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Infier Chaise Longue by Fereshteh Hajigholami Receives the A' Design Award in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Fereshteh Hajigholami for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Infier Chaise Longue by Fereshteh Hajigholami, designed for KIOSKedia. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided 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 A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Infier Chaise Longue
The Infier chair is a comfortable chaise longue inspired by sculptural forms and ergonomic design. Its unique properties include providing ergonomic support, a lightweight foam and frame design, and high-quality wooden material for a luxurious appearance and durability. It seamlessly blends into any environment, making it perfect for both work and leisure settings. The creative challenge was to balance form and function while ensuring ease of manufacturing and cost-effectiveness. The Infier chair is a standout piece that meets the needs of a wide range of users.
About Fereshteh Hajigholami
Fereshteh Haji Gholami is an architect, designer, and university lecturer who has earned 13 international design awards. She serves as a jury member for international competitions across America, Europe, and Asia. She is the founder of KIOSKedia International Academy and KIOSK International Magazine. She is honored to received the golden visa of the world's top design talents from the UAE and other accolades and honors from governmental and private organizations. She graduated in Sustainable Architecture from UPM University in Malaysia. Her designs spans various fields, including: architecture, interior design, furniture design, lighting product design and sustainable design.
Award Record
With this recognition, Fereshteh Hajigholami is 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/150889
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/150889
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!150889
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/329995
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Infier Chaise Longue
- Function
- Chaise Longue
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Tan, Silver, Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- KIOSKedia
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Fereshteh Hajigholami
- Country
- Iran
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #150889
Credits
- Image Credits
- Visualization by Mehrnaz Yousefi
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Infier chair boasts several unique properties that set it apart from other chairs. Firstly, it provides ergonomic support, conforming perfectly to the body, which makes sitting for extended periods comfortable. Secondly, its lightweight foam and frame design provides a feeling of weightlessness while sitting. Lastly, its high-quality wooden material gives it a luxurious appearance and a durability that ensures long-lasting use.
- Inspiration
- They drew inspiration from the aesthetics of sculptural forms and the functionality of ergonomic design to create a chair that would be both visually stunning and comfortable to sit in. The result is the Infier chair, a unique piece that balances form and function with ease.
- Research
- To design the Infier chair, extensive research was conducted on the ergonomics of seating and the materials used in chair construction. The design team also conducted market research to understand the needs of potential users and the market demand for a chair that is both comfortable and visually appealing.
- Challenge
- The main challenge of designing the Infier chair was to create a chair that is both aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically sound. The design team had to find a balance between form and function while also ensuring that the chair was easy to manufacture and cost-effective to produce. The goal of the project was to create a chair that would stand out in terms of its design, comfort, and durability while also meeting the needs of a wide range of users.
- Realization and Technology
- The Infier chair is produced using advanced manufacturing techniques that combine traditional woodworking methods with modern technology. Computer numerical control (CNC) machines are used to shape the wooden components with precision, while the foam and fabric components are assembled using specialized machinery. The production process is highly streamlined to ensure consistency in quality and to minimize waste.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Infier chair is designed to seamlessly blend into any environment it is placed in. Its sculptural appearance makes it an eye-catching piece that can be used in a variety of settings, from a home office to a commercial workspace. Additionally, its ergonomic design ensures that it is comfortable to sit in for extended periods, making it perfect for both work and leisure environments.
- Project Duration and Location
- It has been designed in Tehran in 2022.
- Specifications
- H(115)*D(60)*W(75) cm
- Keywords
- Ergonomic, Lightweight, Sculptural, Wooden, Foam, Durability, Comfort, Precision, Streamlined, Modern
