GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2018
On October 3rd (Wednesday), the results of the 2018 Good Design Award were announced, and the winners included ``Meeting Chair [Nino Chair]'', ``Movable Shelf [Flat Handle Type Moo Rack]'', ``Office Furniture [i+ Series]'', and ``Space Creation Furniture''. The series [Knotwork]” won the award.
Meeting chair [Nino chair]
![Meeting chair [Nino chair]](/company/about/gda/design2018/assets/img/design2018_nino.jpg "ミーティングチェア [ニーノチェア]")
① A compact and friendly chair that can be placed in a home dining room. It blends well into casual office spaces and creates a relaxed atmosphere.
②In order to prevent the space from looking cluttered when a large number of chairs are lined up, the module was set so that the height of the chairs is slightly lower than the height of the table top. The shell is rounded to make it look more compact than it actually is, and the rear of the seat is recessed so that you can sit with your smartphone, long wallet, etc.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
Despite its compact size, I was impressed with how comfortable it was to sit on. I imagine that the design was carefully developed by repeatedly considering the shape of the shell structure and the hardness of the resin. The shape is slightly larger and rounded, and the height is lower to reduce the feeling of pressure and create a soft impression even in scenes with a lot of space. The thin steel legs are also finished in matte black for a lighter and smarter look, making it an easy-to-use chair. The attention to design was given to the stacking cover attached to the back of the seat, which left a good impression.
Mobile shelf [flat handle type moo rack]
![Mobile shelf [flat handle type moo rack]](/company/about/gda/design2018/assets/img/design2018_moverack.jpg "移動棚 [フラットハンドル型 ムーブラック]")
With a flat handle mechanism and an exterior finished with colored glass, this manual movable shelf achieves functionality and design suitable for use in open spaces. It is possible to efficiently create storage space near the office area without creating a dedicated storage area such as a warehouse. In addition, the handle can be stored flat when not in use, so it is safe even if it is installed in the flow line without any protrusions.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
The company was highly praised for developing mobile shelves that can be used as furniture placed in open spaces or as part of walls, rather than as storage equipment in warehouses. Care has been taken to ensure that there are no protrusions when not in use, and details such as surface texture and joints are highly accurate, making it a high quality tool that can be placed in your living space.
Office furniture [i+ series]
![Office furniture [i+ series]](/company/about/gda/design2018/assets/img/design2018_iplus.jpg "オフィス家具 [i+ シリーズ]")
The executive desk, which is intended for executives and therefore tends to be an item that shows the company's hierarchy with authoritative details and materials, is positioned as a personal desk, and is suitable for use in open spaces where executives and senior executives work together with general employees. .
A large-capacity hanger rack that follows the design of the series' whiteboards and partitions and is designed to be used in the same space. Inline skate wheels are used as casters for the legs. An attach panel that can be attached to a multitasking meeting table that can be used as a free-address desk or dining table. Available in two sizes and can also be used as a table tennis panel. Accessories that make your office more fun.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
Does that mean he has authority because he is an officer? For the desks used in open spaces where executives work with general employees, we adhere to the brand's common philosophy of ``reducing details as much as possible,'' applying difficult and unavoidable processing that is not normally done, and paying close attention to the details to create a desk that is suitable for the desk. There is. Attach panels for free-address desks and multitasking meeting tables can also be used as nets for table tennis tables. We also offer accessories that will make your office more fun.
Space creation furniture series [Knotwork]
![Space creation furniture series [Knotwork]](/company/about/gda/design2018/assets/img/design2018_knotwork.jpg "空間創造家具シリーズ [ノットワーク]")
What is required of today's work style is a creative work style that increases the productivity of people and organizations and creates new value through flattened communication that transcends departments and generations.
Knotwork is a furniture series with a living room-like design taste that has never been seen before in an office, and a wide variety of furniture, creating a total space that serves as the center of the office, connecting people and ideas. The simple design allows it to be matched with a variety of interiors, allowing you to freely incorporate scenes that suit your work style into your office to create a functional and comfortable space.
Evaluation Comments from the “Good Design” Committee
The number of office spaces with a different taste, such as renovated offices and co-working spaces, is steadily increasing, and the needs for office furniture are also diversifying. The needs of a variety of users for ``a taste that does not resemble office furniture'' may be complicated for professional office furniture companies, but on the other hand, it may be an opportunity to break the conventional wisdom of the existing category, which is a super-mature market. This product is a challenging product with a diverse lineup that meets these needs while making use of the office furniture know-how cultivated over the years. If possible, we would like you to not only give form to trendy tastes, but also further analyze and research the essential new needs for office spaces and changes in comfort, and create a new category of furniture design. This is an evaluation with the hope that you will give it a try.
For more information about the Good Design Award, please visit the Good Design Award official website.
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