Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke by Yongwook Seong

Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke by Yongwook Seong is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje izdelkov za nego, igrače in potrebščine za živali Competition Category.

BronastaNega živali· 2021

Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke

by Yongwook Seong

Client: Yongwook Seong

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Nega živali Category

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The Design

About Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke

Accordio je prenosna hišica za hišne ljubljenčke, izdelana iz silikona. Lahko telo se zloži kot harmonika, tako da je hišico mogoče enostavno prenašati med aktivnostmi na prostem in potovanji. Silikonska površina se zlahka čisti. S pritiskom na obe strani se hišica stisne na eno šestino svoje polne velikosti. Osem ojačanih magnetnih okvirjev zagotavlja strukturno stabilnost in drži zloženo obliko skupaj, s čimer ohranja obliko ploščato in kompaktno. V zloženo hišico se prilega tekstilna blazina za priročen prenos.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Accordio Hišica za hišne ljubljenčke sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Accordio is a design study about portable pet houses. The silicone pet house is light-weighted and collapsible as an accordion-like structure. It is easy to clean and carry during outdoor activities and travels.
Dimensions & Packaging: 714 mm (Height) x 593 mm (Length) x 705 mm (Depth)
*Sizes may vary.
Tags: Pet House, Collapsible Pet House, Accordion House
Production Technology: Accordio is made with silicone. Each magnetic frame (a total of 8) is reinforced for structural stability. Once collapsed, these frames adhere each other and keep it compact and portable.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was how to keep accordio in a flattened shape when it is collapsed. Several ways were explored such as snap buttons, strap and etc. Amongst them, magnetic frames were chosen to be an ideal solution as they could provide structural stability as well as visual clarity.
Research: Accordio is a design study about portable pet houses. The design explores the use of silicone for pet housing. The light-weighted and safe nature of silicone provides many potentials for a portable pet house.
Inspiration: Accordio was first inspired by my niece's silicone bowl plate. I was intrigued by its flexibility and portability. After some research, I found that silicone also has a fascinating collapsible feature, which was later adopted into a foldable house.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2020 in Calgary, Canada and finished in July 2020 in Banff, Canada.
Operation Flow: This silicone house can be compressed in a 1/6 size by pushing both sides. A fabric cushion can be conveniently fit into the collapsed form for portability.