenting a reduced environmental impact. In real-life implications, this suggests that the furniture sector is on the cusp of a transformative shift, which could not only stimulate commercial growth but also reshape consumption patterns and innovative thinking in the design world.
Inspiration
Plastic's introduction has drawn both praise and criticism. Its unmatched convenience makes it indispensable, but its environmental impact is concerning. In my opinion, plastic's eco-impact largely rests on our handling. When recycled efficiently, its harm lessens. Moreover, achieving design goals with minimal plastic material signifies sustainable design. Inspired by this, I'm developing a plastic-based design, leveraging simulations for structural support. Merging elegant lines into the chair's design, I aim to balance aesthetics with mechanics.
Project Duration
from February 2022 to September 2023.
Chengdu, Sichuan,China
Operation Flow
Operation:
1. Initialize the algorithm with set parameters.
2. Run the algorithm to get the initial chair design.
3. Designers evaluate the computer-generated model.

Process:
1. Refine the model post-review, emphasizing ergonomics.
2. Create a prototype, using methods like 3D printing.
3. Test the prototype's comfort and durability.
4. Analyze feedback, refine the design as needed, and repeat until optimal.

Interaction:
1. Designers input parameters and refine the algorithm's output.
2. Physical prototypes help designers assess design quality.
3. End-users test the chair, providing comfort and usability feedback.
4. Designers work with the production team to ensure the design is production-ready.
Image Credits
Image #1:creator Yang Siqi ,2023
Image #2: Model Yang Siqi , 2023
Image #3: Model Yang Siqi , 2023
Image #4: creator Yang Siqi ,2023
Image #4: creator Yang Siqi ,2023

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