Clip Cadièra de Repaus by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Bronze in Dissènh de Mobilièr Competition Category.

BronzeMobilièr· 2023

Clip Cadièra de Repaus

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award de Bronze Winner in Mobilièr Category

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The Design

About Clip Cadièra de Repaus

Clip es una cadièra de repaus concebuda tant per espacis exteriors coma interiors. La forma de Clip s'inspira d'un trombon, dont la cadièra rep un aspècte leugièr e jogaire. L'estructura d'acièr en forma de trombon se flexa en responsa al pes de l'utilizaire, melhorant lo confòrt d'assietament. Una barra de metal courbada al nivèl del seient forma una boucla que pòt téner de pichons objèctes. La cadièra es fabricada en acièr per flexion, soudadura, sablatge e revestiment en polvora. L'utilizacion d'un sol material manten la produccion simpla e favoriza lo recycladge.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Clip Cadièra de Repaus a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze, una reconeissença plan prestigiosa acordada a de designs excellents que se destrian per la creativitat, l'engenh e la finessa. Los ganhaires del Bronze son d'artefactes largament abils e sorprenentament creatius que provan la vasta experiéncia, l'imaginacion e l'engenhositat de lors designers. S'espèra que Clip Cadièra de Repaus siá un objècte fòrça considerat, admirat e estimat, notablament professional e innovant. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award de Bronze integra las melhoras practicas de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia e es excellent per son atencion al detalh. Clip Cadièra de Repaus satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags: chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology: Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge: When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research: During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration: The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration: 12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow: A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits: All credits: Meiqing Tian