Press Release
Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design Goes to Mobius Chair by William Ridley-Smith
William Ridley-Smith recognized 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/ Mobius Chair by William Ridley-Smith, designed for Will Ridley-Smith, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Silver A' Design Award Explained
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.
Regarding Mobius Chair
The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of interesting physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. The design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its shape allows this piece to blend form and function. The Mobius Chair is a reflection of the beautiful relationship between mathematics and design.
Award Record
This recognition makes William Ridley-Smith a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/148591
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/148591
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!148591
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/342497
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
- Mobius Chair
- Function
- Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- White, Gray, Light Slate Gray, Dark Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Will Ridley-Smith
The Recognition
- Laureate
- William Ridley-Smith
- Country
- Australia
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #148591
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Mobius strip is a mathematical object of most unique physical and mathematical qualities, constructed with only a single side and a single edge. These qualities have been utilised in the Mobius Chair to create an intriguing, timeless piece. The bold design is an embodiment of infinity, creating a feeling of fluidity, of never-ending movement. Its unique shape and structure allow this piece to blend form and function, creating a comfortable piece that may also serve as work of art.
- Inspiration
- The Mobius Chair was inspired by the beauty and complexity of mathematics. The mobius strip’s shape has been translated into the chair’s design, creating a continuous loop that appears to have no beginning or end, granting it a feeling of fluidity and authenticity. This design seeks to challenge traditional notions of form and function, offering a unique user experience while being aesthetically striking. The design is a testament to the power of mathematical concepts in art and design.
- Research
- This design emerged from an exploration of mathematics and the underlying beauty of complex geometry.
- Challenge
- The challenge of the Mobius Chair is ensuring that when in use, it is able to sufficiently support an individual and place them such that the chair is not tipped by one’s weight.
- Realization and Technology
- The Mobius Chair is constructed through the use of multiple sections of cast iron. These sections are subsequently welded together. With a rough finish, the chair is then spray painted a deep blue.
- Operation and Interaction
- Due to it's intriguing design, the Mobius Chair can be displayed as an art piece, a display stand or as a functional piece of furniture. The chair's construction allows it to flex when in use, easing the user into a comfortable position.
- Project Duration and Location
- Mobius Chair was designed in February 2023 in Sydney.
- Specifications
- Width 1700 mm x Depth 780 mm x Height 1000 mm
- Keywords
- Furniture, metal, chair, avant garde, art
