The {tag:studenci} from the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw won first place in the Elite Design Award competition, organized by the Swiss brand Elite. Furmanowicz's design, the "Cómodo" bed, turned out to be the best among 171 entries. The jury appreciated the simplicity of the design, the sophisticated headrest design and attention to detail, as well as the use of sustainable materials. With the win, a prototype of her design was presented at Milan design week.
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© Joanna Furmanowicz
Elite Design Award - luxury and innovation
The Elite Design Award is a prestigious competition organized by the Swiss brand Elite, which specializes in luxury beds and mattresses. This competition was created to encourage creativity and innovative ideas in furniture design. Each edition focuses on a specific theme to inspire participants to create unique designs.The seventh edition of the event, held under the theme "Modern Heritage," brought together designers from around the world, who were tasked with creating a modern interpretation of the best-selling Chloé bed, the flagship Elite model, which has been enjoyed by users and users for years.
Joanna Furmanowicz with the awards
Photo by Aleksandra Goldyn
Sixteen finalists were selected from the 171 designs submitted, and among them were as many as eight students from the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, who took part in the "Elite Design Award - Bed Design" course led by assistant Maja Górowska. Among the awardees were Karolina Parys, Magdalena Paszkowska, Wiktoria Różycka, Alexandra Slavetskaya, Julia Soltysiak, Tomasz Ziolkowski and Mateusz Witkowski. However, it was Joanna Furmanowicz who won the highest recognition from the jury, receiving first place for her "Cómodo" bed design .
Winner Joanna Furmanowicz with the award
Photo: Aleksandra Goldyn
Cómodo - a combination of minimalism and nature
Furmanowicz's design is a harmonious combination of minimalism and natural, high-quality materials, such as linen and oak wood. The characteristic element of the bed is a simple wooden headrest with an austere finish, inside of which there is delicate quilting. The base of the furniture is made of wood, which is arranged in a U-shape, emphasizing the simplicity of the form. The upholstered linen frame adds softness and elegance to the design, making the Cómodo bed the perfect place to relax.
Cómodo bed
© Joanna Furmanowicz
The jury appreciated that Furmanowicz's design not only reinterpreted the Chloé bed in an innovative way, but was also in line with the idea of sustainability, which was an important evaluation criterion. The use of natural materials and a simple but elegant form made Cómodo stand out from other designs, becoming the first place winner.
The reward for the victory was not only the prestigious title, but also the opportunity to create a prototype bed, which was presented during Milan design week.The award ceremony is also held there.
Cómodo bed
Photo by Aleksandra Goldyn
The Elite Design Award competition aims to promote innovation in furniture design, while preserving the tradition of craftsmanship and attention to detail that are central to the Elite brand.
