'Sseuim' by Kihyun Ahn: Innovation in Chair

Sseuim

Chair for Kihyun Ahn

Sseuim means to use freely in Korean. It is a kind of furniture that can assist in various postures performed in Korean Sauna, and they can access various postures such as lying down, sitting, leaning, and sleeping according to the user's will and purpose. It provides a private space in an open space called a Korean Sauna. It is a design that combines the spatial characteristics of Korean Sauna with the characteristics of convergence of various cultures and the elements of mountain ranges and stones, which are natural elements.

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Unique Properties

This furniture can be useful in saunas and spas. It enables the lying, sitting, and leaning posture, which is the free posture that takes place in a spa in Korea. In the heat of the sauna and spa, it gives a sense of balance in the shape of natural mountains and stones.

Production Technology

We used Korean woodworking techniques. In addition, the pieces were separated using CNC machines and combined to produce the results. This production process was carried out through a very difficult process, combining traditional craft technology and modern technology.

Design Challenge

The process of capturing Korea's national identity was the most difficult, and among them, the research process of capturing Korean aesthetics as a designer was the most difficult. It was difficult to find a shape suitable for a Korean space while maintaining the backrest and leaning posture ergonomically at a comfortable angle.

Project Duration

The project started in Gongju sity, Korea in March 2021, completed in December 2021, and exhibited at the Korea Craft Trend Fair.

Operation Flow

This work is a piece of furniture that can support various postures in a Korean sauna with the concept of diversity. Reflecting the ethnic characteristics of Korea, all postures of lying, reclining and sitting are permitted according to the purpose and will of the user. It can take various forms of rest.

Research

There are various types of saunas in the world. Among them, people in Korean saunas rest in various positions. The chair design was carried out to enable various postures in a hot sauna and allow perfect rest. For the rest, we visited various saunas to investigate people's attitudes and asked what kind of rest would recharge themselves most through a survey. Through these results, Korea's natural mountains and rocks were brought to the sauna. The form added a function that can accommodate all postures.

Inspiration

Sseuim means to use freely in Korean. It is a furniture that can assist with various postures performed in Korean saunas, and you can experience various postures such as lying down, sitting down, leaning, and sleeping according to the user's will and purpose. It provides a private space in an open space called a Korean sauna. It is a design that combines the spatial characteristics of Korean saunas and the convergent characteristics of various cultures with the elements of mountain ranges and stones, which are natural elements.

Project Overview

Sseuim Chair has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 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.

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Bronze Recognition

Kihyun Ahn was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Sseuim Chair.

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Introducing Sseuim: A Revolutionary Chair Designed for Korean Saunas

Sseuim, a versatile furniture designed by Kihyun Ahn, redefines the experience of Korean saunas with its innovative design and functionality.

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