Press Release
Spark Sofa by Wang Jun Is Granted the Golden A' Design Award in Furniture Design
Wang Jun acknowledged for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Spark Sofa by Wang Jun, designed for Northwestern Polytechnical University, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Golden A' Design Award
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About Spark Sofa
Spark is a sofa designed for both indoor and outdoor use. The monobloc form has smooth, fluid lines and no harsh edges. The sofa is made of polycarbonate, a transparent yet sturdy material that resists shock and weathering. Under dim light, the clear body recalls the look of a spark. Assembly involves two parts, as the seat is placed on the main body base. Spark is offered in single and two-seater versions, measuring 1300 by 800 by 950 millimeters and 2500 by 800 by 950 millimeters. The design suits a variety of interior styles.
Award Record
Wang Jun is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2018 - 2019 and the 2022 - 2023 editions 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. It 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. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/147143
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/147143
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!147143
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/242053
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Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Spark Sofa
- Function
- Sofa
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Maroon, Light Steel Blue, Dark Gray and Dark Goldenrod
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Northwestern Polytechnical University
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Wang Jun
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #147143
Credits
- Team
- Chengfeng Cai, Yi Zhao, Ruidi Jiang, Yuanmo Li, Yuxi Mao and Risheng Liang
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Spark Sofa has smooth, fluid lines and lacks hash edges, a direct result of the procedure that produced this monobloc sofa. Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
- Inspiration
- Transparent yet sturdy, the polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities. Also under the dim light, it shows the beauty of a spark.
- Research
- The Spark Sofa's design emphasizes multi-scene usage, both indoors and outdoors, and its aesthetics are suitable for a variety of interior styles. The use of polycarbonate material provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it suitable for outdoor use.
- Challenge
- The challenge was to create a stylish and comfortable sofa suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, with smooth and fluid lines that lack harsh edges. The use of polycarbonate material provided the necessary resistance to shock and weathering while also allowing for a transparent yet sturdy appearance.
- Realization and Technology
- The polycarbonate material permits resistance to shock and weathering, this particular feature means the seat can comfortably be used for both indoor and outdoor activities.
- Operation and Interaction
- To use the Spark Sofa, one needs to assemble the two parts, the main body base, and the seat. This is done by putting the seat on the base. The sofa's smooth and fluid lines make it comfortable and stylish, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The polycarbonate material used in the sofa's construction provides resistance to shock and weathering, making it a durable and reliable piece of furniture. The sofa is available in single and two-seater options, providing versatility in its use scenarios. The sofa's aesthetic is suitable for a variety of interior styles, and its design encourages multi-scene usage both indoors and outdoors.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project begins in China in July 2022 and ends in China in October 2022.
- Specifications
- 2500mm x 800mm x 950mm 1300mm x 800mm x 950mm (single sofa)
- Keywords
- Spark Sofa, smooth and fluid lines, polycarbonate material, monobloc structure, indoor and outdoor use, multi-scene usage
