Bio Isihlalo esinemikhono by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
IbhulonziIfenisha· 2022
Bio Isihlalo esinemikhono
Client: Vladimir Zagorac
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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About Bio Isihlalo esinemikhono
I-Bio iwuhlu lwezihlalo eziphansi ezinemikhono, eziklanywe ukuze zisetshenziswe ezindlini zesimanje. Isikhala esisemuva kwesihlalo sikhumbuza iqabunga noma igobolondo, futhi isimo siyaguquka eduze komphetho wangaphandle sibe yisimo esifana nembali yesitshalo iCalla aethiopica. Lo mphetho ugoba kancane ngasemuva futhi uphakame ohlangothini olulodwa, okudala isimo esingalingani (asymmetric silhouette). Ukungalingani kwenzeka kuphela ezindaweni ezingaphandle zesimo, ngakho-ke ukukhululeka nobunjiniyela bomzimba (ergonomics) kuyagcinwa. Izinto ezisetshenzisiwe zihlanganisa i-thermoplastics ebunjwe ngesimo, insimbi, i-aluminium ebunjiwe (cast aluminum), uphayini we-oki (oak wood) kanye nesikhumba.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Bio Isihlalo esinemikhono iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Bio Isihlalo esinemikhono ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Bio Isihlalo esinemikhono iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The ambiguous shape of the opening on the seat's back, recognizable as a leaf or shell transforms into a more characteristic form similar to the flower of the Calla aethiopica plant on the edge of the backrest. This edge bends slightly backwards and rises on one side, creating a new visual effect as opposed to the other side. The asymmetry of the silhouette does not affect the functionality and ergonomics of the seat since changes in the shape occur only in the outer areas of the form.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width / Depth: up to 680mm, Height: 849mm (medium)
- Tags
- Asymmetry, Natural, Bio-form, Growth, Stylization
- Production Technology
- Molded thermoplastics, Welded laser-cut and pressed steel, Cast aluminum, Oakwood, Leather
- Design Challenge
- The shape of the seat can be associated with a multitude of natural forms but also with the general characteristics of the living world. The silhouette of the seat is defined through two edge curves similar in shape but with subtle differences such as curvature, orientation, distortion, and depth. These gradual changes emphasize growth as a universally understandable natural pattern and accentuate the form through minimal spatial deformations associated with gravity and weight. A firm overall construct was kept whilst utilizing asymmetry as one of the main chosen attributes.
- Research
- The research was performed by analyzing samples from flora and fauna and simplification and stylizing through drawings and 3D computer models. The result contains no unnecessary visual details, and was driven by the challenge of creating asymmetrical functional aesthetics within an ergonomic fresh design, universally understood as a bio-form. Different variants were developed depending on the purpose of the chair and type of legs, with metal and wood as starting materials. The organic lines of the seats are additionally emphasized in contrast with the materials of the legs.
- Inspiration
- Bio is a conceptual research project in the subject of stylistics created as a part of doctoral studies. The proposal of the chair collection was inspired by organic shapes and universal principals of nature.
- Project Duration
- The project lasted one semester at the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade.
- Operation Flow
- Bio is a low armchair collection designed for various usages. It complements modern interiors with simplistic asymmetry and unobtrusive form open to interpretation.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Vladimir Zagorac and the Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
- Team Members
- Designer: Vladimir Zagorac
Mentor: Marko Lukovic - Image Credits
- Vladimir Zagorac, Faculty of Applied Arts in Belgrade
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