SIT Furniture Design Award

TOTEM | Winner in Home Office Furniture TOTEM is a clever solution featuring stackable and rotatable containers including five varying-sized containers that nest together for easy transport, minimizing space and reducing shipping costs. Once unpacked, they stack to create a simple storage system. Each container has an indented track underneath and holes on top for easy rotation using simple castors. It is versatile and capable of carrying a variety of items with closed sides that can hold postcards, chalkboards, or magnetic surfaces. Company: Charles O. Job, Design Designer: Charles O. Job Photo Credit: Dominic Buettner ?? Location: Zurich, Switzerland Learn more about TOTEM here: https://lnkd.in/ehNNxBX9 #totem #sitfurnituredesignaward #sitdesignaward #furnituredesign #designaward #officefurniture

POD | Winner in Lounge chair POD is a versatile public seating solution that combines both privacy and comfort into one. With angles of 105 and 130 degrees, it’s perfect for sitting or lounging. Made from durable ?" Baltic birch plywood and bent acrylic, POD is built to handle heavy use, making it ideal for busy spaces. “POD invites users into its embrace—a place to work, lounge, and let natural light penetrate this personal environment.” Designer: Alex Orelind and Arthur Hamilton Other Credit: Professor Michael Bretz School: Western Washington University ?? Location: Bellingham, Washington State, USA Learn more about POD here: https://lnkd.in/eZz8e3KQ #pod #sitfurnituredesignaward #sitdesignaward #furnituredesign #designaward #loungechair

Blume | Winner in Stool Blume is a 14-inch tall 3D-printed stool with a seat inspired by the organic shape of a flower, reminiscent of cartoon blooms from the designer’s childhood. Passionate about organic geometric forms, Designer Brianna Muchai of the University of Iowa looks forward to exploring new materials like wood and fabric while expanding her knowledge of 3D design. Designer: Brianna Muchai School: University of Iowa Learn more about Blume here: https://lnkd.in/eXAFtNbR #blume #sitfurnituredesignaward #sitdesignaward #furnituredesign #designaward #stool

Banyan Chaise | Winner in Chaise Lounge The Banyan Chaise is a unique lounge chair heavily influenced by the noble banyan tree, which is native to Southern China. Drawing from the designer’s personal childhood experiences, this piece embodies a contemporary design language that reflects themes of home, belonging, and the nostalgia of homesickness. “Just like us– we migrate from city to city, from country to country, travel between cultures, harbouring our own values and unique experiences. But, we’re still intertwined with our roots, our home.” Company: Shanghai Tongqi Design Consultants Co., Ltd Designer: Tongqi Lu ?? Location: Shanghai, China Learn more about Banyan Chaise here: https://lnkd.in/exDgR2Pi #banyanchaise #sitfurnituredesignaward #sitdesignaward #furnituredesign #designaward #chaiselounge

Backdrop | Winner in Other Outdoor Furniture Backdrop is a unique unit of modular panels, posts, and accessories that transforms outdoor spaces into customized destinations for anyone and everyone. Designed to enhance everyday life, it helps define exterior areas and activate underutilized spaces with purpose and significance. “Engineered for virtually endless layouts, functionality, and degree of enclosure, Backdrop encourages design creativity while easily adapting to unique site opportunities.” Company: Landscape Forms Designer: KEM STUDIO Lead Designer (Other): Landscape Forms Photo Credit: Landscape Forms Learn more about Backdrop here: https://lnkd.in/eVetj5uE #backdrop #sitfurnituredesignaward #sitdesignaward #furnituredesign #designaward #outdoorfurniture

Paradox Stool | Winner in Stool In the winter of 2023, Designer Siyun Xue visited the Harvard Art Museums and encountered Max Bill’s sculpture “Endless Surface in the Form of a Column.” This experience inspired the “Paradox Stool,” a sturdy 3D-printed design where the seat seamlessly transforms into the feet through subtle changes. Designer: Siyun Xue Other Credit: Model: Zhentao Chen Photo Credit: Siyun Xue School: University of Iowa ?? Location: Iowa, USA Learn more about the Paradox Stool here: https://lnkd.in/efQnd8wC

OON Tables | Winner in Bedside table "OON," meaning "luck" in Korean, is characterised by the table’s four-leaved clover shape. Featuring rounded shapes and 2-tier tops, its whimsical design enhances any room or commercial space. Made from painted wood with simple joinery, it comes flat-packed for easy assembly. ?? “With their simple construction methods, the OON Tables empower anyone to get creative and personalize their rooms with a whimsical touch.” Designer: Peter Yun Sung Kim Photo Credit: Ryan Mo School: Parsons School of Design - The New School ?? Location: New York City, New York, USA Learn more about OON Tables here: https://lnkd.in/eXSMdPk4 #SITFurnitureDesignAwards #SITAwards #FurnitureDesign #DesignAward #designerfurniture

One for All Bench | Winner in Public park & Public area furniture The One for All Bench is a modular seating solution with three flexible height options, ensuring ergonomic comfort for all users. Its simple, innovative box-shaped design with concave faces offers a variety of seating experiences. “It fosters inclusivity and equality of comfort, bridging generational divides and fostering a sense of unity within urban communities. “ Designer: Billy Shevriyanto Other Credit: Advisors: Wan-Ying Lai, Shen-Guan Shih, Chien-Jung Huang School: Ming Chi University of Technology Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/e5YyVPVb #SITFurnitureDesignAwards #SITAwards #FurnitureDesign #DesignAward #designerfurniture

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Neuron-system sofa (the Fission Series) | Winner in Couch & Sofa The Neuron series came from the artist's exploration of spatial seating. The fusion theme reflects the designer's “exploration of life itself”, with structures meticulously arranged to incorporate a soft, ball-like internal design, providing a gentle experience for users. “In the pursuit of furniture art, the artist has bestowed a new neural design language on the spatial seating works, hoping to add a touch of uniqueness to this era through differentiation.” Company: RuphusSten Studio Designer: Ruphus Sten ?? Location: Shanghai, China Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/eEdrXXnj #SITFurnitureDesignAwards #SITAwards #FurnitureDesign #DesignAward #designerfurniture