Elderease 長者椅 by GuoYu Wang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 鐵獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

鐵傢俱· 2025

Elderease 長者椅

by GuoYu Wang

Client: Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award 鐵獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Elderease 長者椅

Elderease係一款專為長者設計嘅座椅,協助佢哋坐低同站起身。呢張椅採用一體式金屬鋼架結構,配以環保多層板同柔軟坐墊制成。向下按壓扶手會啟動一個結構機關,將座位升起並喺站立時支撐髖部,令起身過程更加輕鬆。減震組件確保整個動作順暢平穩。座椅高度同扶手位置均可根據唔同使用者需要進行調節。呢張椅嘅尺寸為闊660毫米、深560毫米、高880毫米,外觀設計適合融入家居室內環境。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 鐵獎

Elderease 長者椅是 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Elderease 長者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。Elderease 長者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: The development of the ElderEase Chair aims to bring a more comfortable experience to the elderly. Through innovative design, it provides assistance when seniors sit down and stand up. Unlike traditional chairs, it offers exceptional comfort and care tailored to the elderly, fully considering their pursuit of respect, personalization, and quality of life.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 660 mm x Depth 560 mm x Height 880 mm
Tags: Elderly chair, ergonomics, ease of use, innovative structure
Production Technology: The ElderEase Chair features an integrated metal steel frame structure, eco-friendly multi-layer boards, and a comfortable soft cushion design. Its innovative structural design ensures smoother use, providing natural assistance when sitting down and standing up. High-quality damping components offer an excellent user experience.
Design Challenge: The main challenge of the research lies in understanding and meeting the needs of the elderly population, and reflecting genuine care and respect for them through design. It is important that the chair conforms to ergonomic principles suitable for the elderly, ensuring safety, ease of use, and assistance with sitting down and standing up. Additionally, the materials should be comfortable and easy to maintain. At the same time, the stylish appearance should blend well with the home environment.
Research: Through extensive research on the elderly population, we found that they commonly face mobility issues and weakened strength due to aging. By incorporating innovative structural designs, the chair can assist elderly users in sitting down and standing up, supporting their natural postures and movements, thereby reducing joint and muscle strain. Additionally, the seat height and armrest positions are adjustable to accommodate the varying needs of different elderly users.
Inspiration: The physical strength of the elderly is declining, leading to many inconveniences in their daily lives. However, there are very few chairs designed for their use. Our design inspiration comes from addressing the pain points in the home lives of the elderly. We hope to design a chair that is suitable for the elderly, helping to improve their quality of life and enjoyment.
Project Duration: The project started in Shenzhen in March 2024 and was completed in Shenzhen in September 2024.
Operation Flow: Our goal is to design products that care for the elderly without making them feel singled out. Using it feels no different from using a regular leisure chair. When standing up, pressing down on the armrests activates a special structural design that raises the seat, providing lift to the hips and helping the elderly to stand up. The entire design seamlessly integrates the action of standing, making the product's use simple.
Team Members: Designer:Guoyu Wang
Designer:Yu Ren