Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo by Meiqing Tian

Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo by Meiqing Tian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

BoronseFenitjhara· 2023

Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo

by Meiqing Tian

Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Winner in Fenitjhara Category

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The Design

About Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo

Clip ke setulo sa boikhathollo se etselitsoeng libaka tse ka ntle le tse ka hare. Sebopeho sa Clip se nka boikhothaletso ho clip ea pampiri, se fana ka setulo sena sebopeho se bobebe le se natefisang. Foreime ea tsepe e bopehileng joaloka clip e sokamisoa ho latela boima ba motho ea sebelisang setulo, e ntlafatsa boiketlo ba ho lula. Thupa ea tsepe e kobehileng setulong e theha selikalikoe se ka tšoarang lintho tse nyenyane. Setulo se hlahisitsoe ka tsepe ka mokhoa oa ho kobisa, ho thaepa (welding), ho phunya ka lehlabathe (sandblasting) le ho kolobetsa ka poutlelo (powder coating). Tšebeliso ea sesebelisoa se le seng e boloka tlhahiso e le bonolo hape e tšehetsa ts'ebelisoa hape (recycling).

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Clip Setulo sa Boikhathollo e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The chair features a unique clip-like structure that dynamically adjusts to the user's weight, resulting in an enhanced sitting experience. The seat's curved metal rod cleverly forms a loop, offering a handy storage option for small items.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 29''W x 28.5''L x 34.5''H
Tags: chair, furniture, metal, creative, design, modern
Production Technology: Material: Steel. This design's production process involves four steps: bending metal pipes, welding, sandblasting, and powder coating. Despite its simplicity, these steps yield a visually striking piece of furniture that boasts both an artistic appearance and a relatively low production cost and difficulty. Also, the recycling process is significantly simplified, with only one material used throughout the chair's design.
Design Challenge: When creating the final prototype, it proved challenging to accurately determine the twisting angle and length of the steel rods for the backrest and seat portion. The calculations did not match the computer simulation precisely, making adjustments a significant obstacle to overcome.
Research: During the design process, a key consideration for me was how to make furniture more playful. Taking inspiration from the shapes of traditional outdoor chairs and everyday objects found in daily life, I created a form that strikes a balance between elegance and whimsy. The resulting design appears refined and delicate, yet also playful and lighthearted.
Inspiration: The Clip Chair is a versatile seating option that seamlessly transitions from outdoor to indoor environments. The design of this chair bears a resemblance to a paper clip, lending it a playful and whimsical aesthetic.
Project Duration: 12.2022
Brooklyn, New York
Operation Flow: A lounge chair fits both outdoor and indoor spaces great. While serving as a comfortable seat, it can also serve as a decorative piece in user's home.
Image Credits: All credits: Meiqing Tian