GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2010
The results of the 2010 Good Design Award were announced on September 29th (Wednesday), and the following four items received awards.
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
Focusing on the fact that the adjustment mechanism installed in office chairs is not used, they created a unique mechanism that automatically adjusts the rocking strength in response to body weight.
Particularly in meeting rooms and free-address offices, the concept of a chair that changes from its primary state to suit the physique of the person sitting on it may be useful.
The gap between the frame and shell that enables this movement is light and seems to make this chair blend into the space.
Although it is in a popular price range, it is an excellent product that solves this problem with a new mechanism that takes advantage of posture control that suits the physique of workers.
torte
Office chairs in recent years tend to be equipped with pleasure functions that pursue more dynamic rocking. These products had the disadvantage that the viewing distance between the PC screen on the desk and the seated person's eyes changes significantly due to rocking, which tends to put strain on the user's eyes.
This product has developed a new mechanism in which the entire seat slides forward when locked, minimizing changes in viewing distance and reducing eye strain. In addition, comfortable rocking is now possible in a space-saving manner while maintaining the backward tilt angle.
As a result, it is now possible to prevent contact with people passing behind when rocking, and it can be said that the chair has achieved maximum performance with minimum functionality.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
Simple and beautiful lines.
The sliding locking system of the seat is a new concept for office chairs.
It is excellent in its consideration for workers who use PCs for long periods of time and its ease of use in small offices.
Asion part
In interior construction using conventional construction methods, there is an increase in the amount of waste materials generated during the demolition of building materials, and there is little recycling of waste materials, which are now being disposed of as industrial waste. In addition, conventional steel partitions, which can be easily constructed, have many limitations, making it impossible to achieve a highly designed design. Ascion Part has the ease of conventional simple construction, but also has a high degree of freedom in design, with a variety of surface materials, combinations of fittings, joint widths and corners, and other design support that sets it apart from conventional partitions. is now possible. This 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.
Careful attention has been paid to the details, and the frameless design and flat surfaces ensure that each part fits together beautifully. Furthermore, in areas that cannot be seen, by standardizing the design for each of the various surface materials, assembly and disassembly can be performed by a single contractor, greatly contributing to improved workability on site.
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.
Since there are no corner posts, this horizontal line connects uninterrupted from front to back, supporting a wide range of hanger options.
The high-quality surface material made from extruded aluminum exhibits a precise fit, providing a calm, noise-free office environment.
For more information about the Good Design Award, please visit the Good Design Award official website.