Clip Tiyana Qillqa by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu in Tiyarina Kamay Competition Category.

BurunsiTiyarina· 2023

Clip Tiyana Qillqa

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu Winner in Tiyarina Category

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The Design

About Clip Tiyana Qillqa

Book Text: Clip nisqaqa huk tiyana kaqmi, hawapipas ukhupipas churanapaq ruwasqa. Clip-pa rikchaynin huk papel watiqmanta (paper clip) hamun, chayrayku tiyanaqa llampu hinapas pukllaywan rikchakuqmi. Fierro clip-rikchaq armazón tiyaq runaq llasaynin hina kuyurikun, chaywan aswan allin tiyayta qun. Tiyanapa churana partinpi kurpa fierro watisqa huk muyu (loop) ruwakun, chaypi huchuy kaqkunata churanapaq. Kay tiyanaqa fierromanta ruwasqa: kumuchisqa, tinkisqa (welding), sandblasting nisqawan lliphipichisqa, powder coating nisqawan qillusqa. Huk sapallan material apaykachasqa kasqanrayku, ruwaynin facil kanman, hinallataq wakmanta apaykachanapaqpas (reciclaje) allinmi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu

Clip Tiyana Qillqa A' Design Award Burunsi Premiu mishak kan, jatun yupaychay, kayta mana shuk shina, mushuk yuyaypi, yuyaypi shinallatak chaskik kaypi riksishka diseñukunaman kun. Burunsi mishak kashkakunaka ruray ushayta charik shinallatak mancharina mushuk rurashkakunami, paykunata rurakkunapak achka yachayta, yuyayta shinallatak ruray ushayta rikuchinku. Clip Tiyana Qillqa sinchi yupaychashka, kuyashka shinallatak riksishka shuk ruray kanata munanku, ruray yuyaywan shinallatak mushuk yuyaywan. Kay Burunsi Premiu japishka diseñuka arti, siensia, diseñu shinallatak tekinolojíapi ashtawan alli ruraykunata tantachin shinallatak ima ukumanta rikuypi sumak kan. Clip Tiyana Qillqa mañaykunata alli paktachin, munaykunata llankan, shunkuta kuyachin shinallatak yachayta munayta kallarichin.

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