Dizajn Colby Lounge Oddychové kreslo od dizajnéra Cameron Smith je vysoko uznávaným víťazom veľmi prestížneho ocenenia 2026 Bronzová cena A' Design Award v súťažnej kategórii Dizajn nábytku.
BronzováNábytok· 2026
Colby Lounge Oddychové kreslo
Klient: Furniture Smith
Víťaz ocenenia Bronzová cena A' Design Award v kategórii Nábytok
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O dizajne Colby Lounge Oddychové kreslo
Colby Lounge je oddychové kreslo navrhnuté pre deti aj dospelých. Jeho forma je založená na dvoch zaoblených eliptických vankúšoch inšpirovaných ľudským telom. Zaoblené tvary umožňujú viacero polôh sedenia, takže používateľ môže sedieť vzpriamene, oddychovať nabok alebo sa schúliť. Nohy sú vyrobené z presne ohýbaného hliníka s práškovou povrchovou úpravou a ich nerovnobežné postavenie zabezpečuje stabilitu bez potreby krížového spevnenia. Penové jadro je potiahnuté mikrovláknom Alcantara v jednofarebnom alebo pruhovanom prevedení. Kreslo má šírku 1020 mm, hĺbku 930 mm a výšku 760 mm.
Ocenenie
O ocenení Bronzová cena A' Design Award
Colby Lounge Oddychové kreslo 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 Colby Lounge Oddychové kreslo 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. Colby Lounge Oddychové kreslo skvele uspokojuje potreby, dotýka sa túžob, očarúva city a vzbudzuje zvedavosť.
Za dizajnom
Tlačový kit
Kredity, členovia tímu a technické údaje poskytnuté dizajnérom.
- Jedinečné vlastnosti
- Meet the Colby Lounge Chair: a whimsical, playful chair designed to ignite joy and creativity in children and adults. Inspired by shapes that echo the human form, its soft rounded elliptical design invites people to explore various seating positions and engage in imaginative play. Enhanced by vibrant Alcantara fabric coverings, Colby's Lounge Chairadds personality to any environment, making it versatile for both residential and commercial spaces.
- Rozmery a balenie
- 1020mm wide x 930mm deep x 760mm tall
- Štítky
- lounge chair, Children furniture, playful design
- Výrobná technológia
- The structural legs are precision-bent aluminum finished in various powder-coat colorways. High-performance Alcantara microfiber is used to cover the foam core for a durable and comfortable finish. Multi-panel construction allows for solid or striped color applications. The human-form-inspired dual-ellipse configuration is engineered for structural integrity under dynamic loading conditions typical of active play environments.
- Dizajnérska výzva
- The primary design challenge was engineering the complex leg geometry required for both aesthetic and structural performance. The legs feature multi-directional bends, creating a wider front stance than rear. The non-parallel leg configuration was used as a design and structural solution to keep the chair from racking without the need for crossbracing. A custom fastener design was needed to overcome the geometric constraints maintaining clean visual lines while ensuring structural integrity under climbing loads.
- Výskum
- Design research focused on children's furniture and interaction pattern with the objective to create seating that encourages active play while meeting parental durability requirements. Methodology involved iterative prototyping from initial concept through 3D printed scale models to full engineering prototypes. Primary participant was designer's child providing real-world usage insights. Results showed children naturally adopt multiple seating positions when furniture permits. Key insight: traditional static seating limits child engagement. Impact: demonstrates furniture can serve dual function as play equipment, influencing family furniture market toward more interactive designs.
- Inšpirácia
- The design originated from a chair prototype with two elliptical forms I initially built for my son, Colby, when he was a baby. I reimagined the concept as a lounge chair centered on addressing children's need for playful, imaginative furniture while meeting parents' requirements for durability and safety. The human-form-inspired elliptical geometry encourages multiple seating positions, transforming furniture into an interactive play element that withstands active use.
- Trvanie projektu
- The first sketch was created in 2022. The first prototypes were completed May 2025 with the design entering production.
- Pracovný postup
- Colby Lounge Chair invites natural, intuitive interaction through its soft, rounded shapes that invite people to interact with the chair in different ways. Users can sit traditionally, lounge sideways, or curl up. Children instinctively explore different positions and use the sturdy aluminum legs as climbing aids to reach the seat, turning furniture into playground equipment. The elliptical cushions cradle the body comfortably in any position. Parents appreciate how the design withstands climbing and bouncing while encouraging creative, active sitting that keeps children engaged
- Členovia tímu
- Cameron Smith, designer
- Zdroje obrázkov
- Meagan West
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