Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweFanitshala yeGadi kunye nangaPhandle Competition Category.

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Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ifanitshala yangaPhandle Category

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The Design

About Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi

U-Omni yifanitshala yangaphandle eyilelwe ukusebenza njengendawo yokuhlala kunye nomphezulu wetafile ngokujikeleza. Imilo yayo inemiboniso ejikele-jikele kunye neemilo zendalo. Ngokuthathelwa ingqalelo ukusebenzisana kwabantu kunye ne-ergonomics, u-Omni uyilelwe ukunika intuthuzelo efanelekileyo kwiindawo ezahlukeneyo zokuhlala, ngelixa ekwanikezela ubude obufanelekileyo bokusetyenziswa kwetafile xa ujikelezisiwe. Ulula, u-Omni unikezela ngokujikeleza okulula, ukuhamba, nokumiselwa, kunikeza ukuguquguquka okongezelelekileyo kunye nentuthuzelo kumava angaphandle.

The Recognition

About the Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award

Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo kakhulu okunikwa imiyilo ephawulekayo eyahlukaniswa kukuyila, ubukrelekrele nobukrelekrele. Abaphumeleleyo beBhronzi ziimveliso ezinobuchule obukhulu nezidala ngokumangalisayo ezingqina amava aphangaleleyo, ukucinga nokwazi ukuzenzela kwabayili bazo. Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimpahla exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo enobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award ubandakanya iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu kubugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha kwaye ugqwesile ngenxa yokunikela ingqalelo kwiinkcukacha. Omni Isitulo Esinokusebenza Ngeendlela Ezininzi iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.

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