Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran by Yifan Ding

Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran by Yifan Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Basi in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

BasiParabot· 2024

Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran

by Yifan Ding

Client: Yifan Ding

A' Design Award Basi Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran

Minus adolah kudi indak basandaran nan diciptoan jo caro mangurangi bahan dari bantuak kubus dasar. Hasianyo iyolah bantuak minimalis jo pamukaan nan lambuik sarato mangaia. Satiok parubahan pamukaan mampunyoi fungsi ergonomis. Lengkuang di bagian bawah manyadioan tampek untuak manopang kaki. Cakuangan di bagian ateh mampaelok kanyamanan duduak. Bagian balakang nan dicungkia sarato lengkuang di bagian ateh baraliah fungsi sabagai pagangan, sahinggo Minus dapek diangkek dari lantai jo mudah. Badan kudi ko dibuek dari plastik, difinishing jo lapisan metalik biru muda atau jo pola marmer nan diaplikasian malalui tekniak hydro dipping.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Basi

Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran adolah pamenang A' Design Award Basi, sabuah pangakuan nan bapresti nan dibarikan ka rancangan nan elok nan mamanuhi kaparluan profesional jo industri nan dipaokan dari ciptaan nan dirancang jo elok. Pamenang Basi mamparlihatkan kamahiran nan gadang, spesialisasi nan tinggi, pamahaman pakar jo kapasitas kreatif panciptanyo. Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran dipaokan manjadi ciptaan nan sangaik dihormati, dikagumi jo disayangi, nan praktis jo inovatif. Rancangan nan manang Basi iko mamasukkan praktik tabaik industri jo punyo ciri teknis nan cakap nan bapautan jo ilimu jo bakaik. Minus Kudi Indak Basandaran dihormati karano katalitiannyo jo dirancang untuak maningkekkan kualitas hiduik jo mambantu manjadikan dunia tampek nan labiah elok.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Minus stool embodies a distinctive design philosophy, crafted by selectively subtracting from a basic cubic shape. This approach yields a minimalist form that speaks a language of simplicity while boasting elegant and fluid surfaces. Beyond its visual appeal, every subtle surface change has its ergonomic intent: a lower curve offers a restful place for the feet; an upper indentation enhances the seating experience; and a scooped back allows for effortless handling.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 420mm, Depth 350mm, Height 450mm
Tags: Stool, Furniture, Product design, Minimal
Production Technology: The whole stool will be made with plastic, the first finishing is slightly blue metallic coating, and the two with marble patterns will made by hydro dipping.
Design Challenge: The challenge during the design process is to find the right surface flow and match the entire minimal feelings. The designer solved this problem by adopting AR tools to inspect the subtle surface change in the actual size and real environment virtually.
Research: The design journey of the minus stool was marked by an extensive exploration of sitting ergonomics. The designer meticulously crafted prototypes using CNC machining, and to ensure the design met a wide range of needs, a diverse group of individuals was invited to experience the stool firsthand. Their feedback was invaluable, informing iterative modifications that honed both comfort and functionality. This collaborative process was fundamental, embedding user-centric insights into the very heart of the stool's design.
Inspiration: Minus stool is inspired by sculpture, an art form steeped in antiquity, has birthed innumerable masterpieces through the ages. Our forebears crafted exquisite shapes and curves from massive stones, showcasing their artistic prowess. This ancient method of expression, with its tangible and direct approach to creating beauty, has deeply inspired me.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Pasadena and finished in December 2023 in Pasadena, and was exhibited in Gallery at ArtCenter College of Design until now.
Operation Flow: When a person sits on the stool, the top surface provides surprisingly comfortable support, and users could place their feet at the bottom curve. Furthermore, the curve at the back and top together act as handles that facilitate the user to grab it from the floor.