'Square and Round' by Xu Le: Innovation in A Multifunctional Stool

Square and Round

A Multifunctional Stool for Hangzhou Great Wisdom Creative Design Co., Ltd

The surface of the stool is made up of transparent acrylic, which can well show the internal structure and bring the new visual experience for people. When you put the stool surface straightly, it will be a very light one; When you put the stool surface upside down, it will be a side table and can put keys or some other small objects that may easy to lost inside. The connected method is using traditional double dovetail key structure, without any “metal connection”. If you get the key point you can dismount it by hand, and you will enjoy by your thinking and doing.

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Unique Properties

The Square and Round stool is designed for 90’s life characteristics. The whole designed material is original wood and acrylic. The surface of the stool is made up of transparent acrylic, which can well show the internal structure and bring the new visual experience for people. When you put the stool surface straightly, it will be a very light one; When you put the stool surface upside down, it will be a side table and can put keys or some other small objects that may easy to lost inside. The connected method is using traditional double dovetail key structure, without any “metal connection” . If you get the key point you can dismount it by hand, and you will enjoy by your thinking and doing. The shape of the stool is concise and elegant, which is a highly integrated product that combination of structure, aesthetics, wisdom and technology. Flat packaging design greatly reduces transportation costs that will be very suitable for online sailing.

Production Technology

Production technology: wood bending process. Materials: Beech

Design Challenge

The structural design of the product is the most difficult part. After research and demonstration, an innovative Luban lock structure was finally designed. Only when it is unlocked can the stool be disassembled.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2017 in Hangzhou and finished in August 2019 in Hangzhou.

Operation Flow

When you put the stool surface straightly, it will be a very light one; When you put the stool surface upside down, it will be a side table and can put keys or some other small objects that may easy to lost inside. The connected method is using traditional double dovetail key structure, without any “metal connection” . If you get the key point you can dismount it by hand, and you will enjoy by your thinking and doing.

Research

Design instruction Square and Round, focus on orbicular sky and rectangular earth, deep ancient culture, Luban lock principle, innovative applications and tenon connection. Inside, hidden mystery and be pointless that difficult to complete the registration. The design skillfully rendered size ingenuity. The Square and Round stool is designed for 90’s life characteristics. The whole designed material is original wood and acrylic. The surface of the stool is made up of transparent acrylic, which can well show the internal structure and bring the new visual experience for people. When you put the stool surface straightly, it will be a very light one; When you put the stool surface upside down, it will be a side table and can put keys or some other small objects that may easy to lost inside. The connected method is using traditional double dovetail key structure, without any “metal connection” . If you get the key point you can dismount it by hand, and you will enjoy by your thinking and doing. The shape of the stool is concise and elegant, which is a highly integrated product that combination of structure, aesthetics, wisdom and technology. Flat packaging design greatly reduces transportation costs that will be very suitable for online sailing.

Inspiration

Square and Round, focus on orbicular sky and rectangular earth, deep ancient culture, Luban lock principle, innovative applications and tenon connection. Inside, hidden mystery and be pointless that difficult to complete the registration. The design skillfully rendered size ingenuity.

Project Overview

Square and Round A Multifunctional Stool has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

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Golden Recognition

Xu Le was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Square and Round A Multifunctional Stool.

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