Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award in Fenichara yeGadheni nePanze Competition Category.

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Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award Winner in Fenichara yePanze Category

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The Design

About Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda

Omni ifenicha yekunze yakagadzirirwa kushanda sezvigaro uye setafura kuburikidza nekutenderera. Chimiro chayo chine maumbirwo akakombama uye maumbirwo echisikwa. Nekutarisa kudyidzana kwevanhu uye ergonomics, Omni yakagadzirwa kupa nyaradzo yakanakisisa munzvimbo dzakasiyana dzekugara, uyezve ichipa kukwirira kwakakodzera kushandisa tafura kana yatendeuka. Yakareruka, Omni inopa kutenderera kusina kunetsa, kufamba, uye kuronga, ichipa kushanduka kwakawedzerwa uye nyaradzo yezviitiko zvekunze.

The Recognition

About the Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award

Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award wakahwinwa ne Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda, rukudzo rwakakwirira kwazvo runopiwa kumadhizaini akasiyana anozivikanwa nekugadzira, njere nekungwara. Vakunda veBronzi mabasa ane unyanzvi hwakakwana uye kugadzira kunoshamisa kunosimbisa ruzivo rukuru, pfungwa nehunyanzvi hwevagadziri vawo. Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda inotarisirwa kuva chinhu chinokudzwa kwazvo, chinoremekedzwa uye chinodiwa, chine hunyanzvi hunoonekwa uye zvitsva. Dhizaini iyi yakahwina Mubairo weBronzi we A' Design Award inosanganisa maitiro akanakisa muhunyanzvi, sayenzi, dhizaini netekinoroji uye yakasiyana nekutarisisa zvidiki. Omni Chigaro Chine Mabasa Akawanda inogutsa zvinodiwa zvakanaka, inobata zvishuvo, inokwezva manzwiro uye inomutsa kuda kuziva.

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