2021/10/20
Product press release

Nine ITOKI products received the “2021 Good Design Award”

ITOKI CORPORATION (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshiro Hirai) is pleased to announce that it has won nine awards in the 2021 Good Design Awards, sponsored by the Japan Design Promotion Organization, a public interest incorporated foundation, and that its meeting chair "crossa" has been selected for the particularly highly acclaimed "Good Design Best 100."

Good Design Best 100
Meeting chair “crossa”

Meeting chair “crossa”

GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2021
Nine ITOKI products received the “2021 Good Design Award”

About the award details

Good Design Best 100

crossa (crossa chair)
crossa (crossa chair)

A folding chair that looks like a dining chair and expands the possibilities of the space.
A meeting chair with a plain and friendly styling that suits office spaces with casual interiors, mobility for versatile use of space, and a foldable nesting function for storage.

Judge's comment

My first impression of this chair is that it doesn't look like it's meant to be folded. Many folding office chairs have a certain sense of déjà vu, and you often feel the cheap side of folding chairs. This may be because many chair designs are based on existing folding structures. However, the way this chair is folded is very original and doesn't give you any sense of déjà vu. I also admire the idea of being able to stand on its own with exquisite balance. Experience a new perspective on office furniture.

Good Design Award

nort (note chair)
nort (note chair)

A task chair that fits a variety of working styles and locations. As work styles become more diverse, workplaces are required to be comfortable and equipped to allow workers to perform at their best. The Note Chair aims to be a task chair that combines functionality such as an armrest that is easy to use with devices, and a design that is easy to match with office trends.

Judge's comment

A task chair that fits a variety of working styles and locations. It is equipped with an armrest that can be intuitively adjusted to suit the device, as a measure to reduce stress on the body during long hours of work. There are also attempts to give task chairs a more casual look, with an emphasis on coziness and comfort in the workplace and space. By using textured mesh 3D sewing and robot welding, the entire back frame is covered with mesh, creating a task chair with a gentle feel and atmosphere.

FlowLounge symbol tree furniture
FlowLounge symbol tree furniture

FlowLounge's design motif is a "garden" that encourages relaxation, and brings the comfort of nature and people gathering into the office. This symbolic tree furniture creates a comfortable place for people to gather around greenery, and its rice ball shape encourages interaction and concentration. Also, the different heights accommodate various communication styles.

Judge's comment

Flow Lounge Symbol Tree Furniture is a furniture series that incorporates a biophilic design that increases green visibility and improves comfort and productivity in the office. The soft triangular shapes of different heights and the symbolic green placed in the center promote a gentle sense of openness, suggesting a connection between nature and people, and the creation of active communication. Particularly praised was the fact that, with biophilic design being increasingly adopted these days, the furniture was designed with real plants in it, rather than fake greenery, and was designed after careful consideration of the materials used.

hover (hover table)
hover (hover table)

Standard table series that fits a variety of spaces. This table has a design that fits in with various office spaces and features easy-to-use functions. The thin legs are easy to get in and out of, and low-floor casters provide mobility. The foldable top panel improves storage and allows for flexible layout changes. A wide range of variations supports various activities of workers.

Judge's comment

In your work space, it's good to have a meeting table of a comfortable size in a cozy cafe or dining room where a small number of people can gather. In addition, if it had a folding function and caster function, it would be very convenient when moving and storing it. Based on the simple idea of combining what you want, we re-examined the operability and locking mechanism, and updated it to improve intuitive ease of use. You might want to use it in a real cafe, too. The functional technology that office manufacturers excel at is utilized.

akimiru
akimiru

An attendance management system that eliminates wasted time searching for vacant seats in the office. The presence information is transmitted in real time by simply switching the installed presence display switch, which does not require batteries or power supply, to indicate whether it is "vacant" or "in use." You can easily check it from a distance using your smartphone or signage.

Judge's comment

A fusion of IoT devices and software for a conference room availability management system. As it is a simple physical sign, the user does not need to learn new tools and is designed to be foolproof. Users can use it as a regular sign, and it features a natural UX that allows those using the software to see the availability of conference rooms even from a distance. Of course, even when it is not functioning as an IoT device, it can fully function as a normal physical sign. It is a good example of beautiful functional integration among various IoT devices.

LEONIS (Leonis chair)
LEONIS (Leonis chair)

An executive chair that pursues a balance of flexibility and functionality suitable for modern executives. LEONIS is an executive chair designed by reconsidering the way executives work today, with a balance between a supple and solid feel that is compatible with ICT devices and functionality necessary for executive duties.

Judge's comment

Chairs are said to be related to people's behavior in different eras. Leonis gives us an idea of the modern executive, who takes care of both body and mind, carries ICT devices with him, and is always active. The combination of high-quality leather, a symbol of craftsmanship, precise stitching, and polished aluminum frame creates an impression of modern design. The material is a classic from the past, but the slim form and elegant curves give it a supple impression. I was impressed by the smart design, which is a far cry from traditional heavy executive chairs. Leonis has a lineup of white leather, which is also popular among women, and I felt that it is related to the image of modern executives.

Luggage tray SL (undressing basket)
Luggage tray SL (undressing basket)

A luggage rack for examination rooms that is easy to clean, safe, and has a design that blends in with the space. For the benefit of patients and medical personnel, we designed it to be easy to clean and safe, with a design that is seamless, has minimal irregularities, has a height that makes it easy to handle luggage, and is designed to allow canes and umbrellas to be propped up against it. Furthermore, the simple design allows it to be used not only in examination rooms but also in various medical spaces.

Judge's comment

An evolution of the undressing basket placed in the examination room. She carefully observes people's behavior in order to understand problems that occur in the examination room, such as why something is forgotten. The design that was born from this, such as the shallow tray, the shape that makes it easy to wipe down, and the recess that allows an umbrella or cane to be propped up, is very persuasive. In addition, the simple, minimalist, and clean design is reminiscent of a new standard in this genre.

pulizea
pulizea

A patient chair designed to support smooth medical treatment and cleaning work. Specialized for use in medical facilities such as hospital clinics, it has features unique to medical facilities, such as ease of operation by nurses and caregivers, ease of cleaning with a seat that seamlessly connects to the backrest and armrests, and stability when patients sit or stand. The requirements were realized at a high level. In addition, the overall design has been organized into a clean and clear form.

Judge's comment

First of all, since it is a chair exclusively used for patient examinations, it is wonderful that the design incorporates functions that are not found in conventional rotary chairs. From the patient's perspective, there are handrails necessary for standing and sitting, and a wide seating surface that provides stability and a sense of security. From a nurse's perspective, consideration has been given to different users, such as ease of unlocking rotation, ease of lifting and lowering, and ease of disinfecting the entire surface. The design is simple and minimal, and has succeeded in setting a standard in this field.

regano
regano

An examination desk where patients and doctors can interact naturally. In order to create an examination environment where patients and doctors can easily interact, the thin, short legs and concave top plate shape, which do not easily interfere with the patient or wheelchair, allow conversation with a small viewing angle even when recording a diagnosis. The flat design eliminates unevenness, gaps, and dust accumulation as much as possible, achieving both a clean design and high cleaning performance.

Judge's comment

It is wonderful that the act of examining the doctor and patient face-to-face is based on the fact that it cannot be facilitated by repurposing an office table. It was praised for the fact that the table shape afforded the angles between the doctor and the PC, the angles between the patient and the PC, and the angles between the doctor and the patient so that they could be easily reflected in the actions. It was also praised for its rounded edges that visually ensured safety.

About the “Good Design Award”

Established in 1957, it is Japan's only comprehensive design evaluation and recommendation system. This is a design award. A variety of things, both tangible and intangible, are comprehensively evaluated not only in terms of design, but also in terms of process, philosophy, significance, etc., and the 100 projects that received particularly high evaluations by the judging committee were selected as the "Good Design Best 100". will be done.

About Itoki's Workplace Business

ITOKI CORPORATION Since its founding in 1890, the company has supported the creation of a wide variety of WORK-Style products, including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT, video and audio equipment, and construction and interior fixtures. Since its establishment in 1890, the company has supported the creation of a variety of “Space," “Environment," and “Place" with a broad lineup of products including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT/video/audio equipment, and building materials and interior fixtures. Since the Corona Shock, we have been supporting the creation of a wide range of “Work Environment” products, including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT, video and audio equipment, building materials and interior equipment, etc. Since the Corona Shock, we have been considering the entire working space as and providing total solutions, including workers products and services for creating "collective work" environments, home furnishings to facilitate remote work and home learning products for supporting "distributed work" environments, and surveys and consulting services for corporate work style strategies and work environment improvement. We support the creation of “Work Environment” in all kinds of spaces by providing a total range of products and services to create "collective work" environments, as well as products that support "distributed work" environments, such as .

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