Press Release
Dmytro Kozinenko Receives the Silver A' Design Award for The Bun Lounge Chair in Furniture Design
Dmytro Kozinenko recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ The Bun Lounge Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko, designed for Woo, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Silver A' Design Award Means
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.
About The Bun Lounge Chair
The Bun Lounge Chair is defined by its soft, inviting form inspired by a freshly baked bun. With a balance between artistic expression and functionality, the chair features sculptural proportions and rounded shapes that enhance comfort. Designed for both residential and public spaces, it integrates carefully selected materials to ensure durability, ergonomic support, and a distinct visual identity.
Award Record
Dmytro Kozinenko is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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/168538
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168538
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168538
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/364775
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://bit.ly/4iei3P0
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
- The Bun Lounge Chair
- Function
- Lounge Chair
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Woo
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Dmytro Kozinenko
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168538
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photography by: Vladyslav Klymenko
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Bun Lounge Chair blends artistic expression with functionality, featuring soft, rounded shapes that evoke warmth and comfort. Inspired by culinary aesthetics, its sculptural form creates a visually appealing yet highly practical seating experience, suitable for various spaces.
- Inspiration
- The Bun Lounge Chair draws inspiration from a cooking TV show. The puffy, rounded forms of the model resemble an appetizing bun, reminiscent of a freshly baked pastry in the window of a favorite bakery. This connection between furniture and culinary artistry results in a design that is both visually appealing and conceptually unique.
- Research
- This Lounge Chair is the result of a study in culinary craftsmanship, exploring how forms inspired by food can be translated into functional and visually engaging furniture design.
- Challenge
- The complex shape of the chair posed a significant challenge in construction, requiring careful engineering to achieve the desired balance between form and stability.
- Realization and Technology
- The chair is crafted using a combination of metal, plywood, polyurethane foam, and textiles, ensuring durability, comfort, and a high-quality finish.
- Operation and Interaction
- The Bun Lounge Chair is designed for both home and public spaces, offering a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing seating experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was initiated and completed in 2024.
- Specifications
- Height: 70 cm Width: 82 cm Depth: 90 cm Seat Height: 38 cm
- Keywords
- Accentuated, Sculptural, Playful, Ergonomic, Modern
