Rt
Stool or Sidetable for OBJECT SYSTEM
Rt is a minimalist piece of furniture designed by Hangzhou designer Li Xiaokai. The design is inspired by Chinese tangram. Rt is composed of two right-angle aluminum plates of the same size, and a right-angle wooden block. The designer hopes that users may easily assemble and disassemble the present product. Through its particular design, Rt will appear both strong and simple to the eye; its structure is solid, and it will offer different visual effects when viewed from different angles.
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Unique Properties
The product is composed of 3 right-angle parts, including 2 L-shaped, right-angle aluminum plates of identical size, and 1 wooden right-angle block. Seen from different angles, Rt will give viewers different optical illusions. The linear surface produced by the combination of two different materials, the aluminum plates and wooden block, endeavours to impart a minimalist and eternal sculptural feeling.
Tags
stool, combination, aluminium plate, sculpture, contemporary design, Minimalist
Production Technology
The product consists of two parts: an ash stool and a 6mm aluminum plate support obtained through laser cutting and machine bending.
Design Challenge
The main challenge of this product lies in the bending technology it involves, and the material resistance of its aluminum plates. We have studied the carrying capacity of the plates after bending through numerous repeated experiments, and fixed the parts firmly with custom screws.
Project Duration
The Rt concept design is totally new and was completed in October 2019 in Hangzhou, China. Its first prototype was completed in Hangzhou, in November 2019.
Operation Flow
Rt may be used as a stool as well as a side table. All of its components, 3 in total, are screwed together. Its simple structure allows users to assemble and disassemble it by themselves.
Research
Proceeding from daily observation and thinking, through the industrial processing of metal and natural materials, we research and manufacture art furniture that may embody and express with interesting logic the essence of life.
Inspiration
The product design is inspired by Chinese tangram and is composed of 3 different right-angled parts mutually supporting each other. Product parts are simple, easy to process, convenient for installation and bulk transportation. The overall appearance of the product is simple and its structure is strong. Because of its inspirational origin, i.e. tangram, Rt may appear both flat and three-dimensional in form, all depending on the angle of the viewer.
Image Credits
Images Credits: Li Xiaokai, 2019
Project Overview
Rt Stool or Sidetable has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 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.
Iron Recognition
Xiaokai Li was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Rt Stool or Sidetable.
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Introducing Rt: A Tangram-Inspired Stool and Side Table by Xiaokai Li
Discover the innovative design of Rt, a versatile furniture piece that combines form and function in a minimalist, sculptural creation.
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