Delo Uni Primarna funkcija: Pomožna mizica Uni avtorja Xubai Li je izjemno cenjeni dobitnik prestižne nagrade 2026 Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v tekmovalni kategoriji Oblikovanje pohištva.
BronastaPohištvo· 2026
Uni Primarna funkcija: Pomožna mizica Uni
avtor/ica: Xubai Li
Naročnik: Xubai Li
Dobitnik nagrade Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award v kategoriji Pohištvo
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Preverite status nagrade za #182518Dizajn
O dizajnu Uni Primarna funkcija: Pomožna mizica Uni
Besedilo knjige: Uni združuje notranje in zunanje površine ter ustvarja nekonvencionalne oblike. Navdihnjen z origamijem in negativnim prostorom je Xubai Li mizico zasnoval tako, da je ploščato aluminijasto pločevino oblikoval v tridimenzionalno telo. Z merilom od modelov v razmerju ena šestnajstina do prototipov v polni velikosti dosega stabilnost s pomočjo geometrije, ki temelji na pregibanju. Namenjen urbanim okoljem Uni deluje hkrati kot miza in kot samostoječ objekt, saj zagotavlja neoviran negativni prostor in mobilnost za sodobno studijsko bivanje, pri tem pa ohranja nevsiljiv videz.
Priznanje
O nagradi Bronasta nagrada A' Design Award
Uni Primarna funkcija: Pomožna mizica Uni 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 Uni Primarna funkcija: Pomožna mizica Uni 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. Uni Primarna funkcija: Pomožna mizica Uni 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
- Uni is a singular, continuous form that transmutes a flat aluminum sheet into a sophisticated, freestanding volume. By blurring the line between interior and exterior, the design achieves a structural duality where the tabletop and base exist as one uninterrupted gesture. Its innovation lies in this seamless geometry, offering a sculptural aesthetic that redefines traditional furniture assembly through minimalist rationale. This piece was designed by Xubai Li and manufactured by Bestcase in New York, United States, in a collaboration program, led by Rhode Island School of Design.
- Dimenzije in embalaža
- 533 mm × 508 mm × 457 mm
- Oznake
- industrial decor, aluminum furniture, minimalist design, side table, sheet metal, sculptural furniture, origami
- Proizvodna tehnologija
- Uni is made with 5052 Aluminum sheet in .25-inch thickness. The process can be divided into three simple stages: 1. Roller Bending and Brake Press Bending 2. Edge Welding 3. Sand and Standard Waxed Finish to preserve the original aesthetic of the raw material.
- Oblikovalski izziv
- The main challenge was finding a form that elegantly embodies the essence of origami while adapting to harsh sheet metal processes. Every additional pressed piece introduced unwanted aesthetic noise. To solve this, we minimized assembly to a singular, continuous form. We also bypassed standard industry powder coating; instead, a simple waxed finish preserved the aluminum's subtle shine, reducing maintenance while celebrating the material's raw, industrial elegance.
- Raziskave
- The research for Uni was a hybrid of theoretical exploration and material investigation. The primary objective was to subvert traditional expectations of furniture by blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. The study sought to translate the philosophical principles of origami—transforming a flat, meaningless plane into a meaningful 3D volume—into a functional furniture silhouette.
The methodology employed a "form-from-flatness" approach, utilizing comparative analysis of contemporary sheet metal furniture and traditional origami techniques. Data collection included a literature review of origami philosophy and an analysis of Asian aesthetic principles regarding "negative space" as a poetic element. Additionally, market data from furniture e-commerce platforms was analyzed to identify consumer trends in urban high-density housing.
Technical feasibility was established through consultations with manufacturing specialists to define production constraints. Physical experimentation involved a rigorous iterative prototyping process:
Initial Phase: One-sixteenth and one-quarter scale models were used to test folding geometry.
Testing Phase: Full-scale models were constructed from plastic and strength-enhanced corrugated boards (0.25-inch thickness) to simulate final material behavior.
Review Phase: Interviews with design professionals were conducted to evaluate the aesthetic impact and functional utility of the prototypes.
The research revealed a market gap for pieces that balance "visual openness" with sculptural presence. A key insight was that studio and condo dwellers increasingly prioritize furniture that provides "breathing room" through negative space without sacrificing artistic permanence. Uni impacts the design field by offering a dual-purpose solution: a minimalist utility surface and a monumental sculpture. By utilizing blank space as a functional element, the design addresses the need for openness in small architectural footprints. - Inspiracija
- Inspired by origami, Uni explores the transformation of a two-dimensional aluminum plane into a self-supporting, multi-dimensional volume. The design utilizes fundamental roller bending techniques to transform a single sheet into a sophisticated, freestanding object. By eliminating traditional joinery in favor of a singular, continuous gesture, Uni achieves structural integrity.
- Trajanje projekta
- The project started its design process in February 2024 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, and finished its first edition for manufacturing in May 2025 in New York, United States, and was first exhibited in International Contemporary Furniture Fair 2025 in New York City, United States, and the Convention Center in the same month, in Rhode Island, United States.
- Potek delovanja
- Uni isn't just a table; it's functional art. You interact with it by placing items on its surface or simply admiring it. As you walk around the room, its folded metal design visually transforms from a solid block into an airy, open sculpture. It performs better than standard furniture because it serves dual purposes: it provides a handy resting spot for everyday objects while elevating your space as a beautiful, free-floating centerpiece that doesn't need to be hidden away.
- Zasluge za slike
- Image #1: Photographer Jonah Takagi, Uni, 2025.
Image #2: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
Image #3: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
Image #4: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
Image #5: Creator Xubai Li, Uni, 2025.
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