Strings Stolica bez naslona by Yuna Yamashiro is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Бронзана награда A' Design Award in Дизајн намештаја Competition Category.
БронзанаНамештај· 2026
Strings Stolica bez naslona
Client: Yuna Yamashiro
Бронзана награда A' Design Award Winner in Намештај Category
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The Design
About Strings Stolica bez naslona
Ova stolica crpi inspiraciju iz sanšina, tradicionalnog žičanog instrumenta sa Okinave u Japanu. Njena toplina i napetost žica izraženi su kroz prirodno drvo, mekane krivine i čvrsto zategnute kanape. Kanapi preko sedišta omogućavaju da se svakodnevni predmeti pričvrste na mesto, stvarajući trenutke radosti i udobnosti dok istovremeno dočaravaju prisustvo i svakodnevni život korisnika. Izrađena od oblikovanog šperploča, stolica postiže glatku krivinu od nogu do sedišta, dok slojeviti drveni sklop obezbeđuje čvrstinu, unoseći toplinu i nežnu stimulaciju u svakodnevni život.
The Recognition
About the Бронзана награда A' Design Award
Strings Stolica bez naslona 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 Strings Stolica bez naslona 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. Strings Stolica bez naslona 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
- Okinawa's traditional sensibilities spread worldwide, exploring new design approaches that blend seamlessly into modern living. As an island nation, Okinawa has developed its own distinct culture. The sanshin possesses a uniquely warm tone and form found only in Okinawa. This stool incorporates these elements into its design.This stool is designed to integrate into everyday life. Such cross-cultural sensibilities will become a presence that brings stimulation to everyday life.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 500mm x Depth 300mm x Height 450mm
- Tags
- Design, Stool, Chair, Furniture, Furniture Design, Wood, Strings
- Production Technology
- The manufacturing process utilizes molded plywood, achieving gentle curves by applying pressure to bend the wood. The structure draws inspiration from the tension and stringing seen in Okinawan sanshin instruments, employing a multi-layered wood construction that ensures visual lightness while maintaining sufficient stability. Wood is carefully selected and utilized to convey the warmth and natural atmosphere of Okinawa.
- Design Challenge
- To bend wood using pressure, I created a mold. For clean bending, the wood must adhere tightly to the mold. Finding the right pressure application proved challenging one that ensures the wood stays firmly pressed against the mold while maintaining stability until the shape is fully set.
- Research
- Okinawa's traditional sensibilities spread worldwide, exploring of new design approaches that harmonize with contemporary living.As an island nation, Okinawa has developed its own distinct culture. The sanshin possesses a uniquely warm tone and form found only in Okinawa. In this stool, those elements are incorporated into the design through form, texture, and the experience of use. Such cross-cultural sensibilities will become a presence that brings stimulation to everyday life.
- Inspiration
- This stool draws inspiration from the Sanshin, Okinawa's traditional musical instrument. Its design incorporates the warm resonance produced by the sanshin's sound and the beauty of tension and harmony inherent in its stringed structure. Just as the Sanshin has been a constant companion in daily life in Okinawa, existing as a warm memory, This stool was designed to quietly receive moments of time and presence in everyday life, becoming an object that lingers in memory.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2025 in Okinawa and finished in September 2025 in Okinawa.
- Operation Flow
- Users can temporarily hold daily necessities and personal items by slipping them between the cords. Slipping favorite items into this stool can lift your spirits, while slipping in mementos can provide emotional comfort. The cords are also replaceable, allowing users to customize the color to match their preferences or room decor. The central opening in the seat is designed to fit the body comfortably, enhancing seating comfort, while the trapezoidal outward-spreading legs enable efficient stacking. This allows the stool to naturally blend into everyday life.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #2: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #3: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #4: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025. Image #5: Yuna Yamashiro, Hiroto Nakamura, 2025.
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