Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Apamemea in Meafale i Fafo Competition Category.

ApamemeaMeafale i Fafo· 2024

Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

A' Design Award Apamemea Winner in Meafale i Fafo Category

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The Design

About Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega

Omni o se meaafale i fafo na fuafuaina e galue e pei o se nofoa ma se laulau e ala i le taamilomilo. O lona foliga o lo'o fa'aalia ai ni ata pi'o ma foliga fa'alenatura. Fa'atasi ai ma le manatu i fegalegaleaiga o tagata ma le talafeagai o le tino, na fuafuaina Omni e omai ai le to'a sili ona lelei i tulaga nofoa eseese, a'o tu'uina mai fo'i se maualuga talafeagai mo le fa'aogaina e pei o se laulau pe a taamilomilo. Mama, e ofoina atu e Omni le taamilomilo faigofie, fe'avea'i, ma le fa'atulagaina, e maua ai le fetuuna'i lelei ma le to'a mo aafiaga i fafo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Apamemea

O le A' Design Award Apamemea na manumalo ai Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega, 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 Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega 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. Omni Nofoa Fa'atuatele Galuega 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: Omni, an outdoor furniture piece designed to function both as seating and tabletop through rotation. Its form features curvy silhouettes and organic shapes. With consideration of human interactions and ergonomics, Omni is designed to offer optimal comfort in various seating positions, while also providing a suitable height for table use when rotated. Lightweight, Omni offers effortless rotation, movement, and arrangement, providing enhanced flexibility and comfort for outdoor experiences.
Dimensions & Packaging: When in chair position, Wide 20.5 inch x Depth 28.5 inch x Height 27.5 inch
Tags: Chair, Table, Movable, Convertible, Outdoor, Exterior, Public, Multifunctional, Ergonomics, Curve, Armchair
Production Technology: Rotomolding, Recyclable Thermoplastics, Recyclable Polyethylene
Design Challenge: Adjustments of the curvature and shapes
Research: We looked into the typical forms and arrangements of public seating, examining the interactions between individuals and public seating, as well as the limitations in functionality and aesthetics commonly associated with such seating.
Ergonomic considerations guided the adjustment of curvature and shape, optimizing comfort and usability. Feasibility studies using scaled physical models helped validate and enhance the design concept.
Inspiration: Omni draws inspirations from the growing appreciation for outdoor experiences in the context of pandemic and post-pandemic times that many traditional indoor activities are now being transferred to outdoor settings. Designed to enhance human interaction and expand outdoor possibilities, this versatile and flexible piece combines seating and tabletop functionality, addressing limitations both in functionality and aesthetics of traditional outdoor arrangements.
Project Duration: Designed Feb - May 2021, Philadelphia, USA
Operation Flow: Omni offers a unique rotational feature, allowing a seamless transformation from a chair to a tabletop with a simple 90-degree rotation. Its lightweight construction facilitates easy movement, rotation, and arrangement, enabling users to create diverse furniture sets tailored to different activities. This design promotes human interactions and sparks user creativity. Additionally, the organic curvy shapes of Omni provide a range of sitting options, ensuring comfort and versatility for users to find their preferred seating positions.
Team Members: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu
Image Credits: Xinyi Huang
Chenyang Yu