Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran by Yifan Ding

Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran by Yifan Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Beusi in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

BeusiParabot· 2024

Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran

by Yifan Ding

Client: Yifan Ding

A' Design Award Beusi Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran

Minus nyaéta korsi tanpa sandaran anu dijieun ku cara ngurangan bahan tina bentuk kubus dasar. Hasilna mangrupa bentuk minimalis kalayan permukaan anu lemes tur ngalir. Unggal parobahan permukaan boga tujuan ergonomis. Lengkungan handap nyayogikeun tempat pikeun suku. Legokan luhur ningkatkeun kanyamanan diuk. Bagian tukang anu dilegokkeun sarta lengkungan luhur mangfungsi jadi cecekelan, sahingga Minus bisa diangkat tina lantai kalayan gampang. Awakna dijieun tina plastik, dipinis ku lapisan metalik biru caang atawa ku pola marmer anu digunakeun ngaliwatan téhnik hydro dipping.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Beusi

Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran mangrupa juara A' Design Award Beusi, pangakuan anu bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain alus anu minuhan sarat profésional jeung industri anu diharepkeun tina kréasi anu dirarancang alus. Para juara Beusi nunjukkeun kaahlian anu hébat, spésialisasi anu luhur, pamahaman ahli jeung kamampuh kréatif para kréatorna. Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran diharepkeun jadi kréasi anu dihargaan, dikagumi jeung dipikanyaah anu praktis jeung inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Beusi ieu ngalebetkeun prakték pangalusna industri sarta ngabogaan ciri téknis anu mampuh pakait jeung pangweruh praktis jeung bakat. Minus Korsi Tanpa Sandaran dihormat pikeun katelitianana sarta dirarancang pikeun méré paningkatan kualitas hirup anu mantuan ngajadikeun dunya tempat nu leuwih hadé.

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.