Press Release
Murat Gedik Receives the A' Design Award for Chinte ottoman Multifunctional sectional ottoman in Furniture Design
Murat Gedik recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2016 - 2017 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2017 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Chinte ottoman Multifunctional sectional ottoman by Murat Gedik has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category. The result belongs to the 2016 - 2017 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 A' Design Award Means
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 Chinte ottoman Multifunctional sectional ottoman
Chinte is a sectional ottoman designed for homes, offices, museums, lobbies and atriums. The form is based on the chintemani motif, which is made of three circles. Each of the three sections can be used separately or together. The outer sections can be upholstered in fabric, leather, felt or linen. The innermost part is made of marble in large sizes and of wood in smaller sizes to reduce weight. The innermost part also offers storage space for magazines and books. Many colour combinations and sizes are possible.
About Murat Gedik
Murat Gedik is a versatile designer that engages in a variety of creative projects across different domains. Creates innovative, sustainable and eco-friendly architectural projects, interior and furniture designs.
Award Record
This recognition makes Murat Gedik a winner of 5 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2013 - 2014 and the 2016 - 2017 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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. It 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. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/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/55529
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/55529
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!55529
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/126574
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.muratgedik.com.tr
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
- Chinte ottoman Multifunctional sectional ottoman
- Function
- Multifunctional sectional ottoman
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Magenta, Indigo, Midnight Blue, Purple and Dark Violet
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Murat Gedik
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2016 - 2017
- Design ID
- #55529
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Chinte ottoman has not just been designed for home use, but also for wide areas such as museums, atriums, lobbies. It can be produced in countless different colour combinations, from many different materials and in different sizes according to place it will be used, if desired. Due to its sectional mechanism, it can be used seperately if needed. As well as it provides the owner put-your-feet-up comfort, chinte can also be used as extra seats for guests for home use. The innermost part made of wood or fabric provides storage space inside for magazines, books etc or scattered things around that should be quickly out of sight when needed.
- Inspiration
- Ottomans are upholstered furniture used as stool, coffee table etc to make people comfortable. Refered to its root, these furniture has been named after Ottoman Empire. On the other hand, cintemani motif which consists of three main circles and circles drawn within has a profound meaning in Ottoman culture and it is a well-known and widely used cultural figure. This pattern is considered as the symbol of strength, power and sovereignty. I'd like to combine and synthesize the motif and ottoman in one unique and modern design.
- Realization and Technology
- According to the area of usage, materials can differ. Materials like fabric, leather, felt, linen can be utilized for the outer circles, spots. The smallest namely innermost part is thought as marble for large ottomans which are used in wide areas such as lobbies and it can also be made of wood in smaller ottomans to eliminate the weight by home usage. The each three spots of the figure can be used seperately if desired.
- Operation and Interaction
- Chinte is a upholstered ottoman used for home, corporate environments and wide spaces which enriches the places aesthetically.
- Specifications
- For home use Width: 110 cm Depth: 110 cm Height: 45 cm The innermost part's width and depth for the smallest ottoman: 30 cm For wide areas such as lobbies Width: 160 cm Depth: 160 cm Height: 45 cm
- Keywords
- Multifunctional multicoloured ottoman, ottomans, chintamani, colorful ottomans, sectional furniture
