Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo ka Cameron Smith

Moralo oa Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo ka Cameron Smith ke mohlodi oa khau e hlomphehang haholo ya 2026 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Tlhodisano oa Moralo wa Fenitjhara.

BoronseFenitjhara· 2026

Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo

ka Cameron Smith

Moreki: Furniture Smith

Mohlodi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award Mokhahleong oa Fenitjhara

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Mohlodi oa Khau ea Netefaditsweng

Netefatsa Boemo ba Khau bakeng sa #174966

Etela Sebaka Sheba ho A' Design Award Tokollo ya Boraditaba Baeche ya Moputso

Mebala

Moralo

Mabapi le Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo

Colby Lounge ke setulo sa boiketlo se etselitsoeng bana le batho ba baholo. Sebopeho sa sona se thehiloe holim'a likhushene tse peli tse chitja tsa sebopeho sa lee tse susumelitsoeng ke 'mele oa motho. Libopeho tse chitja li lumella maemo a mangata a ho lula, kahoo mosebelisi a ka lula a otlolohile, a itšetlehile ka lehlakore kapa a ikoallela. Maoto a entsoe ka aluminium e kobiloeng ka nepo e nang le sephetho sa phofo e kentsoeng ka mocheso (powder-coat), 'me boemo ba maoto a sa tsamaellaneng bo fana ka botsitso ntle le litšehetso tse fapaneng. Bohare ba foamo bo koahetsoe ka microfiber ea Alcantara ka mebala e le 'ngoe kapa e nang le methalo. Setulo se lekana 1020 mm ka bophara, 930 mm ka botebo le 760 mm ka bophahamo.

Kamohelo

Mabapi le Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Colby Lounge Setulo sa Boiketlo e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Ka Mora Moralo

Sete ya Boraditaba

Litlhaku, ditho tsa sehlopha le lintlha tsa botekgeniki tse fanoeng ke moetsi wa moralo.

Boleng bo Ikhethang: Meet the Colby Lounge Chair: a whimsical, playful chair designed to ignite joy and creativity in children and adults. Inspired by shapes that echo the human form, its soft rounded elliptical design invites people to explore various seating positions and engage in imaginative play. Enhanced by vibrant Alcantara fabric coverings, Colby's Lounge Chairadds personality to any environment, making it versatile for both residential and commercial spaces.
Boholo le Phuthelo: 1020mm wide x 930mm deep x 760mm tall
Lithegi: lounge chair, Children furniture, playful design
Theknoloji ya Tlhahiso: The structural legs are precision-bent aluminum finished in various powder-coat colorways. High-performance Alcantara microfiber is used to cover the foam core for a durable and comfortable finish. Multi-panel construction allows for solid or striped color applications. The human-form-inspired dual-ellipse configuration is engineered for structural integrity under dynamic loading conditions typical of active play environments.
Phephetso ya Moralo: The primary design challenge was engineering the complex leg geometry required for both aesthetic and structural performance. The legs feature multi-directional bends, creating a wider front stance than rear. The non-parallel leg configuration was used as a design and structural solution to keep the chair from racking without the need for crossbracing. A custom fastener design was needed to overcome the geometric constraints maintaining clean visual lines while ensuring structural integrity under climbing loads.
Dipatlisiso: Design research focused on children's furniture and interaction pattern with the objective to create seating that encourages active play while meeting parental durability requirements. Methodology involved iterative prototyping from initial concept through 3D printed scale models to full engineering prototypes. Primary participant was designer's child providing real-world usage insights. Results showed children naturally adopt multiple seating positions when furniture permits. Key insight: traditional static seating limits child engagement. Impact: demonstrates furniture can serve dual function as play equipment, influencing family furniture market toward more interactive designs.
Kgothaletso: The design originated from a chair prototype with two elliptical forms I initially built for my son, Colby, when he was a baby. I reimagined the concept as a lounge chair centered on addressing children's need for playful, imaginative furniture while meeting parents' requirements for durability and safety. The human-form-inspired elliptical geometry encourages multiple seating positions, transforming furniture into an interactive play element that withstands active use.
Nako ya Projeke: The first sketch was created in 2022. The first prototypes were completed May 2025 with the design entering production.
Tsamaiso ya Mosebetsi: Colby Lounge Chair invites natural, intuitive interaction through its soft, rounded shapes that invite people to interact with the chair in different ways. Users can sit traditionally, lounge sideways, or curl up. Children instinctively explore different positions and use the sturdy aluminum legs as climbing aids to reach the seat, turning furniture into playground equipment. The elliptical cushions cradle the body comfortably in any position. Parents appreciate how the design withstands climbing and bouncing while encouraging creative, active sitting that keeps children engaged
Litho tsa Sehlopha: Cameron Smith, designer
Litlotla tsa Setshwantsho: Meagan West