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Omni Cadièra Multifoncional by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
Omni Cadièra Multifoncional by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
Omni Cadièra Multifoncional by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
Omni Cadièra Multifoncional by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
Omni Cadièra Multifoncional by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Bronze Mobilièr d'Exterièr · 2024

Omni Cadièra Multifoncional

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

  • A' Design Award de Bronze 2024 in Mobilièr d'Exterièr
  • Estimated Number of Design Views: 30,565
  • Verification code B42B7D0F77 · Verify this award
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About Omni Cadièra Multifoncional

Omni es un element de mobilièr d'exteriòr concebut per foncionar a l'encòp coma sedilh e coma plan de taula per rotacion. Sa forma presenta de silhoetas corvas e de formas organicas. En considerant las interaccions umanas e l'ergonomia, Omni es concebut per ofrir un confort optimal dins divèrsas posicions de sedilh, tot en provesent tanben una auçor apropiada per l'usatge de taula quand es rotat. Leugièr, Omni permet una rotacion, un moviment e un arranjament sens esfòrç, en provesent una flexibilitat e un confort melhorats per las experiéncias d'exteriòr.

About the A' Design Award de Bronze

Omni Cadièra Multifoncional 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 Omni Cadièra Multifoncional 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. Omni Cadièra Multifoncional satisfa esplendidament los besonhs, toca los desirs, encanta los sentiments e interèssa la curiositat.

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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.
Image Credits
Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu

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