Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ifenisha Yangaphandle Competition Category.

IbhulonziIfenisha Yangaphandle· 2024

Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi

by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Yangaphandle Category

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The Design

About Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi

I-Omni yifenisha yangaphandle eyakhelwe ukusebenza njengendawo yokuhlala netafula ngokuphenduka. Isimo sayo sinezithombe ezijikeleziwe nezimo zemvelo. Ngokucabangela ukuxhumana kwabantu kanye ne-ergonomics, i-Omni yakhelwe ukunikeza ukunethezeka okugculisayo ezimeni zokuhlala ezahlukahlukene, kanti inikeza ukuphakama okufanele ekusetshenzisweni kwetafula uma iphenduka. Ilula, i-Omni inikeza ukuphenduka, ukuhanjiswa nokuhlelwa okulula, inikeze ukuguquguquka okwengeziwe nokunethezeka kokuhlangenwe nakho kwangaphandle.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi 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. Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi 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. Omni Isihlalo Esinezinhloso Eziningi 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: 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