D'Wierk Bondo Indoor-Sofa vum Designer Hongji Yin ass en héich geschätzten Gewënner vum prestigiéisen 2026 A' Design Award an Bronze an der Wettbewerbskategorie Miwwelendesign.

BronzeMiwwelen· 2026

Bondo Indoor-Sofa

vum Hongji Yin

Client: Hongji Yin

A' Design Award an Bronze Gewënner an der Kategorie Miwwelen

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Den Design

Iwwer Bondo Indoor-Sofa

Bondo ass en Indoor-Sofa, dat entworf gouf, fir sozial Interaktioun doheem z'ënnerstëtzen. D'Form vum Bondo bezitt sech op d'Sozialverhale vu Wëllef, déi zesumme raschten an agéieren. De Sofa moosst 227 cm an der Breet, 106 cm an der Déift an 89 cm an der Héicht, mat enger Sëtzhéicht vun 38 cm. Déi intern Struktur benotzt präzis CNC-geschnidde Sperrholz mat enger zesummegesatener Réckplack aus gespléckten Fëllelementer. Den Iwwerzuch ass Knoll-Stoff, an eng dekorativ Réckplack aus Nossbaum ersetzt déi üblech Këschtebau-Montage. Verschidden Eenheete kënne verbonne ginn, fir e gréissere gemeinsame Sëtzraum ze bilden.

D'Unerkennung

Iwwer den A' Design Award an Bronze

Bondo Indoor-Sofa ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Bondo Indoor-Sofa e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Bondo Indoor-Sofa erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

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Eenzegaarteg Eegeschaften: Bondo is a prototype that reflects my speculation on social behavior and ecological systems. A sofa often bears functions like social interaction, resting, and food sharing. All of these resonate well with the social behavior of wolves, which are highly efficient and collaborative social animals. By referencing the image of wolves'social interaction, this project is expected to promote indoor activities and facilitate social interaction.
Dimensiounen & Verpackung: Width 227cm x Depth 106cm x Height 89cm
Seat height 38cm
Tags: Nature, Organic, Special Structure, Knoll, Ergonomics, Sculpture Sofa
Produktiounstechnologie: The sofa is crafted with high-grade Knoll fabric, selected for its superior tactile properties tailored for sublime skin contact. The internal structure features precision CNC-cut plywood, combined with an innovative spliced-fill composite backboard design that optimizes perfect harmony between artistry and stability. Breaking away from conventional box-style assembly, the decorative walnut wood backplate transforms meticulous craftsmanship into a distinctive visual statement.
Design Erausfuerderung: A major challenge is to incorporate features of abstract social behavior patterns into a tangible object. Such disparity between biomimetic abstraction and manufacturability in actual industrial production challenged the proceeding of this sofa design. As a result, I extracted the iconic image of two wolves grooming each other, interpreted it into formal design language using sketches, modeling, and rendering, and ultimately infused such a social mode into the physical construct of my project.
Fuerschung: Through the completion of the project, I conducted profound research into biology, sociology, and human-centered design. To mirror the wolf pack behavior via my design, an ethological analysis and a comparison between human and wolf hunting modes are carried out. I also organized 5 groups, with 3-5 persons each, to simulate living circumstances using the sofa. After meticulously reviewing and analyzing the post-occupancy questionnaires, I adjusted the dimensions of the product accordingly.
Inspiratioun: The project was inspired by the social behavior and interaction of wolves, which often collaborate to hunt and rest. By incorporating these social features and their symbiotic relationship into the design, I intend to foster interaction and mutual assistance among humans, and ultimately promote interpersonal relationships. Further, this project transcends mere bio-inspiration, boldly exploring the nuanced boundaries of biology, design, aesthetics, and functionality.
Projetdauer: The project started as a design in October 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2024 in Los Angeles.
Operatiounsablaf: Designed as indoor furniture that advocates social interaction, Bondo could encourage users of all ages to enjoy their lives with a close social distance. People can simply grab a cup of coffee and some snacks and sit with their family to enjoy the latest TV series or watch a breathtaking football match. When we need to host a party of over ten people, we can combine several pieces of this furniture together to form a shared space.
Patenten: Hongji Yin holds the copyright for all visual
Bildnoweis: Photographer Hongji Yin, Bondo, 2024. ]