Bio 扶手椅 by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銅傢俱· 2022

Bio 扶手椅

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: Vladimir Zagorac

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Bio 扶手椅

Bio係一系列為現代室內空間而設計嘅矮身扶手椅。椅背嘅鏤空造型令人聯想起一塊葉或者貝殼，而喺外邊緣附近，形態逐漸轉變成類似馬蹄蓮（Calla aethiopica）花朵嘅形狀。呢個邊緣微微向後彎曲，並喺一側向上揚起，形成不對稱嘅輪廓。呢種不對稱僅出現喺造型嘅外部區域，因此舒適性同人體工學都得以保留。物料包括模塑熱塑性塑膠、鋼材、鑄鋁、橡木同皮革。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Bio 扶手椅是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Bio 扶手椅將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Bio 扶手椅出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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