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2018 Design of Designers | Shanghai

Kun Design's Pillow Collection wins CHINA FURNITURE PRODUCT INNOVATION AWARDS 2018


At the annual Design of Designers held at Maison Shanghai, a long line awaits in front of KUN DESIGN’s booth. Why? To see and sit on the sleek, innovative, freshly-awarded Pillow Collection. Designer KUN was the proud receiver of the China Furniture Product Innovation Awards for Outdoor Seating in this edition of Maison Shanghai.



  As a result of an exploration for the possibility of outdoor upholstery, the Pillow underwent continuous adjustments during the development process to find the current structural proportion that merges functionality with streamlined aesthetics. The back and armrest cushions of the sofa resemble soft pillows - just like the collection name - which sit on a bamboo base. Thus it retains the integrity of outdoor furniture without compromising on sophistication of design. 



The Pillow’s many components were designed in full consideration of functionality and convenience for users. Featuring a knock-down system, the back and armrest cushions along with the supporting aluminium structures within can be removed and reassembled to the orientation that suits the user’s preference. The same goes for the bamboo side-table, whose placement within the sofa system can be adjusted as desired. This practicality, along with its sleek appearance, was intended so the Pillow Sofa will easily adapt to its setting. Designed with the vision for outdoor sofa to be suitable for all spaces is a great reason for Pillow to be recognised as an innovative design in Shanghai.