Omni 多功能椅 by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 戶外傢俱設計 Competition Category.
銅戶外傢俱· 2024
Omni 多功能椅
by Chenyang Yu and Xinyi Huang
A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 戶外傢俱 Category
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About Omni 多功能椅
Omni是一件戶外家具設計作品，透過旋轉可同時作為座椅及檯面使用。其外形採用流線型輪廓及有機形態。Omni在設計時充分考慮人體互動及人體工學，能夠在多種坐姿中提供最佳舒適度，並在旋轉後提供適合作為檯面使用的高度。Omni輕巧靈活，可輕鬆旋轉、移動及編排，為戶外體驗帶來更強的靈活性及舒適感。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 銅獎
Omni 多功能椅是 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Omni 多功能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。Omni 多功能椅出色地滿足需求，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
- 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
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