Capsule Sofa Modular by Stefano Ollino is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Parabot Competition Category.

PerakParabot· 2025

Capsule Sofa Modular

by Stefano Ollino

Client: Zito Living

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Parabot Category

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The Design

About Capsule Sofa Modular

Capsule mangrupa sofa modular anu dirancang pikeun rohangan hirup. Desainna nuturkeun basa rétro futuristik anu lemes, kalayan wangun buleud anu diideuan ku pod anu naék tina taneuh. Panyarandean leungeun dijieun jadi permukaan anu nyaman, sangkan jalma bisa ngedeng jeung reureuh di sakuliah sofa, teu ngan ukur dina tempat diukna wungkul. Capsule dijieun tina busa lemes sarta dilapis ku lawon élastis anu boga tékstur sarang lebah tilu diménsi. Sababaraha modul disadiakeun, sangkan unggal pamaké bisa ngawangun komposisi pribadi pikeun rohanganana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Capsule Sofa Modular mangrupa juara A' Design Award Perak, pangakuan anu luar biasa bergengsi anu dipasihkeun ka desain kelas luhur, endah jeung matak kagum. Para juara Perak téh karya anu pohara cemerlang jeung pohara kréatif anu ngagambarkeun kaahlian, bakat jeung kapinteran para désainerna. Capsule Sofa Modular diharepkeun jadi karya anu éndah, karya andalan anu pohara profésional jeung pohara inovatif. Desain juara A' Design Award Perak ieu mangrupa panemuan anu pohara kasohor jeung dikagumi anu mangpaat sarta ngamajukeun watesan seni, élmu, desain jeung téknologi. Capsule Sofa Modular mangrupa kréasi anu pohara diirikeun anu ngahudang kahayang, ngabawa rasa positip, jeung ngahudangkeun rasa heran jeung kagum.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Capsule Sofa embraces a retro-futuristic soft design language, redefining the role of its armrests as more than just structural elements. Designed for ultimate relaxation, it invites users to explore new ways of interacting with their sofa. Now, comfort extends beyond the seat, allowing you to lounge, embrace, and unwind on the armrests, making full use of the sofa's entire surface.
Dimensions & Packaging: The sofa presents different modules which allow the user to build his how composition with this dimensions: 1750mm × 1250mm × 720mm, 1500mm × 1220mm × 720mm, 1750mm × 1490mm × 720mm
Tags: furniture, sofa, furniture design, living room, living collection, capsule
Production Technology: The sofa is crafted from plush soft foam and enveloped in an elastic fabric featuring a unique three-dimensional honeycomb texture, adding both visual depth and tactile comfort.
Design Challenge: As mentioned before the most challenging part was designing an iconic product who can be accepted by the market.
Research: The challenge began with the goal of designing an iconic product, one that defies trends and stands out from the ordinary. From the initial sketches, we explored soft, inviting shapes instead of the rigid, serious forms that dominate the furniture industry today. The color palette focused on pastel tones, with the first concept emerging in a soothing, soft pink. To emphasize relaxation and friendliness, we reimagined the armrests, traditionally structural and overlooked, transforming them into the most comfortable and inviting parts of the sofa.
Inspiration: The Capsule Sofa embodies nature’s rebirth, inspired by a pod emerging from the earth with grace and elegance. More than just furniture, it symbolizes growth, blending raw natural beauty with refined craftsmanship. Each curve tells a story of transformation, where sophistication meets organic form. A timeless piece, it brings the serene essence of nature into your home, celebrating the harmony of design and the elegance that springs from the earth.
Project Duration: The project started in early June 2024 and the first product presentation happened at the Shanghai Furniture Fair in September 2024. At the end of the year has been awarded during the Guangzhou Design week with the Kapok Product Design Award 2024.
Operation Flow: As mentioned earlier, the key features include the flexibility to customize the structure using various modules and the innovative armrest design, which allows you to utilize the entire sofa surface for ultimate relaxation.
Image Credits: ZITO LIVING FURNITURECO.,LTD