GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2010

A total of four products developed by ITOKI have won the Good Design Award at the 2010 Good Design Awards (sponsored by the Japan Design Promotion Organization, a public interest incorporated foundation).

GOOD DESIGN AWARD Winner

Epios

Epios

Office chairs in recent years are equipped with various adjustment functions to cover the physical differences of workers, but in reality, only about 30% of people use these functions (according to our survey). It turns out that even though it is installed, it is not used enough.
Therefore, this product uses a ``weight-sensitive mechanism'' that automates the ``back rocking strength adjustment function'', which allows you to obtain the appropriate rocking strength just by sitting, and prevents unnecessary strain on your abdominal muscles when taking a resting position. I was able to successfully reduce my physical fatigue by not applying too much water.
In addition, the back features a unique resin ladder structure that firmly supports your back and flexibly deforms according to changes in posture, making it comfortable to sit on.

Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee

Noting that the adjustment mechanisms found in office chairs are not used, a unique mechanism was created that automatically adjusts the strength of the rocking motion in response to the body weight. The concept of the chair changing from a primary position to suit the physique of the person sitting in it will be particularly useful in meeting rooms and hot desking offices. The gap between the frame and shell that enables this movement is light and makes the chair seem to blend in with the space. This is an excellent product that is affordable yet addresses posture control suited to the physique of workers, and solves this problem with a new mechanism.

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Torte

torte

In recent years, office chairs have tended to focus on comfort features that pursue more dynamic rocking. However, these products have disadvantage that they tend to strain the eyes of the user because the viewing distance between the PC screen on the desk and the eyes of the person sitting in the chair changes significantly depending on the rocking motion.
This product uses a new mechanism that slides the entire seat forward when rocked, minimizing changes in viewing distance and reducing eye strain. It also allows for a space-saving and comfortable rocking motion while maintaining the rearward tilt angle.
As a result, it is possible to prevent contact with people passing behind you when rocking, making this a chair that achieves maximum performance with minimal functionality.

Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee

Simple and beautiful lines.

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Ashion Part

Asion part

In interior construction using conventional methods, waste materials are generated during the demolition of building materials, and recycling of the waste materials is hardly possible, so they are simply disposed of as industrial waste. In addition, conventional steel partitions, which allow for easy installation, have many restrictions and do not allow for highly sophisticated designs. Ashion Part has the ease of simple installation of conventional partitions, but also allows for freedom of design, and allows for designs that are different from conventional partitions, such as a wide range of surface materials, combinations of fittings, joint widths, and corner fit. It is a new partition that combines interior design with the quality of an industrial product.

Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee

The partitions are easy to construct and dismantle and are reusable, making them extremely high-quality products.

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Infuse Block

infuse block

A low partition that can be used to construct walls that require high quality and design.
Traditionally, low partitions were used to separate spatial functions such as office spaces and meeting spaces, but in recent years, they are often required not only to partition spaces, but also to provide a high level of interior design. This product is an extruded aluminum panel with a horizontal rib shape that combines strength and beauty, and the corners with the same design as the panel give a sense of continuity that is not found in conventional low partitions. Furthermore, the wide range of options using horizontal slits allows for a variety of arrangements to suit the purpose and interior.

Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee

This low partition has very beautiful clean horizontal lines.

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