ᱵᱤᱥᱚᱭ ᱨᱮ ᱪᱟᱞᱟᱜ ᱢᱮ
Mingbo Hou and Ruoyou Zhou ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ Triad ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ

Mingbo Hou and Ruoyou Zhou ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ Triad ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱯᱷᱟᱨᱱᱤᱪᱟᱨ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱯᱨᱚᱛᱤᱡᱚᱜᱤᱛᱟ ᱵᱷᱟᱜ ᱨᱮ 2025 A' Design Award ᱨᱩᱯᱟ ᱯᱩᱨᱚᱥᱠᱟᱨ ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱟᱹᱰᱤ ᱢᱟᱱ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ ᱡᱤᱛᱠᱟᱨ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾


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Triad ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ

Mingbo Hou and Ruoyou Zhou ᱞᱮᱠᱟᱛᱮ

ᱜᱟᱦᱟᱠ: Mingbo Hou and Ruoyou Zhou

ᱯᱷᱟᱨᱱᱤᱪᱟᱨ ᱵᱷᱟᱜ ᱨᱮ A' Design Award ᱨᱩᱯᱟ ᱯᱩᱨᱚᱥᱠᱟᱨ ᱡᱤᱛᱠᱟᱨ

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Triad ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ ᱵᱟᱵᱚᱛ ᱛᱮ

ᱴᱨᱟᱭᱮᱰ ᱫᱚ ᱢᱤᱫ ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ ᱡᱟᱦᱟᱸ ᱫᱚ ᱛᱤᱠᱚᱬ ᱡᱤᱭᱚᱢᱮᱴᱨᱤ ᱛᱮ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱟᱠᱟᱱᱟ, ᱡᱟᱦᱟᱸ ᱫᱚ ᱴᱷᱤᱨᱤ ᱮᱢᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱡᱟᱜᱟ ᱵᱟᱪᱷᱟᱣ ᱨᱮ ᱜᱚᱲᱚᱭᱟ᱾ ᱠᱳᱴᱟᱣ ᱟᱨ ᱣᱮᱞᱰ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ ᱞᱚᱦᱟ ᱯᱟᱛᱟ ᱠᱷᱚᱱ ᱵᱮᱱᱟᱣ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ, ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱴᱤᱠᱟᱹᱣ ᱜᱚᱲᱦᱚᱱ ᱢᱮᱱᱟᱜ-ᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱟᱹᱰᱤ ᱠᱚᱢ ᱜᱩᱸᱰᱟᱹ ᱵᱩᱫᱟᱹ ᱫᱩᱦᱲᱟᱹ ᱡᱟᱜᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱟᱨᱟᱢ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ᱾ ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱦᱟᱹᱞᱠᱟᱹ ᱜᱚᱲᱦᱚᱱ ᱫᱚ ᱟᱞᱜᱟ ᱛᱮ ᱥᱟᱦᱟᱣ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱮᱢᱟ, ᱡᱟᱦᱟᱸ ᱫᱚ ᱵᱷᱮᱜᱟᱨ ᱵᱷᱮᱜᱟᱨ ᱡᱟᱜᱟ ᱨᱮ ᱵᱮᱵᱷᱟᱨ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱵᱟᱹᱲᱛᱤ᱾ ᱡᱚᱲᱟᱣ ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱞᱟᱹᱠᱛᱤ ᱵᱟᱹᱱᱩᱜ-ᱟ, ᱴᱨᱟᱭᱮᱰ ᱫᱚ ᱚᱲᱟᱜ, ᱠᱟᱯᱷᱤ ᱚᱲᱟᱜ ᱟᱨ ᱥᱟᱶᱛᱟ ᱡᱟᱜᱟ ᱨᱮ ᱵᱮᱵᱷᱟᱨ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱟᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾ ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱡᱤᱭᱚᱢᱮᱴᱨᱤᱠ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱫᱚ ᱥᱟᱢᱟᱱ ᱨᱮᱱᱟᱜ ᱠᱟᱹᱢᱤᱭᱟᱹᱱ ᱵᱮᱵᱷᱟᱨ ᱫᱚᱦᱚᱭᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱫᱩᱦᱲᱟᱹ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱠᱟᱹᱢᱤᱭᱟᱹᱱ ᱦᱚᱨ ᱫᱚᱦᱚᱭᱟ᱾

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Triad ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ ᱫᱚ A' Design Award ᱨᱩᱯᱟ ᱯᱩᱨᱚᱥᱠᱟᱨ ᱧᱟᱢ ᱟᱠᱟᱱᱟ, ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱥᱩᱱᱫᱚᱨ ᱟᱨ ᱵᱷᱟᱞᱟᱭ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱠᱚ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱮᱢ ᱟᱠᱟᱱ ᱥᱚᱢᱟᱱ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾ ᱱᱚᱶᱟ ᱠᱚ ᱫᱚ ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱᱟᱨ ᱠᱚ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱵᱷᱟᱵᱱᱟ ᱟᱨ ᱵᱷᱟᱞᱟᱭ ᱠᱟᱢᱤ ᱡᱷᱟᱞᱠᱟᱣ ᱠᱚ᱾ Triad ᱴᱚᱦᱚᱲᱟ ᱫᱚ ᱠᱚᱞᱟ, ᱣᱤᱜᱭᱟᱱ, ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱ ᱟᱨ ᱴᱮᱠᱱᱚᱞᱚᱡᱤ ᱨᱮᱭᱟᱜ ᱥᱤᱢᱟ ᱵᱟᱲᱦᱟᱣ ᱟᱨ ᱫᱩᱱᱤᱭᱟ ᱵᱷᱟᱞᱟᱭ ᱞᱟᱹᱜᱤᱫ ᱜᱚᱲᱚ ᱮᱢ ᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾

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ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱤᱱᱟᱨ ᱧᱮᱞ ᱠᱷᱚᱱ ᱠᱨᱮᱰᱤᱴ, ᱴᱤᱢ ᱥᱫᱚᱥᱭ ᱟᱨ ᱴᱮᱠᱱᱤᱠᱮᱞ ᱵᱤᱵᱚᱨᱚᱬ ᱮᱢ ᱟᱠᱟᱱᱟ᱾

ᱟᱞᱜᱟ ᱜᱩᱱ ᱠᱚ
Triad is a thoughtfully designed stool that addresses the challenges of compact living by offering a stable, space-efficient, and visually refined seating solution. Inspired by triangular geometry, it blends structural strength with aesthetic appeal. The precisely angled metal sheets enhance durability, while the gently contoured seat improves ergonomic comfort. Its seamless triangular form ensures both stability and elegance, making it an ideal addition to modern interiors.
ᱢᱟᱯ ᱟᱨ ᱯᱮᱠᱮᱡᱤᱝ
Dimensions: W 350 mm × D 303 mm × H 450 mm
Material: Laser-cut steel
Weight: Approx. 2.5 kg
Assembly: Fully welded, no additional installation required
ᱴᱮᱜ ᱠᱚ
Minimalist design, triangular geometry, metal furniture, modern interior, ergonomic, space-saving, durable, sustainable, CNC machining, laser cutting
ᱛᱮᱭᱟᱨ ᱛᱮᱠᱱᱚᱞᱚᱡᱤ
Triad is manufactured using laser-cut metal sheets, CNC bending techniques, and TIG welding assembly. It is available in various finishes and colors to complement different interior styles.
ᱰᱤᱡᱟᱭᱱ ᱪᱮᱞᱮᱧ
The main challenges of this project included optimizing structural strength while minimizing material usage and maintaining the visual and functional harmony of the triangular form. Precision in metal fabrication was also crucial, particularly in CNC bending and welding, to ensure consistent angles. Through multiple prototype iterations and structural testing, the final design achieved a refined, stable, and visually striking form.
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This project integrates user experience research with material engineering analysis. The goal was to develop a stool that balances stability, aesthetics, and sustainability. User interviews and ergonomic testing helped determine the optimal seat angle for comfort. The findings confirmed that the triangular geometry significantly enhances load-bearing capacity, while precision metal fabrication ensures long-term durability and efficient production feasibility.
ᱯᱨᱮᱨᱚᱱᱟ
Triad is crafted from bent and welded metal sheets, featuring clean lines and a focus on durability and eco-friendliness. Inspired by the geometric beauty of triangles, the design emphasizes stability and balance, while its minimalist form reflects the need for functional yet elegant solutions in modern living spaces.
ᱯᱨᱚᱡᱮᱠᱴ ᱥᱚᱢᱚᱭ
The project began in October 2024 in Okinawa, was completed in December 2024.
ᱠᱟᱹᱢᱤ ᱦᱚᱨ
Triad is designed for direct use with no assembly required. Its triangular geometry ensures high stability, while its lightweight metal structure allows easy repositioning. The ergonomic seat provides comfortable seating, making it suitable for various settings, including homes, cafés, and public spaces.
ᱴᱤᱢ ᱥᱮᱫᱟᱭ ᱠᱚ
Ruoyou Zhou
ᱪᱤᱛᱟᱹᱨ ᱥᱟᱹᱦᱟ
Creative direction and brief: Mingbo Hou & Ruoyou Zhou.
Photographer:Hiroto Nakamura , Ruoyou Zhou & Mingbo Hou.

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