The focus of the competition is the lounge chair or similar casual seating—simple objects to aid the body in the act of sitting. Commercial office chairs and other specialized functions are not appropriate, but otherwise you have as much latitude as you can explain and illustrate in a convincing way.
Successful entries will be clear, compelling, innovative designs that demonstrate three criteria:
- Make good (Material conservation). How can shape optimize resources in design, fabrication, and shipping? What forms create little waste but lots of taste?
- Feel good (Physical comfort). How can shape aid the body in the act of sitting? How do different people sit? How might they?
- Look good (Emotional resonance). What kinds of images create emotional bond between viewer and product? What is the intersection of sustainability and sensuality?
Your entry should be an original concept. Commercially sold products are prohibited. The design need not have been built, and all entries should be submitted digitally (as renderings, photographs, and other images).
The competition is open to any designer, architect, student, or interested person anywhere. Judging will be anonymous.
submission requirements
Pre-registration. You must register on-line to receive an entry number. The registration fee is $50 US, payable by PayPal. All registrations and fees are due by May 16, 2008. Late registration is acceptable before May 30, 2008, for an additional $25 (total of $75).
Submissions. Submit all entries on-line between May 1 and June 9. After registering, you’ll be directed to a page where you can login, pay for your registration, and upload pictures of your chair. Entries are due before 7pm EST, June 9, 2008. All entries are to remain anonymous. Any submissions that include names or affiliations on any documents except the entry form may be disqualified.
Images. Digital renderings or photographs should be clear, clean, and high-quality. Appearances count! A minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) images (renderings, photographs, and/or diagrams). Explanatory diagrams or images are encouraged. Required is at least one image illustrating a human body in the chair (diagram of a side elevation is preferable). Digital images should be in JPEG format and less than 2 MB in size.
Narrative brief. A clear, concise explanation of the design that intelligently addresses the three key criteria and answers all the relevant questions in the call for entries. Max. 200 words total. You are encouraged to give a unique name to your design.
questions
If you have any questions about the design competition, send an e-mail to onegoodchair@gmail.com. Please do not contact any of the judges, organizers, or sponsors.
