Clip Nofoa Malolo by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Apamemea in Mamanu Meafale Competition Category.

ApamemeaMeafale· 2023

Clip Nofoa Malolo

by Meiqing Tian

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Meafale Category

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The Design

About Clip Nofoa Malolo

Book Text: O le Clip o se nofoa malolo ua mamanuina mo nofoaga i fafo ma totonu o fale. O le foliga o le Clip e maua mai le manatu mai se pine pepa, e tuu atu ai i le nofoa se foliga mama ma le malie. O le faavaa uamea foliga pine e gaoioi e tali atu i le mamafa o le tagata o loo faaaoga, e faaleleia atili ai le mafanafana i le taimi e nofo ai. O se ogaumi uamea piopio i le vaega e nofo ai e fai ai se mataga e mafai ona tuu ai ni mea laiti. O le nofoa e faia i le uamea e ala i le punou, su'i, faapaepaeina e ala i le oneone (sandblasting), ma le ufiufi pauta (powder coating). O le faaaogaina o na o le tasi le mea e fau ai e faafaigofie ai le gaosiga ma lagolagoina ai foi le toe faaaogaina.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Clip Nofoa Malolo, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu ese e iloga i le fatufatuaʻi, le atamai ma le poto. O ē manumalo i le Apamemea o mea e iai le tomai atoa ma fatufatuaʻi mataʻina e faamaonia ai le poto masani tele, le mafaufau ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Clip Nofoa Malolo e avea ma mea e vivii tele, ua pelepelea, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Apamemea e tuufaatasia ai faiga sili i le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi ma e sili ona lelei i le mataituina o mea itiiti. Clip Nofoa Malolo e faamalieina matagofie manaʻoga, pa i manaʻo, faalataina lagona ma faaosofia le fia iloa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags: chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology: Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge: When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research: During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration: The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration: 12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow: A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits: All credits: Meiqing Tian