Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo by Yifan Ding

Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo by Yifan Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

TšepeFenitjhara· 2024

Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo

by Yifan Ding

Client: Yifan Ding

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

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The Design

About Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo

Mongolo wa Buka: Minus ke setulo se se nang mokokotlo se entsweng ka ho ntsha thepa ho tswa sebopehong sa mantlha sa cube. Sephetho ke sebopeho se bonolo se nang le maemo a boreleli, a phallang hantle. Phetoho ye nngwe le ye nngwe ya bokahodimo e sebeletsa morero wa ergonomic. Mokoloko o tlase o fana ka sebaka sa ho phomola maoto. Mokoto o kaholimo o ntlafatsa boiketlo ba ho dula. Mokokotlo o kgutsitseng le mokoloko o kaholimo di sebetsa jwalo ka matsoho a ho tshwara, e leng ho etsang hore Minus e kgone ho phahamiswa fatshe habonolo. Mmele o entswe ka polasetiki, o phethetswe ka mmala o metaliki o bolutle bja lewatle kapa ka maemo a marmara a kentsweng ka mokgwa wa ho ina ka metsi (hydro dipping).

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, Minus Mosebetsi wa Mantlha: Setulo se se nang Mokokotlo e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Minus stool embodies a distinctive design philosophy, crafted by selectively subtracting from a basic cubic shape. This approach yields a minimalist form that speaks a language of simplicity while boasting elegant and fluid surfaces. Beyond its visual appeal, every subtle surface change has its ergonomic intent: a lower curve offers a restful place for the feet; an upper indentation enhances the seating experience; and a scooped back allows for effortless handling.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 420mm, Depth 350mm, Height 450mm
Tags: Stool, Furniture, Product design, Minimal
Production Technology: The whole stool will be made with plastic, the first finishing is slightly blue metallic coating, and the two with marble patterns will made by hydro dipping.
Design Challenge: The challenge during the design process is to find the right surface flow and match the entire minimal feelings. The designer solved this problem by adopting AR tools to inspect the subtle surface change in the actual size and real environment virtually.
Research: The design journey of the minus stool was marked by an extensive exploration of sitting ergonomics. The designer meticulously crafted prototypes using CNC machining, and to ensure the design met a wide range of needs, a diverse group of individuals was invited to experience the stool firsthand. Their feedback was invaluable, informing iterative modifications that honed both comfort and functionality. This collaborative process was fundamental, embedding user-centric insights into the very heart of the stool's design.
Inspiration: Minus stool is inspired by sculpture, an art form steeped in antiquity, has birthed innumerable masterpieces through the ages. Our forebears crafted exquisite shapes and curves from massive stones, showcasing their artistic prowess. This ancient method of expression, with its tangible and direct approach to creating beauty, has deeply inspired me.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 in Pasadena and finished in December 2023 in Pasadena, and was exhibited in Gallery at ArtCenter College of Design until now.
Operation Flow: When a person sits on the stool, the top surface provides surprisingly comfortable support, and users could place their feet at the bottom curve. Furthermore, the curve at the back and top together act as handles that facilitate the user to grab it from the floor.