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Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners
Axel Chair,  | International Design Awards Winners

Axel Chair

UniversityArtCenter College of Design
Lead DesignersYuxin Luo
Project LocationLos Angeles
CreditsInstructors: John Ford, David Mocarski
Prize(s)Gold in Home & Living / Home Furniture, Emerging Product Designer of the Year
Project LinkView
Entry Description

Can a chair begin with emotion before function?

The Axel Chair explores this idea, drawing inspiration from the fluidity and grace of figure skating. Its design captures the sweeping arcs and dynamic twists of a skater mid-leap, freezing a moment of rhythmic flow.

As it sits within a space, the chair twists and enlivens its surroundings, quietly balancing dynamism and stillness.