Dhyan Umqondo Wokuphumula We-Chaise by Sasank Gopinathan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
IgolideIfenisha· 2020
Dhyan Umqondo Wokuphumula We-Chaise
Client: Karimeen Inc.
Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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The Design
About Dhyan Umqondo Wokuphumula We-Chaise
Umqondo wokuphumula we-Dyhan uhlanganisa ukwakheka kwanamuhla ngemibono yendabuko yasempumalanga kanye nemigomo yokuthula kwangaphakathi ngokuxhuma nemvelo. Kusetshenziswa iLingam njengogqozi lwamafomu kanye nensimu yeBodhi-isihlahla nezingadi zaseJapan njengesisekelo kumamojuli womqondo, uDhyan (Sanskrit: zindla) uguqula amafilosofi asempumalanga abe ukucushwa okuhlukahlukene, okuvumela umsebenzisi ukuba akhethe indlela yakhe eya ku-zen / ukuphumula. Imodi echibini lamanzi lizungeza umsebenzisi nge-waterfall ne-echibini, ngenkathi imodi yensimu izungeza umsebenzisi nge-greenery. Imodi ejwayelekile iqukethe izindawo zokugcina ngaphansi kwesikhulumi esisebenza njengethelufu.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award
Dhyan Umqondo Wokuphumula We-Chaise iwinile uMklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo yeklasi yokuqala, emangalisayo nephawulekile. Abawinile beGolide yimiklamo emisha kakhulu, enombono ongaphambili futhi egqamile ebonisa ubuhlakani, ukuhlakanipha nobuchule babaklami babo. Dhyan Umqondo Wokuphumula We-Chaise ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto entsha edunyiswe kakhulu, ebeka isitayela futhi ebalulekile elethe inani elingakaze libonwe. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wegolide we-A' Design Award ungumgomo omangalisayo nohlonishwayo osiza kakhulu futhi osunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Dhyan Umqondo Wokuphumula We-Chaise idala imizwa ejulile yesifiso, ivuse intshiseko, ikhuthaze ukudala futhi iyasiheha.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- In order to alleviate stress and achieve relaxation and "zen", Dhyan's modularity provides users with 3 environments to choose from: Standard mode (with storage), Garden mode (with side planters) and Water-Pond mode (with waterfall fountain). The design amalgamates eastern philosophies by encouraging solace with the elements of nature. Garden mode surrounds you with plants/trees while Water-Pond mode surrounds you with water and the sound of falling water, which is relaxing and considered good feng shui.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- general dimensions of the concept: L 2010mm, W 1010mm, H 875mm (standard mode), H 1062mm (including LED lamp)
- Tags
- zen, relaxation, pond, waterfall, garden, meditation, contemplation
- Design Challenge
- finding a way to maintain the original concept of a shiva-linga form while trying to make the design appear light and elegant was quite challenging. Initial designs had very bulky bases, until I was inspired by looking at premium European furniture, and decided to go in a minimalist and "light" direction.
- Inspiration
- For most working people, the daily stress of work is a hassle. Sometimes all you want at the end of the day is to relax in a contemplative/meditative environment. Inspired by the form of the Shiva Linga, the Bodhi Tree and Japanese gardens, the idea was to create a space where one's state of mind is at peace. It is quite apparent upon observation that proximity to nature brings about a more relaxing mindset, and I aimed to bring that into the home in a more intimate way, especially for urban dwellers who lack much contact with nature.
- Project Duration
- The project is conceptual and took 3 months from idea to what you see now. It started as a sketch as a "shiva-linga"-inspired chair design, and later I discovered there was more potential in its form and spent the next few months refining the idea of the chair as a form of escape from stress.
- Operation Flow
- The chair can be standalone or connected by a power source to power the USB charger on the tablet and LED lamp, as well as the water pump (pond mode). The lamp and tablet are optional extras, and can be retrofitted. standard mode has extra storage compartments behind and beside the seat.
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