Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular by Yu Ren

Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award d'Argent in Dissènh de Mobilièr Competition Category.

ArgentMobilièr· 2025

Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award d'Argent Winner in Mobilièr Category

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The Design

About Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular

Cubee es un sistèma de mobilièr gonflable modular creat per de pichons apartaments e d'espacis partejats. Cada modul s'emplena amb una pompa d'aire e aténh sa talha completa en aperaquí dètz segondas. Los moduls se pòdon utilizar sols o ajustar amb de ventosas de caochoc per formar de disposicions de sètis diferentas. La doblura interiora es facha de plastic reciclat, e la cuberta de teissut amovibla s'estaca amb una cremalhièra e es prepausada en mantunas colors e matèrias. Los moduls se pòdon desgonflar e emplegar a plat, çò que redusís los còstes de transpòrt e d'emmagazinatge.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular a ganhat la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent, una reconeissença extraordinàriament prestigiosa acordada a de designs d'ort de gamma, esplendids e impressionants. Los ganhaires de l'Argent son d'òbras terriblament brilhantas e extrèmament creativas que illustran l'experiéncia, lo talent e la finessa excepcionals de lors designers. S'espèra que Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular siá una òbra meravilhosa e de referéncia, notablament professionala e prigondament innovanta. Aqueste design ganhaire de la distincion A' Design Award d'Argent es una invencion fòrça notabla e admirada, que fa un ben e fa avançar las frontièras de l'art, de la sciéncia, del design e de la tecnologia. Cubee Mobilièr Gonflable Modular es una creacion immensament envejada que desrevelha de desirs, aduch de sentiments positius e fa néisser l'estonament e l'esmaiment.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cubee is a modular inflatable furniture system that overcomes the form and function limitations of traditional furniture, offering flexible, convenient, and eco-friendly solutions. Each module can be freely assembled with suction cups. The inner liner is made from recycled plastic, and the removable cloth cover comes in various colors and materials. The inflatable design enables quick setup and disassembly, while flat packaging reduces transportation and storage costs.
Dimensions & Packaging: Cube: width 500 mm x depth 500 mm x height 500 mm
Cuboid: width 1000 mm x depth 600 mm x height 350 mm
This size is after inflating, it can be packed flat when not inflated.
Tags: Inflatable, Modular, Environmental friendly, Recycled materials, DIY combination, Multifunctional
Production Technology: Cubee's production process focuses on sustainability, using transparent recycled plastic for the inflatable liner to minimize environmental impact. The durable, easy-to-clean cloth cover comes in various colors and materials. High-performance rubber suction cups ensure a secure connection between modules. The liner features rapid inflation technology, fully inflating in 10 seconds, making setup quick and simple. The removable cover, attached with a zipper, allows for easy cleaning or replacement.
Design Challenge: One of the main challenges in designing Cubee was ensuring structural stability while maintaining portability and ease of use. Inflatable products need to be durable and airtight over time, especially with frequent use and movement, making air leakage and deformation key concerns. The suction cups underwent extensive testing to guarantee a secure connection and a comfortable user experience. Precise adjustments to the material and shape of the suction cups were needed to balance firmness and flexibility. The hole design in the liner presented additional technical challenges, requiring both structural integrity and functional versatility. Lastly, balancing eco-friendly materials with cost control was crucial, as the design team aimed to keep production costs reasonable without compromising quality or sustainability.
Research: Cubee offers a flexible and innovative solution to the rising demand for space-saving, eco-friendly, and multifunctional furniture. The design team analyzed the market's pain points, particularly the lack of flexibility, sustainability, and portability in traditional furniture. By exploring inflatable technology and modular design, Cubee achieves diverse functionality while prioritizing convenience and environmental impact. The choice of materials and technology ensures both durability and comfort, all while reducing environmental strain.
Inspiration: Cubee's inspiration comes from the increasing tightness of living space and people's demand for multifunctional and flexible furniture. Cubee solves the pain point of inconvenient handling, installation and storage of furniture in small apartments and shared spaces. At the same time, it gives users a more environmentally friendly and convenient living experience. The inflatable design frees furniture from tedious installation and transportation, and can quickly change its use.
Project Duration: The project will start in Shenzhen in December 2023 and be completed in Shenzhen in August 2024.
Operation Flow: Cubee is easy to use. With a simple air pump, users can quickly set up the seat. Each module can be used alone or connected with suction cups to create various furniture configurations. The cloth covers are easily replaced with zippers to suit different occasions. When not in use, the modules can be deflated and stored flat for easy transport or storage. Users become both furniture users and designers, as Cubee transforms from a seating system into an interactive, flexible part of daily home life, adding fun and versatility.
Team Members: Designer: Yu Ren
Designer: Shibing Yang