Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн баштенског намештаја и намештаја за отворени простор Competition Category.

БронзанаНамештај за отворени простор· 2024

Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Намештај за отворени простор Category

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The Design

About Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica

Omni je komad vrtnog nameštaja dizajniran da pomoću rotacije funkcioniše i kao sedište i kao sto. Njegov oblik karakterišu zakrivljene siluete i organski oblici. Uzimajući u obzir ljudsku interakciju i ergonomiju, Omni je dizajniran da pruži optimalnu udobnost u različitim položajima sedenja, a kada je rotiran, obezbeđuje odgovarajuću visinu za korišćenje kao sto. Lagan, Omni omogućava jednostavno okretanje, pomeranje i aranžiranje, pružajući povećanu fleksibilnost i udobnost za boravak na otvorenom.

The Recognition

About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award

Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica је добитник Бронзане награде A' Design Award, високо престижног признања које се додељује изванредним дизајнима који се одликују креативношћу, домишљатошћу и оштроумношћу. Добитници Бронзане награде у потпуности су вешти и упечатљиво креативни артефакти који потврђују велико искуство, машту и снаљажљивост својих дизајнера. Очекује се да Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica буде високо цењен, дивљен и вољен предмет, запажено професионалан и иновативан. Овај дизајн награђен Бронзаном наградом A' Design Award уграђује најбоље праксе у уметности, науци, дизајну и технологији и одличан је по пажњи према детаљима. Omni Višefunkcionalna Stolica сјајно задовољава потребе, дотиче жеље, очарава осећања и привлачи радозналост.

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