Press Release
365 Sun Lounger by Hanno Nevanlinna Is Granted the A' Design Award in Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design
Hanno Nevanlinna honored for garden and outdoor furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design category for 365 Sun Lounger by Hanno Nevanlinna. 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 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.
Regarding 365 Sun Lounger
365 is a sun lounger designed for gardens and outdoor use throughout the year. The curved frame and the foldable backrest combine appearance, comfort and protection for the cushions. When the backrest is folded down, the waterproof surface shields the cushions from dust, pollen, bird droppings, rain and snow, so no cleaning is needed before use. The cushions remain ventilated to resist mould. The lounger is made of durable Accoya wood shaped by glue lamination, and needs no painting, winter cover or storage space.
About Hanno Nevanlinna
Hanno is one of the founders of Futurice. He has walked the path from a start up to an international company and is the mastermind of the Futurice culture as well as world wide used Lean Service Creation methodology. During years 2004-2009 he innovated, planned and built Finland’s largest photo sharing service Kuvaboxi, 2008-2010 he founded the Futurice UX consultant team and during 2010-2013 he led as head of HR Futurice to be the first company ever to be selected as Europe’s best workplace twice in a row. Currently, Hanno talks and teaches companies on how culture and organizations are in the key role in building successful digital services.
Award Record
With this recognition, Hanno Nevanlinna is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design Award
The A' Outdoor Furniture Design Award is an international furniture design competition recognizing good outdoor furniture by designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to outdoor furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and outdoor furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include deck chairs, garden benches, picnic tables, patio sets, outdoor daybeds and hammocks. The awarded outdoor furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/outdoor-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/135043
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/135043
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!135043
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/324829
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- 365 Sun Lounger
- Function
- Sun Lounger
- Category
- Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Lavender, Black, Gainsboro, Silver and Dark Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hanno Nevanlinna
- Country
- Finland
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #135043
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The 365 Sun Lounger is the first piece of garden furniture with cushions that resists the forces of nature and is always ready for use. The curved form of the chair together with the foldable backrest serves three functions combined: aesthetics, comfort and unique protection for the cushions. There is no need for wiping dust, pollen or bird droppings, or snow. All you need to do is to flip the waterproof backrest open and enjoy the dry, clean and soft cushions.
- Inspiration
- The design was inspired by the short Nordic summer: the sunny moments are rare and too precious to be wasted cleaning furniture and carrying cushions back and forth. Why are outdoor furniture designed for decades so that they can’t handle outdoor conditions? As a designer I was tempted to try to show that it’s possible to redesign everything. Not just to change the form factor or ergonomics but to change the way the way the chair is used and the daily value it can provide.
- Research
- Lean Service Creation was used as the base design method. The users problem worth solving was defined based on user insight interviews among end users and interior designers. The design process was prototype heavy. Dozens of protos were made to find the optimal curve for ergonomics and weather shield. As the construction needs to be watertight typical furniture building methods do not apply.
- Realization and Technology
- The lounger offers a feeling of luxury with perfect ergonomics and comfort. It looks stylish also when not in use and requires no winter covers. The cushions are well ventilated to resist mould also when the back rest is folded down. The lounger is made of sustainable and extremely durable Accoya which lasts decades and requires no painting. Curve form with glue lamination. Minimal production waste. The ecological life cycle footprint is further minimized as there is no need for storage space.
- Operation and Interaction
- When the rain stops and the sun start shining. Take a coffee and walk to the garden. Lift up the backrest and sit down to enjoy.
- Project Duration and Location
- Project was started 02/20 in Espoo Finland and finished 02/22.
- Specifications
- 1800mm x 660mm x 430mm
- Keywords
- sun lounger, outdoor, sustainable, easy, luxury
