Lucrarea Stoa Chess Set de Fabian Haydt este un câștigător de mare prestigiu al premiului 2026 A' Design Award de Aur în Categoria de Competiție Design de Jucării.

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Stoa Chess Set

de Fabian Haydt

Client: Svarv Studio

Câștigător al premiului A' Design Award de Aur în Categoria Jucărie

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Despre Stoa Chess Set

Stoa is a chess set designed to be minimal without distracting from the character of each piece. While many minimal sets abstract forms to the point of obscuring them, Stoa preserves recognizability and focus. Crafted from recycled aluminum with a glass bead blasted finish, each piece is weighted for optimal balance, offering a precise, tactile, and premium experience, equally suited as a display piece in refined architectural settings or for immersive gameplay.

Recunoașterea

Despre A' Design Award de Aur

Stoa Chess Set a câștigat A' Design Award de Aur, o recunoaștere nespus de prestigioasă acordată designurilor de prim rang, minunate și remarcabile. Câștigătorii Aurului sunt creații extrem de inovatoare, vizionare și orbitor de strălucitoare, care reflectă geniul, înțelepciunea și măiestria designerilor lor. Se așteaptă ca Stoa Chess Set să fie o invenție foarte lăudată, creatoare de tendințe și monumentală, care oferă o valoare fără precedent. Acest design câștigător al A' Design Award de Aur este un proiect spectaculos și respectat, care aduce mari beneficii și împinge limitele artei, științei, designului și tehnologiei. Stoa Chess Set creează sentimente intense de dorință, trezește pasiunea, încurajează creativitatea și fascinează.

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Proprietăți Unice: Stoa is defined by a careful balance between reduction and recognition. Each chess piece is simplified to its essential geometry while preserving a clear identity.
Dimensiuni și Ambalare: King 68 mm H, Queen 62 mm H, Bishop 58 mm H, Knight 52 mm H, Rook 47 mm H, Pawn 32 mm H. Board: 280 mm × 280 mm.
Etichete: chess, chess set, minimal, modern, product design, scandinavian, design
Tehnologie de Producție: All pieces are CNC-machined from solid recycled aluminum. After machining, the surfaces are polished and treated with a fine glass bead-blasting process to achieve a uniform matte texture. The pieces are then anodized for durability. Internal brass weights and leather base pads are assembled manually to ensure precision and quality.
Provocare de Design: The main challenge was to design a minimal chess set that remains easy to read during a game. Reducing each piece while preserving its identity required many iterations. The Knight in particular demanded extensive experimentation to achieve a recognizable character within a simplified form. The project also involved learning the full development process, from early concept sketches to prototyping and final production methods.
Cercetare: The development process focused on refining proportions and improving visual clarity. Special attention was given to how players recognize pieces during fast gameplay. Multiple prototype stages helped test form, balance, and ergonomics until a clear and consistent design language was achieved.
Inspirație: Stoa draws inspiration from Scandinavian design principles such as clarity, balance and calm visual expression. The goal was to create chess pieces that feel natural in modern interiors while still respecting the traditional language of the game. Architectural forms, simple geometry and restrained proportions influenced the design language.
Durata Proiectului: Designed in Paris, Stoa is manufactured in Germany.
Flux Operațional: Stoa embraces minimalism, allowing players to focus fully on the game. Each piece is easily recognizable and comfortable to hold, with weighted bases and leather pads for stability. Its clear, uncluttered forms prevent distraction, making moves precise and enjoyable. The premium finish enhances both visual appeal and tactile experience, creating a more immersive and satisfying chess experience.
Membrii Echipei: Fabian Haydt
Credite Imagini: Svarv Studio