Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design Goes to Passerine Chair by Amos Goh
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Amos Goh for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ Passerine Chair by Amos Goh, designed for Studio Bulbul, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
About Passerine Chair
Passerine is the definition of a bird that perches, and the unique joinery of the backrest looks as if it is perched on metal branches. The approach to the chair design was for it to be sustainable and durable. This meant that materials, the system, and processes had to be thought through in that regard. And the result was a design that bears unassuming characteristics, with a bit of that modern charm. The materials and processes are durable and have a lower impact on the environment compared to other alternatives, with no excessive chemical treatments or unnecessary use of plastic.
About Amos Goh
Amos is a multi-disciplined, passionate designer based in Singapore. He approaches design based on human-centric and sustainable principles. Amos attained his Master of Science in Advanced Product Design from Cardiff School of Art and Design (CMET), a school with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability and product end-of-life cycle design. With more than 10 years of experience designing manufactured furniture, he has led the creative direction for a few franchise furniture brand with retail presence across Asia.
Award Record
Amos Goh is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2018 - 2019 to 2021 - 2022 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/139155
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/139155
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!139155
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/244172
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bulbul.sg/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Passerine Chair
- Function
- Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Dark Olive Green, Dark Gray, Gray and Lavender
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Studio Bulbul
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Amos Goh
- Country
- Singapore
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #139155
Credits
- Image Credits
- Amos Goh
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The approach to the chair design is for it to be sustainable and durable. This meant that materials, the system and processes had to be perlustrated. And the result was a design that bears unassuming characteristics, with a bit of that modern charm. The chair is more than just a well-balanced form, there is also the beauty in its honest materials and its pragmatic utility.
- Inspiration
- The word Passerine is defined by birds species that perch. The unique joinery of the backrest has the appearance of perching on metal branches.
- Research
- The Passerine chair is a chair with a more progressive approach in its design. As we approach an era when the preservation of Earth, the environment, and its resources is paramount. Industrialized products such as a chair can pivot into a more sustainable ecosystem without hurting the business' bottom line. What if the chair is designed with fully replaceable and recyclable parts and this will be provided by retailers as a value-added service for a profitable fee? This makes the chair more desirable for both businesses and end-users to adopt.
- Challenge
- The problem with the retailing model in most countries is that closing the loop of a chair’s life cycle makes little business sense, especially for countries with no manufacturing or repair costs more than buying a new one.
- Realization and Technology
- Its materials and construction techniques are familiar, done with finesse and precision. Uncoated stainless steels that are lathed, bent and knurled. The backrest and seat are made from bent ply. Latex cushions upholstered with leather. All of which are materials and processes that are durable and have a lower impact on the environment compared to other alternatives, with no harsh chemical treatments or unnecessary use of plastic. Future-proofed for a lifetime of use and peace of mind.
- Operation and Interaction
- A stackable chair for sitting. for the home, dining and office setting.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in June 2021 in Singapore and finished in Januray 2022 in Singapore.
- Specifications
- 520mm Width x 800mm Height x 485 Depth Materials: Plywood, Cowhide Leather/ Cactus Leather, Brushed Stainless steel.
- Keywords
- Sustainable, Unassuming, Minimal, Modern, Durable, Understated
