Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Farnijarka Beerta iyo Bannaanka Competition Category.

NaxaasFarnijarka Bannaanka· 2024

Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Farnijarka Bannaanka Category

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The Design

About Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan

Omni waa qalab albaabka dibadda loo sameeyay oo loo qorsheeyay inuu u shaqeeyo labadaba fadhiisasho iyo miis marka la wareejiyo. Qaabkiisu wuxuu leeyahay qaabab qalloocan iyo muuqaalo dabiici ah. Iyadoo la tixgelinayo isdhexgalka dadka iyo raaxada jidhka, Omni wuxuu u naqshadeeysan yahay inuu bixiyo raaxo heer sare ah oo ku haboon habab fadhiisasho kala duwan, halka uu sidoo kale bixinayo dherer ku habboon isticmaalka miiska marka la wareejiyo. Culays yar awgeed, Omni wuxuu bixiyaa wareegid, dhaqaaq, iyo habayn fudud, taasoo siinaysa dabacsanaan iyo raaxo dheeri ah waayo-aragnimada dibadda.

The Recognition

About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award

Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Omni Kursi Shaqo-badan si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.

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