Color Roller
Furniture Set for He Chuheng
Color Roller is a furniture set that changes color combinations through rolling. As a construction experiment, it uses basic colors and shapes to reconstruct the space. Three transparent acrylic panels, red, blue, and yellow, intersect and overlap to form a vibrant palette, displaying varied colors under different lighting conditions and perspectives. Minimally and cleverly, Color Roller utilizes the rotatability of shapes to create different structures and forms for each component. Users can freely flip and rearrange the pieces to personalize their space with dynamic color combinations.
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Unique Properties
Color Roller is a furniture set that changes color combinations through rolling, using basic shapes and colors to create a unique spatial experience. Made from transparent acrylic, it displays varied colors under different lighting. Three acrylic panels intersect and overlap to form a vibrant palette. Minimally, the set features a hexagonal chair, rectangular table and triangular floor lamp. Users can flip and rearrange the pieces to personalize their space with dynamic color combinations.
Tags
Acrylic, Color, Hexagon, Geometry, Roller, Rolling, Combination
Production Technology
Colored acrylic thermoforming and adhesive bonding.
Design Challenge
The first prototype of the acrylic chair was very sturdy, able to support human weight. However, the solid acrylic frame was too bulky, losing its intended light and free appearance, and the thick colored panels increased costs. So, I began simplifying the design, optimizing the structure to use minimal materials and adhesive, while maintaining the load-bearing capacity.
Project Duration
The project started in March 2024 in Shanghai and finished in October 2024 in Shanghai.
Operation Flow
Color Roller can change its color composition through rolling, allowing users to freely flip and rearrange the pieces to decorate the interior space and create a personalized creative atmosphere.
Research
The design research started with studying how three panels overlap in different ways. The 1:5 scale models were created to test lighting effects, leading to three basic geometric structures. The 1:1 prototypes were made with different materials and connections, especially for the hexagonal chair, which needs to support human weight. Aluminum, wood, and acrylic frames were tested, with acrylic varying in thickness and solidity. The lightest structure was selected after weight-bearing tests.
Inspiration
Like De Stijl deconstructed space with three simple colors, Color Roller uses these colors flexibly to reconstruct the world. Red, yellow, and blue, when made transparent, create more colors through layering. Color Roller is an experiment with color, exploring the geometric properties of shapes and volumes. The three components use different structures, with acrylic panels intersecting in pairs, linking basic forms and colors through construction.
Project Overview
Color Roller Furniture Set has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2024 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.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Chuheng He.
Golden Recognition
Chuheng He was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Color Roller Furniture Set.
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