Uyilo olubizwa ngokuba yi-Aeriform Isitulo Esinezingalo olwenziwe ngu-Kristian Ruden ngumwini obekekileyo webhaso elinobukhazikhazi le-2025 Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lokhuphiswano lwe-Uyilo lweFanitshala.
IbhronziIfanitshala· 2025
Aeriform Isitulo Esinezingalo
ngu Kristian Ruden
Umxhasi: Kristian Ruden
Umwini we-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award Kudidi Lwe-Ifanitshala
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Malunga ne-Aeriform Isitulo Esinezingalo
I-Aeriform Armchair ichaza ngokutsha ukonwaba ngendlela yayo entsha ye-ergonomics noyilo. Yaqanjwa kwi-virtual reality yaze yaxhaswa zizifundo ze-anthropometric, esi situlo sinika iindlela ezininzi zokuhlala, ukusuka ekuphumleni ngokuthe gqolo nasecaleni ukuya kwinkxaso ethe nkqo. Uyilo lwaso olugudileyo lubonisa ukujikeleza okulula kunye nesiseko esinomthamo sokungxengxeza okuthuleyo. Yenziwe ngeqokobhe ye-fiberglass, ugqinisho oluthambileyo, kunye nelaphu okanye isikhumba somgangatho ophezulu, i-Aeriform idibanisa ubukho obucokisekileyo nokusebenza okunenzuzo, ukwenza ibe yongezeko olugqamileyo kwizakhiwo zangaphakathi zanamhlanje.
Ukuqatshelwa
Malunga ne-Ibhaso Lebhronzi le-A' Design Award
Aeriform Isitulo Esinezingalo 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. Aeriform Isitulo Esinezingalo 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. Aeriform Isitulo Esinezingalo iyanelisa iimfuno ngokumangalisayo, ichukumisa iinqwenelo, ikhwebela iimvakalelo kwaye itsala umdla.
Emva Koyilo
Ikhithi Yeendaba
Iziqinisekiso, amalungu eqela kunye neenkcukacha zobugcisa ezinikezelwe ngumyili.
- Iimpawu Ezizodwa
- The Aeriform is a luxury seating design focused on both comfort and aesthetic appeal. Its form draws inspiration from aerodynamic shapes, offering a sculptural presence. Crafted from high-quality materials, the armchair is designed with ergonomic support in mind. The use of innovative materials and precise craftsmanship sets it apart, blending artistry with functionality. Its unique design serves as both a functional piece and a statement of elegance, making it suitable for high-end interiors.
- Imilinganiselo nePakishini
- Amchair sports 3 layer fiberglass frame with XPS foam core, various thickness and hardness of PU padding foam, fabric/leather upholstery with a single seam running around the edge. Base is done in steel with a 3D printed shell (time saving measures during prototype creation).
Dimensions of armchair: 1026 x 931x 1135
Dimensions of ottoman: 687 x 571 x 409 - Iithegi
- Armchair, sculptural, ergonomic, luxury, comfort, presence, high-end, dynamic, aerodynamic, seating
- Ubuchwepheshe Bokuvelisa
- The prototype started with a foam core, CNC-milled from XPS foam and assembled with adhesive foam. It was sanded smooth, coated with epoxy resin, and layered with fiberglass for a strong shell. The base and legs were laser-cut steel, welded, and finished with a 3D-printed shell. The frame was padded with foam and batting, then covered with a precisely cut and sewn fabric. Finally, the chair was assembled with its base, lazy Susan, and headrest cushions.
- Umngeni Woyilo
- Main challenge was the lack of proper studies of comfort in anthropometric books. While ergonomy is well documented, there isn't much information abou comfort. Ergonomy looks at things from 2 dimensions, and while it's a good start, seating is usually a dynamic activity for the body and needs to be studied in 3-4 dimensions. Thats why personal testing on the jig was conducted.
- Uphando
- Research started with ergonomics. Drawing inspiration from anthropometry books and personal tests on a special jig constructed to allow for change in seat and backrest positioning and change of angles. From that data was constructed a 3D "skeleton" of the armchair and then iterations took place in virtual reality. Testing was performed with people ages 18-60 as the main target demographic. First 1:1 model was made out of polystyrene and tested as well. Drawing conclusion on overall dimensions.
- Inkuthazo
- The Aeriform Armchair draws inspiration from the natural elegance of bird wings, evoking the feeling of an embrace. Designed entirely within virtual reality, the form was conceived from a flowing, ribbon like structure suspended in space. Influenced by Pierre Paulin’s Ribbon Chair, the design was further refined to create a more imposing and luxurious piece. Extensive prototyping and ergonomic testing via jigs and models were undertaken to ensure optimal comfort across various seating angles.
- Ubude Beprojekthi
- Work on the project began in December 2023 and came to conclusion in June 2024 as the main focus of the diploma project.
- Ukuhamba Komsebenzi
- The Armchair is designed for ease and comfort, promoting a natural seating posture. Its flowing structure supports the body, distributing weight evenly and allowing various sitting angles, such as sideways or with legs crossed. No complex adjustments are needed; interaction is intuitive. A Lazy Susan facilitates movement and fidgeting, while the springy base offers a rocking motion. The design combines aesthetic elegance with practical functionality for a comfortable and inviting experience.
- Iipathenti
- Patent pending. PVZ 2024-42455. Kristian Ruden. 2024. UPV.
- Amagunya Emifanekiso
- Image #1: Creator Kristian Ruden, Photo of Aeriform, 2024
Image #2: Creator Kristian Ruden, Photo of Aeriform, 2024
Image #3: Creator Kristian Ruden, Render of Aeriform, 2024
Image #4: Creator Kristian Ruden, Render of Aeriform, 2024
Image #5: Creator Kristian Ruden, Render of Aeriform, 2024
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