Cloud

Chair for OKINAWA PRODUCTS

This is a cloud-like chair that is raining. The seating surface enables a cloud-like expression by piercing polyester fiber into the polyurethane foam with a needle. It was inspired by Needle Felting. A high seat gives the seated person a floating. Stainless steel round bars are 5mm in diameter. There are 100 thin stainless steel bars. In addition, the mirror-like stainless steel legs and pedestal made it possible to express the rain.

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Cloud Chair Press Releases

For Cloud, we offer press releases in multiple languages, including: English.

Cloud Chair Media Articles

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Unique Properties

This is a cloud-like chair that is raining. The seating surface enables a cloud-like expression by piercing polyester fiber into the polyurethane foam with a needle. A high seat gives the seated person a floating. In addition, the mirror-like stainless steel legs and pedestal made it possible to express the rain.

Tags

nature, chair, cloud, okinawa, japan, organic

Production Technology

Materials: Stainless steel, Polyester fiber, Wood, Polyurethane foam Production processes of the product: Handmade

Design Challenge

In addition, the number, length, and diameter of stainless steel round bars that express rain were carefully determined.

Project Duration

The project started in April 2019 and ended in October 2019.

Operation Flow

I think there are many people who have imagined when they were children that they could sit on clouds. I realized that imagination. Poetic products enrich the emotions of users. In addition, this product makes the surrounding space visually enjoyable.

Research

I feel like the products in the world are now uniform. Different regions have their own culture and nature. Among them, I paid attention to nature. I think of naturally inspired designs. After that, repeat the verification of the material and structure. I will announce the created design to the world and aim for commercialization. I believe that doing so will enrich the uniform world.

Inspiration

The sky is connected everywhere in the world. Many people have seen clouds. A design inspired by nature will resonate with various people. I live on Okinawa Island south of Japan. One day, I saw a moving cloud while it rained on the coast. The idea of this chair came up from the scenery at that time.

Image Credits

[ Image #1: Shota Urasaki, Cloud, 2019. ][ Image #2: Shota Urasaki, Cloud, 2019. ][ Image #3: Shota Urasaki, Cloud, 2019. ][ Image #4: Shota Urasaki, Cloud, 2019. ][ Image #5: Shota Urasaki, Cloud, 2019. ]

Project Overview

Cloud Chair has been a Golden winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 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.

Golden Recognition

Shota Urasaki was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Cloud Chair.

Shota Urasaki Press Releases

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Introducing "Cloud" - A Chair Inspired by Nature

Shota Urasaki unveils "Cloud," a chair inspired by the natural beauty of Okinawa, Japan, and designed to evoke the serene experience of sitting on a cloud during rainfall.

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