Folding Table for Graduate School of Techno Design
By combining user culture and behavior, the traditional Soban's functional and aesthetic elements are redesigned to fit the modern life culture, and new materials and technologies are used to develop and produce the products. By conforming to the changes in people's behavioral characteristics in different periods, furniture that lasts for a long time is timeless and can also realize the sustainable development of furniture design and use.
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Excited to make Sofan accessible in many languages through our translations: Folding Table EN, Pliye Tab HT, Tebur Nadawa HA, Ka Pākaukau Pelu HAW, שולחן מתקפל HE, फोल्डिंग टेबल HI, Folding Rooj HMN, Összecsukható Asztal HU, Leggja Saman Borð IS, Okpokoro Mpịachi IG, Meja Lipat ID, Tábla Fillte GA, Il Tavolo Pieghevole IT, 折りたたみテーブルは JA, Meja Lipat JV, ಮಡಿಸುವ ಟೇಬಲ್ KN, Жиналмалы Үстел KK, តុបត់ KM, Kumeza RW, 접이식 테이블은 KO, Maseya Pêçandî KU, Бүктөлүүчү Стол KY, ຕາຕະລາງພັບ LO, Plicatilis Mensa LA, Saliekamais Galds LV, Sulankstomas Stalas LT, Ausklappen Dësch LB, Масата За Преклопување MK, Ny Latabatra Miforitra MG, Meja Lipat MS, ഫോൾഡിംഗ് ടേബിൾ ML, Mejda Li Jintwew MT, Te Tepu Kopaki MI, फोल्डिंग टेबल MR, Эвхдэг Ширээ MN, फोल्डिङ टेबल NE, Sammenleggbar Bord NO, ଫୋଲ୍ଡିଂ ଟେବୁଲ୍ OR, د فولډ میز PS, میز تاشو FA, Stół Składany PL, Mesa Dobrável PT, ਫੋਲਡਿੰਗ ਟੇਬਲ PA, Masa Plianta RO, Складной Стол RU, Laulau Gaugau SM, Склопиви Сто SR, Folding Table SN, فولڊنگ ٽيبل SD, Folding Table SI, Skladací Stôl SK, Zložljiva Miza SL, Miiska Laalaabku SO, Tafole E Menahang ST, La Mesa Plegable ES, Méja Lipat SU, Meza Ya Kukunja SW, Hopfällbart Bord SV, Ang Folding Table TL, Столи Катшаванда TG, மடிப்பு அட்டவணை TA, Катлау Өстәле TT, ఫోల్డింగ్ టేబుల్ TE, โต๊ะพับ TH, Katlanır Masa TR, Bukulýan Stol TK, Розкладний Стіл UK, فولڈنگ ٹیبل UR, قاتلىنىدىغان ئۈستەل UG, Yig'iladigan Stol UZ, Bàn Gấp VI, Bwrdd Plygu CY, Opklaptafel FY, Ukusonga Itafile XH, פאָלדינג טיש YI, Tabili Kika YO, Itafula Eligoqayo ZU, Opvoutafel AF, Tavolina E Palosshme SQ, ማጠፊያ ጠረጴዛ AM, الطاولة القابلة للطي AR, Ծալովի Սեղանը HY, Qatlanan Masa AZ, Mahai Tolesgarria EU, Раскладны Стол BE, ভাঁজ টেবিল BN, Sklopivi Sto BS, Сгъваема Маса BG, Folding Table MY, La Taula Plegable CA, Ang Folding Table CEB, Folding Table NY, 折疊桌 ZY, 折叠桌 ZH, A Tavola Plegable CO, Sklopivi Stol HR, Skládací Stůl CS, Klapbord DA, Klaptafel NL, Faldebla Tablo EO, Kokkupandav Laud ET, Taitettava Pöytä FI, La Table Pliante FR, ’ Ann Am Bòrd Fillte GD, A Mesa Plegable GL, დასაკეცი მაგიდა KA, Klapptisch DE, Το Πτυσσόμενο Τραπέζι EL, ફોલ્ડિંગ ટેબલ GU.
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By extending the structure of the traditional Chinese fan, the new tray is formed. The Soban can be rolled up for storage, which greatly increases the mobility of the small plate. The part of the table top can be created in different styles according to different materials. With different woods of table legs, it forms a variety of combinations of traditional and modern co-existence and has unlimited development possibilities.
Folding Table, Living Furniture, Nomadic Furniture
The table body material is made of toon wood, and the parts of the table top are separated by cnc cutting technology, and the different parts are linked by steel pipes inside.
Through the analysis of the user's needs, the high repetition of user behavior resulting in the repetition of movement lines, as well as user storage problems and other furniture use characteristics , proposed to achieve the function of nomadic furniture through the Furniture Design Using Pattern. At the same time, combined with the design theory, the structure, function, and use form of the table are designed. Through several derivations, the size and structure of the “sofan” were finally determined.
The project started in March 2022 and finished in September 2022 in Seoul
By folding the table, it is possible to achieve convenient storage of the table. The table can be used both indoors and outdoors depending on the variety of materials.
By observing the life of Chinese residents in Beijing, we analyzed the living environment of Chinese people based on Noldus software, and after understanding the habits and daily needs of Chinese people, we studied the behavior of space, time, and users. It is found that mobility and portable furniture are the new needs of people, so the design of this furniture is proposed
With the changing dwelling lifestyle, the typical sitting culture furniture, such as Soban, is still frequently used in contemporary life. Furniture has always been a medium to showcase the human way of life, and we can understand that era's culture and social structure through furniture. The Soban has changed from a necessity with a transport and dining table function to auxiliary furniture in contemporary life. Therefore, the design of modern Soban needs to be reconsidered the culture and behavior of the users so that it can meet the modern lifestyle.
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Sofan Folding Table has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Qi An was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work Sofan Folding Table.
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