Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol by True Places

Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol by True Places is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award in Oblikovanje kampirne opreme in opreme za na prostem Competition Category.

BronastaKampirna oprema· 2022

Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol

by True Places

Client: True Places

Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Kampirna oprema Category

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The Design

About Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol

Emmett je zunanji zložljivi stol, namenjen prenosni uporabi. Ogrodje je izdelano iz aluminija serije 6000, sedež pa uporablja posebno zunanjo tkanino iz poliestra in najlona. Zložljiva zasnova zmanjšuje povešanje in ščipanje, hkrati pa omogoča kompaktno velikost v zloženem stanju. Stol se odpre z enim samim gibom, dokler se naslonjala za roke ne zaskočijo in oblikujejo napet sedež, gumbi na naslonjalih za roke pa sprostijo roke za zlaganje. Pod obema naslonjaloma za roke sta nameščena odpirača za steklenice, poleg tega pa so vključeni tudi kljukice za torbe in široke nogice. Torba iz recikliranega poliestra omogoča nošenje stola čez ramo.

The Recognition

About the Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol 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 Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol 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. Emmett Zunanji zložljivi stol 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: The portable chair reimagined for the modern outdoors. Remarkable comfort, lightweight portability and thoughtful features combine to create an innovative outdoor folding chair reflecting the way people live today. New patent-pending folding design eliminates sagging and pinching from the seat while still folding compactly. Custom TrueFlexTM outdoor fabric and aerospace-grade aluminum frame. Accessories for right or left, bottle-openers under both arms, bag hooks and large feet for stability.
Dimensions & Packaging: Folded dimensions: 229mm(w) x 203mm(d) x 914mm(h)
Ready to sit dimensions: 610mm(w) x 508mm(d) x 914mm(h)
Tags: Outdoor, furniture, chair, portable, comfort, lightweight
Production Technology: Aluminum 6000 series
TrueFlexTM fabric (polyester, nylon)
Glass-filled nylon components
Recycled polyester (carrying bag)
Design Challenge: There has historically been significant tension between comfort and portability in outdoor furniture design. Creating a piece of furniture that includes a comfortable, taut seat while still also folding compactly was a difficult design and engineering challenge. Furthermore, portable outdoor chair development in recent decades has focused on cutting costs at the expense of quality. Creating real portable comfort that can be affordably produced at scale was also a considerable challenge.
Research: Extensive qualitative and quantitative research across hundreds of consumers informed the design of the Emmett. The research identified significant dissatisfaction with current outdoor portable chair options, particularly in terms of comfort and design. With more people spending quality time with family and friends outdoors, the Emmett fills an important need for well-designed comfort for the modern outdoors.
Inspiration: The modern outdoors - relaxing with neighbors, concerts in the park, watching children playing sports - is meaningful time with family and friends, but is often not matched by the quality of products people use. Why are portable chairs so uncomfortable, and comfortable chairs immovable? True Places began by asking "What if beautifully-designed and comfortable outdoor furniture can also be portable? What if modern design and engineering can create a folding chair of quality that matches the rest of people’s lives?"
Project Duration: The project started in August 2019 in Philadelphia and New York City and was completed in July 2021 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow: The Emmett features a new folding design: the chair can be folded out in one motion until the arms lock to create a remarkably comfortable, taut seat. The chair is easily folded by unlocking the arms using the armrest buttons and folding the arms upward and inward to a compact folded position. The chair can then be stowed in the custom designed sustainable carrying bag. Each chair can be carried over the shoulder or two chairs can be connected to be carried backpack-style.
Patents: Patent pending 63032869
Team Members: Bart Ruijpers
Jonathan Albert
Bre Stchowski
Nelson Warley
Ben Knepler
Image Credits: True Places, Inc.