Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay by Hongji Yin

Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay by Hongji Yin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Bronse in Disenyo ng Muwebles Competition Category.

BronseMuwebles· 2026

Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay

by Hongji Yin

Client: Hongji Yin

A' Design Award na Bronse Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay

Ang Bondo ay isang sofa na pang-loob ng bahay na idinisenyo upang suportahan ang panlipunang interaksyon sa tahanan. Ang anyo ng Bondo ay hango sa panlipunang ugali ng mga lobo, na sabay-sabay na nagpapahinga at kumikilos. Ang sofa ay may sukat na 227 cm ang lapad, 106 cm ang lalim, at 89 cm ang taas, na may taas ng upuan na 38 cm. Ang panloob na istruktura ay gumagamit ng plywood na pinutol gamit ang precision CNC na may spliced-fill composite backboard. Ang takip ay gawa sa telang Knoll, at isang dekoratibong backplate na gawa sa walnut ang pumapalit sa karaniwang box-style na pagkakabuo. Maaaring pagdugtungin ang ilang unit upang makabuo ng mas malaking pinagsasaluhang espasyo ng upuan.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Bronse

Ang Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse, isang lubhang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga natatanging disenyong nakikilala sa pagkamalikhain, katalinuhan at talas ng isip. Ang mga nagwagi ng Bronse ay mga likhang lubhang mahusay at kapansin-pansing malikhain na nagpapatunay sa malawak na karanasan, imahinasyon at pagkamaparaan ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay ay isang lubos na pinahahalagahan, hinahangaan at minamahal na bagay na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Bronse ay nagsasama ng pinakamahuhusay na kasanayan sa sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya, at mahusay dahil sa pansin nito sa detalye. Ang Bondo Sofa Pang-loob ng Bahay ay kahanga-hangang tumutugon sa mga pangangailangan, humahaplos sa mga hangarin, bumibighani sa damdamin at umaakit sa pag-uusisa.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Bondo is a prototype that reflects my speculation on social behavior and ecological systems. A sofa often bears functions like social interaction, resting, and food sharing. All of these resonate well with the social behavior of wolves, which are highly efficient and collaborative social animals. By referencing the image of wolves'social interaction, this project is expected to promote indoor activities and facilitate social interaction.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 227cm x Depth 106cm x Height 89cm
Seat height 38cm
Tags: Nature, Organic, Special Structure, Knoll, Ergonomics, Sculpture Sofa
Production Technology: The sofa is crafted with high-grade Knoll fabric, selected for its superior tactile properties tailored for sublime skin contact. The internal structure features precision CNC-cut plywood, combined with an innovative spliced-fill composite backboard design that optimizes perfect harmony between artistry and stability. Breaking away from conventional box-style assembly, the decorative walnut wood backplate transforms meticulous craftsmanship into a distinctive visual statement.
Design Challenge: A major challenge is to incorporate features of abstract social behavior patterns into a tangible object. Such disparity between biomimetic abstraction and manufacturability in actual industrial production challenged the proceeding of this sofa design. As a result, I extracted the iconic image of two wolves grooming each other, interpreted it into formal design language using sketches, modeling, and rendering, and ultimately infused such a social mode into the physical construct of my project.
Research: Through the completion of the project, I conducted profound research into biology, sociology, and human-centered design. To mirror the wolf pack behavior via my design, an ethological analysis and a comparison between human and wolf hunting modes are carried out. I also organized 5 groups, with 3-5 persons each, to simulate living circumstances using the sofa. After meticulously reviewing and analyzing the post-occupancy questionnaires, I adjusted the dimensions of the product accordingly.
Inspiration: The project was inspired by the social behavior and interaction of wolves, which often collaborate to hunt and rest. By incorporating these social features and their symbiotic relationship into the design, I intend to foster interaction and mutual assistance among humans, and ultimately promote interpersonal relationships. Further, this project transcends mere bio-inspiration, boldly exploring the nuanced boundaries of biology, design, aesthetics, and functionality.
Project Duration: The project started as a design in October 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2024 in Los Angeles.
Operation Flow: Designed as indoor furniture that advocates social interaction, Bondo could encourage users of all ages to enjoy their lives with a close social distance. People can simply grab a cup of coffee and some snacks and sit with their family to enjoy the latest TV series or watch a breathtaking football match. When we need to host a party of over ten people, we can combine several pieces of this furniture together to form a shared space.
Patents: Hongji Yin holds the copyright for all visual
Image Credits: Photographer Hongji Yin, Bondo, 2024. ]