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Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи by Zahra Hamzelou

Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи by Zahra Hamzelou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Тимер бүләге in Мебель Дизайны Competition Category.


ТимерМебель· 2026

Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи

by Zahra Hamzelou

Client: Zahra Hamzelou

A' Design Award Тимер бүләге Winner in Мебель Category

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The Design

About Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи

Болыт йомшак капчык-кәнәфисе — болыт рухындагы тигезсез силуэты белән аерылып торган үзенчәлекле утыргыч булып, визуаль йомшаклыкны эргономик тотрыклылык белән берләштерә. Йомрылып төшә торган гадәти йомшак капчыклардан аермалы буларак, аның ике катлы дизайны яңадан тутырыла торган эчке кат һәм формасын, уңайлылыгын саклар өчен алына һәм машинада юыла торган тышлык белән җиһазландырылган. Төрле яшьтәге һәм буйдагы кулланучылар арасында үткәрелгән сынау эмоциональ җиңеллек ягыннан уртача 4.75/5 балл алды, аны еш кына "кочаклап алу" кебек тоемлау дип сурәтлиләр. Югары вискозалы кабат эшкәртелә торган тукымалар буенча хәзерге тикшеренүләр заманча эчке җиһазларда тотрыклы кулланышны хуплый.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Тимер бүләге

Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи – A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүчесе, бу яхшы эшләнгән иҗат җимешләреннән көтелгән профессиональ һәм сәнәгать таләпләренә җавап бирә торган яхшы дизайннарга бирелә торган абруйлы танып белү. Тимер җиңүчеләре үз авторларының зур осталыгын, югары махсуслашуын, белгечләрчә аңлавын һәм иҗади сәләтен күрсәтә. Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи югары бәяләнгән, соклана торган һәм яратыла торган, практик һәм яңа иҗат җимеше булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн тармакның иң яхшы практикасын берләштерә һәм белем һәм талант белән бәйләнгән компетентлы техник үзлекләргә ия. Cloud Төп функция: Йомшак капчык-кәнәфи җентеклелеге өчен хөрмәтләнә һәм дөньяны яхшырак урынга әйләндерергә булышучы тормыш сыйфатын яхшырту өчен эшләнгән.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Cloud Beanbag Chair by Caspiloun is an innovative seating solution blending cloud-inspired irregularity with ergonomic structure. Unlike conventional beanbags that collapse, its proprietary sewing technique and compartmentalized liner retain form under pressure, delivering a "hug-like" embrace (emotional response 4.75/5 from diverse users, ages 20-67, and heights 150-190 cm). Key features include refillable EPS micro-beads, a machine-washable teddy fabric cover, and customizable Sky/Earth variants for tailored comfort. Handcrafted in Tabriz under registered brand Caspiloun (trademark registration 479476), it promises sustainability as Negotiations with Arta Shokouh (Yazd, Iran) secure high-viscose recyclable velvet for future production. This design offers practicality, emotional resonance, and visual uniqueness as co-equal strength.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions: 1400 mm (W) x 1000 mm (D) x 700 mm (H). Outer cover: removable, machine-washable teddy fabric (locally sourced). Inner liner: durable textile with calibrated EPS micro-beads, refillable for longevity. Weight: 9-11 kg (varies by Sky/Earth version). Packaging: liner and cover shipped separately, enabling local filling to minimize international shipping weight and carbon footprint. Technical properties include a proprietary sewing technique ensuring form retention under load, validated by diverse users (ages 20-67, heights 150-190cm). Future iterations target high-viscose recyclable covers.
Tags
beanbag, cloud-inspired furniture, ergonomic seating, emotional wellness, refillable design, washable cover, sustainable seating, cozy comfort, innovative upholstery, Caspiloun beanbag
Production Technology
The Cloud Beanbag Chair features a dual-layer system: a durable inner liner with compartmentalized EPS micro-bead filling supported by a proprietary sewing technique ensuring form retention under load while maintaining flexibility. The removable outer cover, crafted from locally sourced teddy fabric for the prototype, offers machine-washability and tactile comfort. Handcrafted in Tabriz via modular assembly at Caspiloun, it enables unfilled shipping to minimize logistics impact. User testing (Number: 8, ages 20-67, heights 150-190cm) confirmed the refillable liner’s adaptability (ease of use 3.875/5, enhanced by Sky/Earth variants). Negotiations with Arta Shokouh (Yazd, Iran) secure high-viscose recyclable velvet for future production, promising sustainability alongside practicality, emotional resonance, and visual appeal.
Design Challenge
The greatest challenge was crafting a soft seat that retains shape under pressure while ensuring ergonomic support and visual lightness, inspired by clouds yet practical for daily use. Machine washability without structural loss posed a hurdle, exacerbated by limited local materials and Iran’s regulatory constraints on imports. Culturally, beanbags were unfamiliar, requiring education, while historical furniture norms favored rigidity. Testing with diverse users (ages 20-67, heights 150-190cm) overcame this: despite initial height concerns, they rated comfort 4.5/5 and relief 4.75/5. A proprietary sewing technique and modular design, refined through prototyping, addressed these obstacles, validated by Caspiloun’s IP (industrial design 49570).
Research
This project employed a user-centered, hands-on design approach. The goal was to craft a chair echoing Thich Nhat Hanh’s mindful rest (Peace Is Every Step, 1991) and Nietzsche’s judgment-free peace (Twilight of the Idols, 1889), easing stress with a comforting hug. Years of custom orders informed testing, using surveys, observations, and video with paper forms. Eight participants (ages 20-67, heights 150-190cm, balanced gender) tested it. Results: 4.5/5 comfort, 5/5 reclining, 4.75/5 emotional relief ("hugged" feel). Insights, aligning with Massaud’s emotional resonance, show softness boosts well-being. This impacts design by prioritizing emotion, society via mental health, and business through innovation.
Inspiration
The Cloud Beanbag Chair draws inspiration from the soft, irregular forms of clouds, echoing Friedrich Nietzsche’s judgment-free natural peace (Twilight of the Idols, 1889) and Thich Nhat Hanh’s mindful rest (Peace Is Every Step, 1991). This natural motif shapes its ergonomic design, offering a "hug-like" embrace that supports relaxation, validated by user feedback (emotional relief 4.75/5 across ages 20-67, heights 150-190cm). Inspired by Jean-Marie Massaud’s emotional resonance, it creates a calming presence in overstimulated settings, blending tactile softness with structural stability.
Project Duration
The Cloud Beanbag Chair project commenced in January 2025 and was completed in June 2025. All phases-ideation, prototyping, user testing, and production-were executed in Tabriz, Iran, within the Caspiloun workshop. Local participants, ranging from ages 20 to 67 and heights 150 to 190cm, contributed feedback that refined the design’s proportions and validated its comfort and adaptability. The project is registered with the Intellectual Property Center of Iran (industrial design 49570) and branded under Caspiloun (trademark 479476).
Operation Flow
The Cloud Beanbag Chair is ready to use-simply place it and sit down. You’ll sink into its soft embrace, lean back, and find natural support that feels like a hug, adapting to your shape effortlessly. Users of all ages (20-67) instantly relax, describing it as "hugging" and "relieving" with a 4.75/5 emotional relief rating. Unlike ordinary beanbags that lose form, its unique design holds its shape, providing consistent comfort. The washable, refillable cover keeps it fresh, while its lightweight build and customizable Sky/Earth versions enhance usability, making every moment a peaceful retreat.
Patents
Copyrights belong to Zahra Hamzelou, 2025. Industrial design registered with Intellectual Property Center of Iran, Registration No. 49570, Zahra Hamzelou, 2025. Trademark (2025) Caspiloun, Registration No. 479476, Zahra Hamzelou.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Zuzanaghe Studio (Caspiloun), Cloud Beanbag Chair, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Zuzanaghe Studio (Caspiloun), Cloud Beanbag Chair (Lifestyle View), 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Zuzanaghe Studio (Caspiloun), Cloud Beanbag Chair (Close-up), 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Zuzanaghe Studio (Caspiloun), Cloud Beanbag Chair (Interaction Scene), 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Zuzanaghe Studio (Caspiloun), Cloud Beanbag Chair (No Background), 2025.
Video Credits: Videographer Zuzanaghe Studio (Caspiloun), Cloud Beanbag Chair Product Film, 2025. Background music: “Romantic Bolero Orchestra and Sax - Romantic South American Music,” Pixabay License, no attribution required.

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