The Swing Chair

Seating for Jiangying Guo

Inspired by the swing, this chair could respond to the user's body movements and create a dynamic interaction with the users. Similar to a swing, it is for users to relax and play. The seat and backrest are flexible and adjustable in a way that they are able to follow users' preferred sitting positions and their movements while sitting. The chair also has a minimal structure: the seat and backrest are supported by a simple wood frame (61x61x61cm), allowing the seat to float and the chair to be lightweight.

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Unique Properties

Inspired by the swing, this chair aims to respond with human body movements and create a dynamic interaction with the users - for them to relax and play. The seat and backrest are flexible and adjustable in a way that they are able to follow users’ preferred sitting positions and their movements while sitting. It also has a minimal structure: seat and backrest supported by a simple frame (61x61x61cm), giving the seat floating and chair lightweight.

Tags

Chair, Sustainable, Playful, Moveable Seats, Swing

Production Technology

The material here I used Oak wood for the structure, plywood for the seat and backrest, cotton cord for the swing, and rubber screw to connect the backrest.

Design Challenge

The hardest part of this design is to control the level of movement, which is affected by the design as well as the material. Allowing too much movement would cause a user to fall off the chair. The thick cotton cord has rough texture and thus create good friction with the wood, in this way, it allows the seat to still create movements but in a controlled and safe way.

Project Duration

This project is completed in Copenhagen in 2017; the duration of design and production took around 2 months.

Operation Flow

Both the seat and backrest are adjustable based on user's movement. The angle between the seat and backrest could be adjusted from 120 to 133 degree (please see the image above).

Inspiration

This chair is inspired by the swing. I want to incorporate the playfulness and movement of swing into a chair which is normally considered to have a fixed angle between seat and backrest.

Project Overview

The Swing Chair Seating has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

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Iron Recognition

Jiangying Guo was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work The Swing Chair Seating.

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The Swing Chair: A Playful and Dynamic Seating Experience

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