Cubee 模块化充气家具 by Yu Ren is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 银奖 in 家具设计 Competition Category.

银家具· 2025

Cubee 模块化充气家具

by Yu Ren

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 家具 Category

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The Design

About Cubee 模块化充气家具

Cubee是一款为小户型公寓与共享空间打造的模块化充气家具系统。每个模块通过气泵充气,约十秒即可充至完整尺寸。模块可单独使用,也可通过橡胶吸盘相互连接,组合出不同的座椅布局。内胆采用再生塑料制成,可拆卸的布艺外罩以拉链固定,并提供多种颜色与材质可选。模块可放气后平整收纳,从而降低运输与储存成本。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

Cubee 模块化充气家具是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Cubee 模块化充气家具将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Cubee 模块化充气家具是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Cubee is a modular inflatable furniture system that overcomes the form and function limitations of traditional furniture, offering flexible, convenient, and eco-friendly solutions. Each module can be freely assembled with suction cups. The inner liner is made from recycled plastic, and the removable cloth cover comes in various colors and materials. The inflatable design enables quick setup and disassembly, while flat packaging reduces transportation and storage costs.
Dimensions & Packaging: Cube: width 500 mm x depth 500 mm x height 500 mm
Cuboid: width 1000 mm x depth 600 mm x height 350 mm
This size is after inflating, it can be packed flat when not inflated.
Tags: Inflatable, Modular, Environmental friendly, Recycled materials, DIY combination, Multifunctional
Production Technology: Cubee's production process focuses on sustainability, using transparent recycled plastic for the inflatable liner to minimize environmental impact. The durable, easy-to-clean cloth cover comes in various colors and materials. High-performance rubber suction cups ensure a secure connection between modules. The liner features rapid inflation technology, fully inflating in 10 seconds, making setup quick and simple. The removable cover, attached with a zipper, allows for easy cleaning or replacement.
Design Challenge: One of the main challenges in designing Cubee was ensuring structural stability while maintaining portability and ease of use. Inflatable products need to be durable and airtight over time, especially with frequent use and movement, making air leakage and deformation key concerns. The suction cups underwent extensive testing to guarantee a secure connection and a comfortable user experience. Precise adjustments to the material and shape of the suction cups were needed to balance firmness and flexibility. The hole design in the liner presented additional technical challenges, requiring both structural integrity and functional versatility. Lastly, balancing eco-friendly materials with cost control was crucial, as the design team aimed to keep production costs reasonable without compromising quality or sustainability.
Research: Cubee offers a flexible and innovative solution to the rising demand for space-saving, eco-friendly, and multifunctional furniture. The design team analyzed the market's pain points, particularly the lack of flexibility, sustainability, and portability in traditional furniture. By exploring inflatable technology and modular design, Cubee achieves diverse functionality while prioritizing convenience and environmental impact. The choice of materials and technology ensures both durability and comfort, all while reducing environmental strain.
Inspiration: Cubee's inspiration comes from the increasing tightness of living space and people's demand for multifunctional and flexible furniture. Cubee solves the pain point of inconvenient handling, installation and storage of furniture in small apartments and shared spaces. At the same time, it gives users a more environmentally friendly and convenient living experience. The inflatable design frees furniture from tedious installation and transportation, and can quickly change its use.
Project Duration: The project will start in Shenzhen in December 2023 and be completed in Shenzhen in August 2024.
Operation Flow: Cubee is easy to use. With a simple air pump, users can quickly set up the seat. Each module can be used alone or connected with suction cups to create various furniture configurations. The cloth covers are easily replaced with zippers to suit different occasions. When not in use, the modules can be deflated and stored flat for easy transport or storage. Users become both furniture users and designers, as Cubee transforms from a seating system into an interactive, flexible part of daily home life, adding fun and versatility.
Team Members: Designer: Yu Ren
Designer: Shibing Yang