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11. and/or rotating unit connections to a desired arrangement. Such
Adaptability provides consumers the ability to design a Quadrant
of their own.
'Vela al Vento'
Design: Sassone E. Franco, Weston, FL
Materials: Interior of Bendable plywood; Exterior of Leather & Wood Veneer,
Structure of Stainless Steel; Hardware is Stainless Steel
2011 DESIGN QUEST FURNITURE COMPETITION
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!
DESIGN QUEST 2011 FURNITURE COMPETITION— March 17 - May 1,
2011
This year's competition had a record number of submissions from 30
countries. Only 20% of the entries moved on to the final round of judging.
The rules for the 2011 competition had no limitations on material or type of
furniture. However, the furniture had to function as furniture. Thanks to
everybody who entered!
Special thanks to our judges:
• Iain Thorp, Haworth Inc., Corporate Design Strategist
• Fabienne Munch, Herman Miller, Director New Product Commercialization
Artists' Statement: Lounge chair inspired by the opened Spinnaker sail of a boat
as it quietly sails into the endless horizon.
'Cloud Lounge'
Design: Zach Raven, Grand Rapids, MI
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• Rob Scheper, Steelcase Inc., Director of Design, Global Worktools and
Technology
• Jorgen Sorensen, Design Quest
• Thor Sorensen, Design Quest
Design Quest offered $2000 in prizes for innovative furniture design and the
public was invited to help award the Peoples Choice Prize during the opening
reception, March 17, 2011.
• First Prize: 'Jute Side Table', Sae Jung Oh - Bloomfield Hills, MI
• Second Prize: 'Tortilla', Tomas Schön - Bolzano, South Tyrol, Italy
• Third Prize: 'Lunar Table', Cameron Van Dyke - Grand Rapids, MI
• People's Choice Award: 'Eclipse Table', Emily Knight & Corey Barnes,
Grand Rapids, MI