Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara ya Serapa le ya Kantle Competition Category.

BoronseFenitjhara ya Kantle· 2024

Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

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

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The Design

About Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata

Omni ke thepa ya ka ntle e etselitsoeng ho sebetsa ka bobedi e le setulo le tafole ka ho potoloha. Sebopego sa yona se na le mekgobo e kobehang le mebopeho ya tlhaho. Ka ho nahana ka kamano ya batho le ergonomics, Omni e etselitsoe ho fana ka boiketlo bo phethahetseng maemong a fapaneng a ho dula, ha e ntse e fana ka bophahamo bo nepahetseng ba ho e sebedisa e le tafole ha e potolotsoe. E bobebe, Omni e fana ka ho potoloha, ho sisinyeha le ho hlophisa ntle le boima, e ntse e matlafatsa ho fetoha le boiketlo ba maemo a ka ntle.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata 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. Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata 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. Omni Setulo sa Mesebetsi e Mengata e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

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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