Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse in Xochitlalli ihuan Quiyahuac Tlapechtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

BronseQuiyahuac Tlapechtli· 2024

Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse Winner in Quiyahuac Tlapechtli Category

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The Design

About Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali

Omni se kalpankualtsin ikpalistli, mochiujtok ma motequipanos kampa ikpalistli, kampa mesatentli, ika mokuepas. Inixiptlayo kipia kololtik uan yolotik tlachiualistli. Ika tlanemilistekitilistli uan kuali-nemilisme, Omni mochiujtok ma kimakak achto notzaliztli itech miak ikpalnemilismeh, uan nojkiya kipixtok kuali uiteki para mesanemilistli ika mokuepas. Amo tlamaui, Omni kimakak amo ouij mokuepas, nemi uan mochikauatinemi, kimakak okachi patlaniliztli uan notzaliztli para kalpankualtsin nemilismeh.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse

Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Bronse, hueyi tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli tlachihualli in motenehua ipampa yancuic tlamantli, tlamatiliztli ihuan ixtlamatiliztli. In quicuicah Bronse ca tlachihualli in quipia toltecayotl ihuan quinextia in cenca miac nemiliztli ihuan tlamatiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali ca tlazohtli tlamantli, mahuiztic ihuan cualli. Ni dizayno in quicuic Bronse quipia cualli toltecayotl ihuan quitta in tlen tepiton. Omni Miec-tequitl Ikpali quipaquiltia in tlacah ihuan quitlamahuiztiltia in intlanequiliz.

Behind the Design

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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