Omni Multifunkčná stolička by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Multifunkčná stolička by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Bronzová cena A' Design Award in Vonkajší nábytok Competition Category.

BronzováVonkajší nábytok· 2024

Omni Multifunkčná stolička

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Bronzová cena A' Design Award Winner in Vonkajší nábytok Category

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The Design

About Omni Multifunkčná stolička

Omni je prvok vonkajšieho nábytku navrhnutý tak, aby fungoval ako sedenie aj ako stolová doska prostredníctvom otáčania. Jeho tvar sa vyznačuje zakrivenými siluetami a organickými tvarmi. S ohľadom na ľudskú interakciu a ergonómiu je Omni navrhnuté tak, aby poskytovalo optimálny komfort v rôznych sediacich polohách a zároveň zabezpečovalo vhodnú výšku na použitie ako stôl pri otočení. Ľahké Omni ponúka bezproblémové otáčanie, pohyb a usporiadanie, čím poskytuje zvýšenú flexibilitu a pohodlie pre vonkajšie zážitky.

The Recognition

About the Bronzová cena A' Design Award

Omni Multifunkčná stolička je laureát Bronzovej ceny A' Design Award, vysoko prestížneho uznania udeľovaného vynikajúcim dizajnom, ktoré sa vyznačujú kreativitou, vynaliezavosťou a bystrosťou. Laureáti Bronzovej ceny sú plne zručné a nápadne kreatívne artefakty, ktoré potvrdzujú rozsiahle skúsenosti, predstavivosť a zdatnosť svojich dizajnérov. Od Omni Multifunkčná stolička sa očakáva, že bude vysoko cenený, obdivovaný a milovaný predmet, pozoruhodne profesionálny a inovatívny. Tento dizajn ocenený Bronzovou cenou A' Design Award zahŕňa najlepšie postupy v umení, vede, dizajne a technológii a vyniká pozornosťou k detailom. Omni Multifunkčná stolička skvele uspokojuje potreby, dotýka sa túžob, očarúva city a vzbudzuje zvedavosť.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
Image Credits: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu