Fluf Sofa by Joao Demele is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award i Bronse in Møbeldesign Competition Category.
BronseMøbler· 2026
Fluf Sofa
by Joao Demele
Client: Karams
A' Design Award i Bronse Winner in Møbler Category
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The Design
About Fluf Sofa
Fluf er en sofa designet for hverdagens hvile og avslapning. Sofaen har generøse volumer og organiske linjer. En trebase støtter den myke, polstrede kroppen. Basen er laget med presise trebearbeidingskutt og sammenføyninger for strukturell stabilitet og holdbarhet. Sete-, rygg- og armputene er fylt med skum av ulike tettheter for å balansere støtte og mykhet. En justerbar sideryggstøtte gir mulighet for ulike bruksmåter, som lesing, hvile eller sosialt samvær. Sofaen måler 260 cm i bredde, 101 cm i dybde og 85 cm i høyde.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award i Bronse
Fluf Sofa er vinner av A' Design Award i Bronse, en høyt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles enestående design som utmerker seg ved kreativitet, oppfinnsomhet og skarpsindighet. Bronsevinnere er rikt dyktige og påfallende kreative gjenstander som bekrefter designernes store erfaring, fantasi og ressurssterkhet. Fluf Sofa forventes å være en høyt ansett, beundret og verdsatt gjenstand som er bemerkelsesverdig profesjonell og nyskapende. Dette designet, som har vunnet A' Design Award i Bronse, rommer beste praksis innen kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi og utmerker seg ved sin omtanke for detaljer. Fluf Sofa tilfredsstiller behov på en strålende måte, berører ønsker, sjarmerer følelser og vekker nysgjerrighet.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
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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