Design Description: "Simple and the World Can't Compete with Beauty" comes from Zhuangzi's "Heavenly Way. Only the most natural beauty will never fade, and other forms of beauty cannot be compared with it. The design concept of [Puyi] comes from this. The concept of "returning to the basics" is introduced. In the design of the chair, some unnecessary exterior decorations are removed to make it present its original natural state. [Pu chair] The styling is inspired by the Ming-style round chair. Drawing on the soft curves of its chair circle and goose neck, the lines are simple and clear, the starting and the turning point, and the retractable are powerful. The curved surface design of the seat cushion is more ergonomic and comfortable, and it also reflects the exquisite manufacturing process. The connection method adopts the traditional mortise and tenon structure, which is stable and firm, easy to process, and suitable for mass production. The whole design achieves a perfect balance between new shape, new structure and traditional craftsmanship, and innovates modern design with naturalistic techniques, bringing a new visual experience to the design of woodwork furniture.

Country : China
Year : 2020
Award : WINNER
Affiliation : Zhijiang College Of Zhejiang University Of Tech
Designer : Xu Le, Lin Xingmin, Zhang Wen, Yang Cunyuan, Ji Maojie

[Asia Design Prize 2020]