Trinna Wu | GIZMODO.cz

In a fast-paced world, the need for functional furniture that makes life easier is always appreciated. The Puffa inflatable sofa is one of them, designed keeping in mind the urban lifestyle. Creation of industrial designers Yin-Yu Lo and Trinna Wu, this accessory takes flat packaging as the core idea for portability. I like the idea of having the option to carry a comfy sofa to the next camping trip or the leisurely beach day on the weekend. It can even be a good option for people who frequently move from one apartment to another or light up a dorm room with ease!

The duo has designed the urban sofa using 3D weaving distance technology in the inflatable structure. This production method keeps the middle surface of the sofa flat with a stable supporting force that prevents eventual sagging with such inflatable products. It can be inflated instantly without much hassle, and the stiffness level of the seat and cushion can be adjusted as required. When it needs to be transported to another place, deflate Puffa and easily carry it public transit or store it in the car’s boot. The transparent/neon colour scheme is a shock to the old-fashioned furniture design, and who knows, it might just be the next trend to replace bean bags everywhere!

The sofa folds to the size of a yoga mat, making it ultra-portable in nature. The level of comfort and, most importantly, the practicality in use is what makes Puffa stand out from other such creations on the market. Plus, the fact that it will never sag like other inflatable sofas is one thing that’s drawing me towards this cool design. Would I want one for my apartment? Definitely, this one makes it past my critical skepticism!

Designer: Yin-Yu Lo and Trinna Wu

The Guangjing glass recycling station was designed to be an interactive product that played on the meaningful habit of recycling as well as the circular economy. The project aims to achieve an infinite circulation of glass and allows the public to participate in it which not only educates them but helps them associate the good habit with a positive emotion rather than as a chore. It uses the texture and reflectivity of glass as a material to create a two-way interaction between people and recycling – is not only a recycle bin, but an aesthetic and educational public installation. The recycling station can be set up anywhere – streets, recreational areas, outdoors, or any public place so that the bottles can be collected from the source of waste itself.

The design providing the general people insight into the process and encourages deeper participation in the recycling process which increases the rate of bottles recycled with this model. The raw material for making glassware is, ironically, also glass. The Guangjing glass recycling station tries to create a loop that can both create and recycle as a metaphoric ode in the design language to the material. It uses recycled glass to reproduce textured glass sheets, it is a site to recycle glass bottles, and it collects bottles that have been discarded to efficiently put them in the circulation system. It has a minimal and modern aesthetic with a white finish and rounded corners. Everything is made in plat panels so it can be easily assembled and transported.

Thin 2mm iron plates are used for the structure while also keeping it lightweight with metal punching plates, hollow tubes, and thin steel bars which use ready-made materials with bolts to reduce production costs. The 5 mm replaceable textured glass sheets and light create an artistic visual especially in bold contrast to the colors of the bottles inside. It uses a counterweight mechanism, the door pieces can be pushed open naturally by the weight of the wine bottle, and will automatically close when not in use to avoid odor escape. The bottom track adopts a non-porous iron plate with a diversion channel design to divert the residual liquid of the wine bottle in the upper layer to the bottom water box to facilitate the collection of the residual liquid.

It has a minimal and modern aesthetic with a white finish and rounded corners. And the best part? the top has a solar panel that absorbs light during the day and produces ambient lighting for 6-8 hours which adds to its artistic installation aesthetic. It also has a foldable top panel design which doubles up as a standing table for commercial places. Everything is made in plat panels and the bottom has two directional as well as two universal wheels so it can be easily assembled and transported. Just look at it, it is probably the world’s most beautiful and meaningful recycling bin!

Designer: Jack Lee and Trinna Wu