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Colby Lounge Počivalni stol – avtor Cameron Smith

Delo Colby Lounge Počivalni stol avtorja Cameron Smith je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2026 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje pohištva.


BronastaPohištvo· 2026

Colby Lounge Počivalni stol

avtor/ica: Cameron Smith

Naročnik: Furniture Smith

Dobitnik nagrade Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Pohištvo

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O dizajnu Colby Lounge Počivalni stol

Colby Lounge je počivalni stol, zasnovan za otroke in odrasle. Oblika temelji na dveh zaobljenih eliptičnih blazinah, ki jih je navdihnilo človeško telo. Zaobljene oblike omogočajo več sedečih položajev, tako da lahko uporabnik sedi pokončno, se namesti bočno ali se zvije v klobčič. Noge so izdelane iz precizno upognjenega aluminija s prašno barvano površino, nevzporedna postavitev nog pa zagotavlja stabilnost brez prečnih opor. Penasto jedro je prevlečeno z mikrovlakni Alcantara v enobarvnih ali črtastih odtenkih. Stol meri 1020 mm v širino, 930 mm v globino in 760 mm v višino.

Priznanje

O nagradi Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award

Colby Lounge Počivalni stol je prejemnik Bronaste nagrade A' Design Award, zelo prestižnega priznanja, ki se podeljuje izjemnim oblikovanjem, ki se odlikujejo po ustvarjalnosti, iznajdljivosti in bistrosti. Prejemniki Bronaste nagrade so v celoti spretni in presenetljivo ustvarjalni artefakti, ki potrjujejo bogate izkušnje, domišljijo in zvitost svojih oblikovalcev. Od Colby Lounge Počivalni stol se pričakuje, da bo visoko cenjen, občudovan in ljubljen predmet, opazno profesionalen in inovativen. To oblikovanje, nagrajeno z Bronasto nagrado A' Design Award, vključuje najboljše prakse v umetnosti, znanosti, oblikovanju in tehnologiji ter je odlično po pozornosti do podrobnosti. Colby Lounge Počivalni stol sijajno zadovoljuje potrebe, se dotika želja, očara čustva in vzbuja radovednost.

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Zasluge, člani ekipe in tehnične podrobnosti, ki jih je posredoval oblikovalec.

Edinstvene lastnosti
Meet the Colby Lounge Chair: a whimsical, playful chair designed to ignite joy and creativity in children and adults. Inspired by shapes that echo the human form, its soft rounded elliptical design invites people to explore various seating positions and engage in imaginative play. Enhanced by vibrant Alcantara fabric coverings, Colby's Lounge Chairadds personality to any environment, making it versatile for both residential and commercial spaces.
Dimenzije in embalaža
1020mm wide x 930mm deep x 760mm tall
Oznake
lounge chair, Children furniture, playful design
Proizvodna tehnologija
The structural legs are precision-bent aluminum finished in various powder-coat colorways. High-performance Alcantara microfiber is used to cover the foam core for a durable and comfortable finish. Multi-panel construction allows for solid or striped color applications. The human-form-inspired dual-ellipse configuration is engineered for structural integrity under dynamic loading conditions typical of active play environments.
Oblikovalski izziv
The primary design challenge was engineering the complex leg geometry required for both aesthetic and structural performance. The legs feature multi-directional bends, creating a wider front stance than rear. The non-parallel leg configuration was used as a design and structural solution to keep the chair from racking without the need for crossbracing. A custom fastener design was needed to overcome the geometric constraints maintaining clean visual lines while ensuring structural integrity under climbing loads.
Raziskave
Design research focused on children's furniture and interaction pattern with the objective to create seating that encourages active play while meeting parental durability requirements. Methodology involved iterative prototyping from initial concept through 3D printed scale models to full engineering prototypes. Primary participant was designer's child providing real-world usage insights. Results showed children naturally adopt multiple seating positions when furniture permits. Key insight: traditional static seating limits child engagement. Impact: demonstrates furniture can serve dual function as play equipment, influencing family furniture market toward more interactive designs.
Inspiracija
The design originated from a chair prototype with two elliptical forms I initially built for my son, Colby, when he was a baby. I reimagined the concept as a lounge chair centered on addressing children's need for playful, imaginative furniture while meeting parents' requirements for durability and safety. The human-form-inspired elliptical geometry encourages multiple seating positions, transforming furniture into an interactive play element that withstands active use.
Trajanje projekta
The first sketch was created in 2022. The first prototypes were completed May 2025 with the design entering production.
Potek delovanja
Colby Lounge Chair invites natural, intuitive interaction through its soft, rounded shapes that invite people to interact with the chair in different ways. Users can sit traditionally, lounge sideways, or curl up. Children instinctively explore different positions and use the sturdy aluminum legs as climbing aids to reach the seat, turning furniture into playground equipment. The elliptical cushions cradle the body comfortably in any position. Parents appreciate how the design withstands climbing and bouncing while encouraging creative, active sitting that keeps children engaged
Člani ekipe
Cameron Smith, designer
Zasluge za slike
Meagan West

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