Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024
Pristine titanium white polymeric structure dominates the visual field, presenting yang siqi's Spidique Chair as an extraordinary synthesis of biomorphic form and functional seating, where skeletal armature evokes the tensile elegance of arachnid anatomy translated into sculptural furniture. The compositional arrangement follows a classical three-quarter presentation, positioning a seated figure in profile against a graduated neutral gray backdrop that transitions from warm dove gray at the base to cooler silver-gray in the upper register, establishing atmospheric depth through subtle tonal modulation. The chair's architectural framework reveals an intricate lattice of organically flowing members, each tubular element connecting through smooth, continuous transitions that eliminate harsh junctures in favor of fluid biomimetic articulation. Chromatic restraint characterizes the palette with the chair's brilliant zinc white finish creating maximum value contrast against the model's garments rendered in deep aubergine approaching burnt umber in the blouse and warm charcoal in the shorts. The figure's posture demonstrates ergonomic engagement, spine supported by the chair's backrest while legs extend forward in relaxed repose, tablet device held at comfortable reading angle indicating functional validation of the design's human-centered proportions. Lighting emanates from an elevated frontal-left position, casting subtle attached shadows along the chair's tubular members that emphasize three-dimensional volume while maintaining overall high-key luminosity. Edge treatment reveals remarkable precision in the chair's glossy polymer surface, with hard specular highlights tracing the curvature of each structural member against soft atmospheric edges where form meets background. The spatial construction employs shallow depth with the ensemble positioned on a continuous floor plane that merges imperceptibly with the backdrop cyclorama, creating an infinite studio environment that isolates the design object for contemplative examination. Surface texture contrasts the chair's mirror-smooth lacquered finish against the matte woven texture of the figure's clothing, establishing material dialogue between synthetic perfection and organic textile warmth.
Spidique is a chair that combines 3D printing technology with contemporary sustainable design principles. While plastic is often criticized for its potential environmental hazards, its widespread convenience makes it indispensable. The designers believe that the environmental friendliness of plastic depends on how it is used and managed. When effectively recycled and reused, its environmental footprint is significantly reduced. Embracing the design philosophy of 'less is more,' the designers strive to achieve the same functionality and aesthetics with minimal plastic.