Point Àpótí Ìjókòó by Yuina Nakada is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ilé Competition Category.
IdẹOhun-èlò Ilé· 2026
Point Àpótí Ìjókòó
by Yuina Nakada
Client: Nakada Yuina
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ilé Category
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The Design
About Point Àpótí Ìjókòó
Àpótí ìjókòó yìí dá lórí ìfàsẹ́yìn ojú-ìwòye nípasẹ̀ èdè oníhàmẹ́ta tí ó rọrùn jùlọ. Ẹsẹ̀ mẹ́ta tí a yí padà pàdé ní àwọn ibi ìfọwọ́kàn tí ó kéré jùlọ, tí ó sì ṣàṣeyọrí ìwọ̀ntúnwọ̀nsì ẹlẹ́wà tí ó dàbí ẹni pé ó tako agbára òòfà ilẹ̀. Ìtẹ̀wọ́gbà díẹ̀ tí ó wà lára àwọn ẹsẹ̀ náà fi ìrọ̀lẹ̀ àdánidá kún ìrísí jiọmẹ́tírì rẹ̀, nígbà tí àwọn àlàfo tí ó wà láàrin ibi ìjókòó àti àwọn ẹsẹ̀ ń pèsè ìfúyẹ́ tí ó tayọ. A ṣe é láti inú pákó ìtẹ̀pọ̀ tí a mọ, èyí tí ó mú kí àpẹrẹ náà ní agbára ìkọ́lé nínú ìrísí tẹ́ẹ́rẹ́. Iṣẹ́ yìí ń ṣiṣẹ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí àpótí ìjókòó tí ó wúlò àti gẹ́gẹ́ bí ère oníṣẹ́-ọnà ewì, tí ó ń pe àwáfin nípasẹ̀ àìbáramu ìdákẹ́jẹ́ àti ẹwà rẹ̀.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
Point Àpótí Ìjókòó jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Point Àpótí Ìjókòó yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Point Àpótí Ìjókòó ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The title poinT reflects the structure's essence: point for minimal contact, and the final T for the triangle. Composed solely of triangles, this stool pursues a refined visual tension. Three legs support each other at minimal contact points, achieving an elegant equilibrium that seems to defy gravity. The soft curves of the plywood add organic softness to the geometric form, while the intentional space between the seat and legs creates a sense of lightness.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 340mm x Depth 340mm x Height 455mm
- Tags
- Stool, Triangle, Point, Three, Sculpture, Plywood, Minimalism
- Production Technology
- This stool is crafted from molded plywood, achieving both structural strength and delicate curves. To maintain visual purity, custom made metal connectors designed specifically for this triangular shape are used at the joints. These connectors are precisely concealed within the structure, making them nearly invisible even from gaps, thus preserving the space's sense of openness. A minimal clear finish highlights the natural wood grain and the refined layers of the plywood.
- Design Challenge
- The primary challenge was maintaining the aesthetic of floating while ensuring structural integrity. Specifically, to preserve the open gaps, the joints needed to be concealed, but this proved difficult with standard tools. To overcome this, I handcrafted custom metal connectors tailored to the unique triangular shape. Ultimately, this allowed me to overcome technical constraints and keep the original intuitive vision vividly alive within the final functional beauty.
- Research
- I was drawn to the beauty of the inverted triangle, pursuing a form that achieves stability with minimal contact points. Rather than relying on complex calculations, I discovered through the process of carefully engaging with the wood that natural balance emerges in the quiet moment when the angle simply settles into place. This research suggests the possibility that a designer's intuition can give form to a poetic harmony that cannot be fully explained by numerical data alone.
- Inspiration
- This project draws inspiration from the intrinsic beauty and structural balance inherent in triangles. By incorporating an inverted triangle into a functional stool, I aimed to achieve both a light appearance and stable practicality. The intentionally created spaces generate a quiet, airy presence without feeling heavy. These gaps allow the stool to blend naturally into its surroundings, creating a refined harmony that coexists comfortably with the space.
- Project Duration
- The project started in June 2025 and ended in January 2026.
- Operation Flow
- This stool is designed for simple, intuitive use in daily life. Its defining feature is the opening between the seat and legs. This allows your hand to slip in naturally, making it easy to carry the lightweight stool. Additionally, the angled triangular legs enable efficient stacking for storage. By combining these practical elements, it offers a convenient experience in any space while maintaining a sculptural beauty.
- Image Credits
- [Image #1: Yuina Nakada
[Image #2: Yuina Nakada
[Image #3: Yuina Nakada
[Image #4: Yuina Nakada
[Image #5: Yuina Nakada
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