Omni Kiti Chenye Kazi Nyingi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Samani za Bustani na Nje Competition Category.
ShabaSamani za Nje· 2024
Omni Kiti Chenye Kazi Nyingi
by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award Winner in Samani za Nje Category
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About Omni Kiti Chenye Kazi Nyingi
Omni ni kipande cha fanicha ya nje kilichobuniwa kufanya kazi kama kiti na meza kupitia kuzungusha. Umbo lake linaonyesha siluweta za mkunjo na maumbo asilia. Kwa kuzingatia mwingiliano wa binadamu na ergonomia, Omni imebuniwa kutoa ufariji bora katika nafasi mbalimbali za kuketi, huku pia ikitoa urefu unaofaa wa matumizi ya meza inapozungushwa. Nyepesi kwa uzani, Omni inatoa kuzungusha, kusogeza na kupanga kwa urahisi, ikitoa uwezo wa kubadilika na ufariji ulioboreshwa kwa uzoefu wa nje.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award
Omni Kiti Chenye Kazi Nyingi ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa unaotolewa kwa miundo bora inayotofautishwa kwa ubunifu, ustadi na busara. Washindi wa Shaba ni kazi za ufundi mwingi na bunifu ya kushangaza zinazothibitisha uzoefu mpana, mawazo na ustadi wa wabunifu wao. Omni Kiti Chenye Kazi Nyingi inatarajiwa kuwa kitu kinachothaminiwa sana, kupendwa na kuenziwa, ambacho ni cha kitaalamu na bunifu kwa kiasi kikubwa. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Shaba ya A' Design Award unajumuisha mbinu bora katika sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia, na ni bora kwa umakini wake kwa undani. Omni Kiti Chenye Kazi Nyingi hutosheleza mahitaji kwa uzuri, hugusa hamu, huvutia hisia na kuvutia udadisi.
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
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