Fluf Hōpa by Joao Demele is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Parahi in Hoahoa Taputapu Competition Category.
ParahiTaputapu· 2026
Fluf Hōpa
by Joao Demele
Client: Karams
A' Design Award Parahi Winner in Taputapu Category
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About Fluf Hōpa
Ko Fluf he hōpa i hoahoatia mō te okiokinga me te whakatā o ia rā. He rahi ngā āhua o te hōpa, ā, he rārangi māori ōna. Ka tautokona te tinana ngohengohe kua whakakākahuria e tētahi tūāpapa rākau. I hangaia te tūāpapa ki ngā tapahanga me ngā hononga rākau tino tika kia pūmau ai te hanganga me te roa o te mau. Kua whakakīia ngā pera o te nohoanga, o te tuarā me ngā ringa ki ngā pūhā o ngā kiato rerekē hei whakataurite i te tautoko me te ngohengohe. Mā tētahi tuarā taha ka taea te whakarite, ka āhei ngā momo whakamahinga rerekē, pērā i te pānui pukapuka, te okioki, te whakawhanaunga rānei. E 260 henemita te whānui o te hōpa, e 101 henemita te hōhonu, ā, e 85 henemita te teitei.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Parahi
Ko Fluf Hōpa 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 Fluf Hōpa 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 Fluf Hōpa 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
- Fluf is a sofa with generous enveloping volumes. Its design expresses comfort even before touch. The wooden base lightly supports the soft upholstered body. The adjustable side backrest allows different modes of use enhancing ergonomics and user experience. More than a sofa Fluf is a piece sensitive to everyday life adaptable fluid and emotionally connected to those who inhabit it.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Materials and Finishes Fabric and wood
Dimensions Width 260 cm - Depth 101 cm - Height 85 cm - Tags
- Sofa, Fluf, Affection, Comfort, Design, Modern, Karams, Furniture, Brazilian Design, Ergonomic
- Production Technology
- The base of the Fluf Sofa is built with high precision woodworking using accurate cuts and joints to ensure structural stability and durability. The seat backrest and arm cushions are filled with foams of varying densities strategically selected to balance support and softness. The textile finish is applied with careful sewing and shaping techniques ensuring ergonomic comfort and a refined appearance.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was balancing the organic look of the design with the needs for comfort adjustability and sustainable materials. The goal was to create a sofa that fits daily life without losing lightness or stability. The adjustable backrest was designed to integrate discreetly into the form. Despite limitations in production and materials the project found creative solutions combining form function and care for everyday living.
- Research
- The research involved ergonomic analysis and sustainable material studies to develop a sofa that combines comfort and environmental responsibility. The goal was to create a versatile adjustable and welcoming design that adapts to different needs. The methodology combined 3D modeling and physical testing with prototypes. The result is a product that balances form and versatility and enhances wellbeing.
- Inspiration
- The Fluf Sofa is born from the desire to translate affection into form and matter. Inspired by the pursuit of emotional comfort, its design expresses warmth and softness. With voluminous cushions and organic lines, it evokes the feeling of an embrace, adapting to the body and daily life. Fluf translates rest as a gesture of care, connection, and presence.
- Project Duration
- Project started in 2024 and was published in 2025 in Sao Paulo.
- Operation Flow
- The Fluf Sofa offers an intuitive and versatile experience. Its adjustable side backrest allows personalized comfort for different moments such as reading resting or socializing. The enveloping cushions support immediate relaxation while the wide seat invites various postures. Interaction flows naturally adapting to daily rituals with comfort functionality and freedom.
- Patents
- Copyright belongs to Joao Demele 2025
- Team Members
- Joao Demele
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