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Misfit کرسی by Chanhee Kim

Misfit کرسی by Chanhee Kim is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award کانسی انعام in فرنیچر ڈیزائن Competition Category.


کانسیفرنیچر· 2024

Misfit کرسی

by Chanhee Kim

A' Design Award کانسی انعام Winner in فرنیچر Category

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The Design

About Misfit کرسی

مِس فِٹ ایک لکڑی کی کرسی ہے جو بیٹھنے کے مختلف انداز کو سہارا دینے کے لیے ڈیزائن کی گئی ہے۔ یہ کرسی بیچ کی لکڑی سے بنائی گئی ہے اور اس پر ساٹن وارنش کی فنشنگ کی گئی ہے، جو مواد کے قدرتی رنگ کو نمایاں کرتی ہے۔ خمدار پچھلی ٹانگیں ایک نیم دائروی پشت گاہ سے جڑتی ہیں، جسے لیمینیشن بینڈنگ کے ذریعے شکل دی گئی ہے۔ ٹانگیں، پشت گاہ اور کراس بارز مختلف زاویوں پر آپس میں ملتے ہیں اور ایک متوازن مجموعہ تشکیل دیتے ہیں۔ مورٹس اور ٹینن جوڑ اور ویجڈ جوڑ استحکام اور پائیداری فراہم کرتے ہیں۔ نیم دائروی پشت گاہ ریڑھ کی ہڈی کو سہارا دیتی ہے اور جب صارف پہلو کے رخ بیٹھے تو بھی سہارے کا کام دیتی ہے۔

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award کانسی انعام

Misfit کرسی A' Design Award کانسی انعام کا فاتح ہے، جو ان ممتاز ڈیزائنز کو دیا جانے والا انتہائی باوقار اعتراف ہے جو تخلیقی صلاحیت، چالاکی اور ذہانت سے پہچانے جاتے ہیں۔ کانسی کے فاتحین نہایت ماہرانہ اور حیرت انگیز طور پر تخلیقی نمونے ہیں جو اپنے ڈیزائنرز کے وسیع تجربے، تخیل اور ذہانت کی تصدیق کرتے ہیں۔ Misfit کرسی سے توقع کی جاتی ہے کہ وہ ایک نہایت قدر کی جانے والی، سراہی جانے والی اور عزیز شے ہوگا جو قابل ذکر حد تک پیشہ ورانہ اور جدید ہے۔ A' Design Award کانسی انعام جیتنے والا یہ ڈیزائن فن، سائنس، ڈیزائن اور ٹیکنالوجی میں بہترین طریقوں کو شامل کرتا ہے اور تفصیلات پر توجہ میں ممتاز ہے۔ Misfit کرسی ضروریات کو خوبصورتی سے پورا کرتا، خواہشات کو چھوتا، جذبات کو مسحور کرتا اور تجسس کو اپیل کرتا ہے۔

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Misfit Chair is characterized by curved rear legs connected to the handle of the backrest. The legs, backrests, and crossbars all meet at distinctive angles, contributing to its unique design, and reflecting the unconstrained spirit of the current generation. Mortise and tenon joints ensure stability and wedged joints enhance durability, especially in connecting the backrest and rear legs. The semicircular backrest adds aesthetic appeal and allows versatile seating.
Dimensions & Packaging
Width 695mm X Depth 705mm X Height 805mm
Tags
chair, chair design, furniture, Gen-Z, woodworking
Production Technology
The backrest was made through lamination bending, and all legs and crossbars were pulled out from angled wooden rods converted into round wooden rods through a router table. The frame consists of a half-lap joint, and the seat is also fitted to the frame. Satin varnish is used for an overall finish to stand out for beech wood's unique beautiful natural color.
Design Challenge
The most challenging aspect of the project was securely connecting the angled and intricate joints. As someone who had only been learning woodworking for just over two years, creating this chair posed a significant challenge for me. However, after numerous trial and error attempts, I successfully achieved sturdy connections for all the joints. This experience left me with the lesson that perseverance in the face of challenges can lead to success.
Research
This project aimed envisioning the element of good furniture and setting the direction for my future work. Studying historical pieces, I found that great chairs often express stories of their time through unique, functional forms. Similarly, as a member of present era, I believe my designs should reflect the narrative of my generation, making them distinctive and something only my generation or I can achieve Through this project, I tried to explore individuality and beauty of present generation.
Inspiration
In general, older generations are more likely to perceive younger generations as crooked misfits. However, In my opinion, The quirkiness of the younger generation does not represent rebellion but can be interpreted as an authentic journey of self-discovery and embracement of individual freedom. With this in mind, this furniture features legs, backrest, and crossbars meeting at entirely different angles while coming together in harmony, reflecting the spirit and beauty of the current generation.
Project Duration
Started in March 2023 in Seoul. Finished in December 2023 in Seoul.
Operation Flow
The semi-circular backrest provides firm support for the spine, allowing users to sit in various positions comfortably. For instance, even when the user twists their body at a 90-degree angle, the portion that served as an armrest now functions as back support. This aligns with the concept of a perversed, unconstrained generation, offering the functionality of being able to seat in diverse postures.

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