Spark Sofa by Wang Jun is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Auro in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

AuroMeafale· 2023

Spark Sofa

by Wang Jun

Client: Northwestern Polytechnical University

A' Design Award Auro Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Spark Sofa

O le Spark o se sofa ua mamanuina mo le faaaogaina i totonu o le fale ma fafo. O le foliga monobloc e iai laina lamolemole ma tafe lelei, e leai ni pito maai. O le sofa e faia i le polycarbonate, o se mea manino ae malosi e tetee atu i le taia ma le afaina i le tau. I lalo o se moli vaivai, o le tino manino e faamanatu mai ai foliga o se aloiafi. O le faapipiiina e aofia ai vaega e lua, aua o le nofoa e tuu i luga o le faavae o le tino autu. O le Spark e ofoina atu i faiga e tasi le nofoa ma le lua nofoa, e fua i le 1300 i le 800 i le 950 milimita ma le 2500 i le 800 i le 950 milimita. E fetaui le mamanu ma le tele o sitaili eseese i totonu o fale.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Auro

O le A' Design Award Auro na manumalo ai Spark Sofa, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu o le tulaga muamua, matagofie ma maoaʻe. O ē manumalo i le Auro o galuega fou tele, matuā vaai i le lumanaʻi ma susulu e faaalia ai le atamai, le poto ma le tomai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Spark Sofa e avea ma mea fou e matuā vivii, e faatulaga ai uiga fou ma tetele, e tuuina mai ai se tau e leʻi iai muamua. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Auro o se galuega ofoofogia, ua faaaloalogia, e aogā tele ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Spark Sofa e fatuina ai lagona malosi o le manaʻo, faaosofia le tuinanau, faalauiloa le fatufatuaʻi ma faamalosia i tatou.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Spark Sofa has smooth, fluid lines and lacks hash edges, a direct result of the procedure that produced this monobloc sofa. Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
Dimensions & Packaging: 2500mm x 800mm x 950mm
1300mm x 800mm x 950mm (single sofa)
Tags: Spark Sofa, smooth and fluid lines, polycarbonate material, monobloc structure, indoor and outdoor use, multi-scene usage
Production Technology: The polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create a stylish and comfortable sofa suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with smooth and fluid lines that lack harsh edges. The use of polycarbonate material provided the necessary resistance to shock and weathering while also allowing for a transparent yet sturdy appearance.
Research: The Spark Sofa's design emphasizes multi-scene usage, both indoors and outdoors, and its aesthetics are suitable for a variety of interior styles. The use of polycarbonate material provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor use.
Inspiration: Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
Project Duration: The project begins in China in July 2022 and ends in China in October 2022.
Operation Flow: To use the Spark Sofa, one needs to assemble the two parts, the main body base, and the seat. This is done by putting the seat on the base. The sofa's smooth and fluid lines make it comfortable and stylish, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The polycarbonate material used in the sofa's construction provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it a durable and reliable piece of furniture. The sofa is available in single and two-seater options, providing versatility in its use scenarios. The sofa's aesthetic is suitable for a variety of interior styles, and its design encourages multi-scene usage both indoors and outdoors.
Team Members: Chengfeng Cai
Yi Zhao
Ruidi Jiang
Yuanmo Li
Yuxi Mao
Risheng Liang