Compact Folio Set Mobiliário by Che-Chia Hsu

Compact Folio Set Mobiliário by Che-Chia Hsu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Mobiliário Competition Category.

FerroMobiliário· 2025

Compact Folio Set Mobiliário

by Che-Chia Hsu

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliário Category

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The Design

About Compact Folio Set Mobiliário

Nos últimos anos, devido à pressão dos preços imobiliários em Taiwan, cada vez mais pessoas têm optado por comprar casas pequenas. Em resposta às necessidades dos moradores de casas pequenas, foi desenvolvido um conjunto de móveis com funções de armazenamento utilizando técnicas de dobragem e transformação. Este produto inovador não só atende às necessidades práticas dos moradores de casas pequenas, mas também lhes permite desfrutar de momentos de lazer confortáveis num espaço limitado. Ao maximizar a funcionalidade e o conforto, este conjunto de móveis exemplifica como um design cuidadoso pode transformar pequenos espaços habitacionais em ambientes acolhedores e eficientes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Compact Folio Set Mobiliário conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Compact Folio Set Mobiliário seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Compact Folio Set Mobiliário merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: In response to the needs of small house residents, a furniture set with storage function is designed through folding and deformation techniques. The product not only meet the needs of small house residents but also allow these users to experience comfortable leisure time in a limited space.
Dimensions & Packaging: 400 mm x 430 mm x 420 mm
Tags: Authentic, Delicate, Precise, Light weight, Compact
Production Technology: Lightweight pine wood panels are used as the main material, and the fabric is gray cotton and linen. The fabric is soft, comfortable and breathable, and the textile texture and color are suitable for combination with wood materials.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge is that I want to design a seat that is foldable and easy to manufacture. Initially, I tried using ropes to support the body weight. Later, I used the tension generated by a person sitting on the fabric to prevent the chair back from falling backward. At the same time, we tested using different materials as the connecting parts at the bends.
Research: In the beginning, I collected and studied numerous pieces of knowledge and ideas about the traditional technique of Chinese tenon joints through books. The next step to know better about the tenon joint was to learn how to perform this technique from a woodcraft master. After the training, I started to seek how I can utilize the technique to help others by surfing the internet.
Inspiration: I am fascinated by the calculation and processing precision required for this traditional craft of woodworking joints, and the final product that is presented. In recent years, due to the pressure of housing prices in Taiwan, more and more people have chosen to buy small houses. Based on this trend, I design wooden furniture that meets the needs of the residents of these small houses.
Project Duration: The project started in August 2024 in Taiwan and finished in january 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: Pull the chair out from the table, next expand the back and seat. Finally adjust the backrest angle through the velcro on the backrest.