On Bin Dining Chair by Tomoki Nomura |
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| DESIGN NAME: On Bin PRIMARY FUNCTION: Dining Chair INSPIRATION: In the Japanese language, onbin means to be gentle, quiet, and amicable. It also means to be conflict-averse. The design attempts to create a physical representation of the essence of this word. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: On bin is a dining chair that elevates the experience of sharing a meal. The goal was to create a hand-crafted chair that evokes the feeling of calmness through flowing, controlled curves. The sitting experience is designed around how a patron would interact with the chair in the intimate atmosphere of a fine dining restaurant. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: 1. Upon arrival to the restaurant, the guests will be escorted to their tables by a waiter. They will first encounter On Bin from afar. 2. As they approach their tables, the guests will notice the backrest and general outline of the chair. 3. Once the chairs are pulled out and the guests prepare to sit, they can feel the details and materiality. 4. Within the first few minutes of sitting, the chairs quietly fade into the background as the dining experience takes over. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in September 2021 and ended in December 2021. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Furniture Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The prototype was built using CNC and manual woodworking. For large-scale production, it will be made using steam-bending. The chair will be offered in hard maple or walnut. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: length: 43cm width: 55cm height: 66cm TAGS: dining chair, chair, Japan, Japanese Design, furniture RESEARCH ABSTRACT: - CHALLENGE: The hardest part of the project was figuring out the joinery. The parts needed to fit perfectly and the CNC milling was pretty rough. In order for the joints to fit, they needed to be trimmed with a Dremel and hand-sanded. ADDED DATE: 2022-01-12 21:45:04 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Andrew Boyles - video credit |
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NAME: Tomoki Design PROFILE: Tomoki Nomura is a graduate student in the furniture design program at ArtCenter College of Design. Born and raised in Japan, Tomoki has lived and worked around the world since the age of 13. His peripatetic background heavily influences his design process and enables him to find unique perspectives and approaches. By combining his wide and deep understanding of cultural variances with his technical skills, Tomoki creates forward-thinking designs that appeal to a global market. As a furniture designer, Tomoki emphasizes quality and refinement in his designs. He strives to create products that enrich the ambiance of the spaces they occupy. In addition, Tomoki's designs are produced ethically and everyone involved makes a livable wage. |
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On Bin Dining Chair by Tomoki Nomura is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2021 - 2022.· Read the interview with designer Tomoki Nomura for design On Bin here.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Tomoki Nomura. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Tomoki Nomura. |
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