Rollerback 餐椅 by Timothy Hardman is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2023

Rollerback 餐椅

by Timothy Hardman

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Rollerback 餐椅

Rollerback係一張為適應唔同體型而設計嘅餐椅。背墊可以喺一支橫杆上自由轉動,等坐低嘅人可以隨意向後靠,搵到唔同嘅坐姿,同時仍然可以得到支撐。椅架用實心鋼條焊接而成,皮革面料包裹住訂製泡棉軟墊。造型結合咗三角形、圓形同長方形三種基本幾何形狀,呈現出簡潔嘅外觀。Rollerback旨在透過容許活動,而唔係局限於單一固定姿勢,令用餐過程更加舒適。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Rollerback 餐椅是 A' Design Award 鐵獎得主，這是授予滿足人們對設計精良的創作所期待的專業與工業要求的優良設計的聲望認可。鐵獎得主展現出其創作者的高超技藝、高度專業化、專家級的理解力和創造能力。預計Rollerback 餐椅將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的創作，既實用又創新。這件贏得 A' Design Award 鐵獎的設計整合了行業最佳實踐，並擁有與專業知識和才華相結合的稱職技術特性。Rollerback 餐椅因其嚴謹而受到尊重，旨在提供有助於讓世界變得更美好的生活品質改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Every person has a different body, and no single dining chair caters to everyone because of that. The Rollerback Dining chair attempts to be a chair for all by allowing the person seated to relax into the back and roll the rear cushion as needed to fit their body. The chair combines the 3 basic geometric shapes, triangle, circle, and rectangle, to make a aesthetically pleasing yet simple design. The freely rotating cushion provides support while allowing you full range of motion, creating a comfortable and kinetic chair.
Dimensions & Packaging: 890 x 555 x 430
Tags: Chair, leather, dining chair, geometric
Production Technology: The chair was welded from solid steel bar and features leather upholstery over custom foam cushions. The rear cushion is mounted on a rod that allows it to freely rotate, while providing support.
Design Challenge: The most difficult part of this chair was mounting the rear cushion. The thin steel bar frame needs to be drilled out very precisely to allow for the support rod of the cushion to slot in.
Inspiration: Timothy designed the Rollerback dining chair to allow people to be more comfortable while dining. The common dining chair is uncompromising and does not allow for movement while seated. The Rollerback chair features a freely rotating cushion mounted on a rod that allows for multiple sitting positions to keep people more comfortable while seated, while still providing support.
Project Duration: The project started in March and ended in June 2022 in San Francisco
Operation Flow: This dining chair is meant to be used however it suits the person seated. The chair provides the essential support that a chair needs to, while letting roll into the back of the chair and get comfortable.
Team Members: Timothy Hardman