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Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi by Yu Ren

Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perak in Reka Bentuk Perabot Competition Category.


PerakPerabot· 2025

Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Perabot Category

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The Design

About Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi

Twiny ialah sofa pelbagai fungsi yang direka untuk kanak-kanak di rumah, prasekolah dan pusat jagaan harian. Sofa ini kelihatan seperti tempat duduk yang menyeronokkan dan menyembunyikan meja boleh laras dengan ruang simpanan. Dengan mengasingkan dua unit sofa, meja tersembunyi akan terdedah. Memusingkan bahagian atas meja mengubah ketinggiannya dan membuka petak simpanan. Kepingan modular ini boleh disusun dalam pelbagai susun atur untuk bermain, belajar dan berehat. Upholsterinya diperbuat daripada poliester kitar semula. Meja pula diperbuat daripada serpihan kayu terpakai dan plastik kitar semula.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi ialah pemenang A' Design Award Perak, pengiktirafan yang sangat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk bertaraf tinggi, indah dan mengagumkan. Pemenang Perak ialah karya yang amat cemerlang dan sangat kreatif yang menggambarkan kepakaran, bakat dan ketajaman fikiran yang luar biasa pereka bentuknya. Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi diharapkan menjadi karya yang menakjubkan, contoh teladan, sangat profesional dan sangat inovatif. Reka bentuk pemenang A' Design Award Perak ini ialah ciptaan yang sangat ketara dan dikagumi yang memberi manfaat kepada dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. Twiny Sofa Pelbagai Fungsi ialah ciptaan yang sangat dicemburui yang membangkitkan keinginan, membawa perasaan positif dan mencetuskan rasa hairan serta kagum.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Twiny redefines space-saving furniture for families and institutions like preschools and daycare centers. Its unique design blends sustainability, versatility, and safety, making it essential for child-friendly environments. While it first appears as a playful sofa, it ingeniously conceals an adjustable table with storage, revealed by separating the sofa units. This modular approach supports activities such as playing, studying, relaxing, with eco-friendly materials, child-focused functionality
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions:
Complete: 1400w x 660d x 600h mm
Sofa 1: 700w x 660d x 600h mm
Sofa 2: 700w x 660d x 600h mm
Table: 1260w x 520d x 280h mm
Tags
Multifunctional furniture, Child friendly, Space saving, Modular sofa, Sustainable design
Production Technology
Twiny sofa is crafted using eco-conscious materials to ensure sustainability and comfort. The upholstery is made from 100% recycled polyester, providing a soft, durable surface that emphasizes environmental responsibility. The adjustable table is constructed from a sustainable composite, combining reclaimed wood chips and recycled plastic, which highlights its eco-friendly design.
Design Challenge
The creative challenge involved integrating versatile features, such as hidden table and storage, without compromising user experience and aesthetics. Balancing functionality with a playful design for children was essential, as well as ensuring safety and ease of use.
Research
The research aimed to develop multifunctional, space-saving children's furniture that promotes versatility, safety, and sustainability. Using a mixed-methods approach, data was collected through interviews and home observations. The findings underscored the need for adaptable, safe, and easy to maintain furniture with integrated storage. Insights emphasized the value of multifunctional furniture in fostering creativity and independence. This research culminated in the creation of Twiny furniture, a versatile, modular design that maintains organized and clutter-free spaces.
Inspiration
Twiny multifunctional sofa was inspired by the increasing need for adaptable furniture in small living spaces, particularly for families with children. Observing how limited space can restrict children's ability to explore and engage in creative play, I aimed to design a piece that not only maximizes space but also encourages independence and imagination. My motivation stemmed from the desire to create a functional, safe, and easy to maintain solution that meets the needs of modern families.
Project Duration
The Project started in Cologne in May 2024 and was completed in Cologne in August 2024.
Operation Flow
Twiny multifunctional furniture is designed for easy interaction and transformation, making it perfect for children. To reveal the hidden table, simply separate the two sofa units. By turning the top part of the table, children can adjust its height and access the storage compartment. The modular pieces can be reconfigured into different layouts to suit various activities, fostering creativity and independence.
Team Members
Nurettin Badur

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