Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design Goes to Verona Version 2 Custom Cabinet by Miform
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Miform for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Verona Version 2 Custom Cabinet by Miform, designed for Former Home Co., Ltd. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Verona Version 2 Custom Cabinet
Verona Version 2 is a custom cabinet system designed for living rooms, tea rooms and kitchens. The design follows the minimalist principle of less is more and draws on Italian aesthetics. Natural walnut and other premium solid woods are combined with gray glass and marble. Star Black lacquer, mountain grain walnut veneer and moonstone gray lacquer shape the surfaces. U shaped curves, teardrop pendant corners and diamond cut facets add detail. The cabinets reach three meters in height and allow orderly storage and tasteful display within a personalized home.
About Miform
The overall household product system of the miform brand covers eight product systems such as cabinets, integrated home cabinets (wardrobes, cloakrooms, bookcases, dining room cabinets, shoe cabinets, etc.), wooden doors, wall panels, bathroom cabinets, kitchen appliances, furniture, intelligent systems, etc., providing users with one-stop international high-end home solutions. It aims to provide an original Milan artist's residence for Chinese families.
Award Record
This recognition makes Miform 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/162709
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/162709
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!162709
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/356906
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.facebook.com/miform
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
- Verona Version 2 Custom Cabinet
- Function
- Custom Cabinet
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dark Gray, Dark Olive Green and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Former Home Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Miform
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #162709
Credits
- Team
- Chuanhu Li, Huimin Diao, Qian Zhang, Wenjun Fan, Chuya Zhuo, Chaoping Chen, Changgen He, Zhengxun Chen, Zhuo Wang, Jinhua Chen, Jiaming Hu, Shaowei Fan
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Verona embodies the pursuit of personalized living spaces within the mid to high end group. Embracing the minimalist principle of less is more, Verona selects classic colors, combined with premium solid wood and modern technological materials, blending the Italian aesthetic into daily life. From the rational design of the living room and functional tea room to the high efficiency layout of the social kitchen, every detail reflects an unwavering commitment to a high quality lifestyle.
- Inspiration
- Designers derive inspiration from traditional Italian culture and architectural style, combined with the modern trend of personalized customization in the home furnishing market, creating a design language that exudes both retro charm and modern elegance. The design prioritizes user experience and comfort, organically and harmoniously integrating each design element and functional area to offer tailored design solutions for residents seeking expression of their personality.
- Research
- Verona embraces the minimalist philosophy of less is more and draws on Italian aesthetics as its core, creating a visually striking interior yet still exuding a sense of coziness. By upholding the clean lines and vibrant colors of modern design, Verona integrates luxurious elements that not only align with modern aesthetics but also accentuate style. It also emphasizes the unity of the space through the coordination of lines and colors, achieving a harmonious and visually pleasing effect.
- Challenge
- The challenge was to set it apart from other furnishing designs. The design embodies Italian aesthetics, harmoniously merging with modern elegant luxury style to create a distinctive home aesthetic. Emphasizing attention to detail, the Italian style wing styling door design, the joint cutting process, the modern architectural cabinet door design, and the U shaped drawer surface that occludes the cabinet side panels underscore the persistent commitment of the brand to quality and detail.
- Realization and Technology
- Natural walnut and other premium solid woods combined with technical materials like gray glass and marble ensure the high end quality of the home furnishing. The sophisticated Star Black lacquer, the gentle mountainous grain walnut veneer, and the versatile moonstone gray solid lacquer impart a unique taste and style to the space. The U shaped curves, teardrop shaped pendant corners, and diamond cut facets exemplifies an unwavering commitment to detail.
- Operation and Interaction
- The block division design of the living room museum, the show shelf and chest combination in the functional tea room, and the layout of the high cabinet and island in the social kitchen satisfy diverse functional needs. The sensible cabinet and storage designs achieves organized storage and tasteful item display, resulting in an orderly and layered space. Chairs, sofas, and other furniture conform to the body contours and utilize high quality fillings to enhance comfort for sitting and reclining.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was formally initiated in June 2023 at the miform China factory in Guangzhou. Trial production concluded in March 2024 at the same factory, followed by an official launch in April 2024.
- Specifications
- Height 3 meters, Depth 400 to 600mm, Length 1500 to 5800mm
- Keywords
- Italian Aesthetics, Milan Elegant Luxury Style, Space Multifunctionality and Interaction, Colour Scheme Aesthetics, Eco friendly Materials
