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Zanotta is proud to communicate that Elipse chair design by Patrick Jouin receives distinction for high design quality in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019
Zanotta has won an
award in the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2019. Elipse received the Red Dot, which the renowned jury only awards to
products that feature an outstanding design.
The Red Dot Award: Product
Design is one of the world’s largest design competitions. In 2019, designers
and manufacturers from 55 countries entered more than 5,500 products in
the competition. The international jury comprises experienced experts from
different disciplines and has been convening for more than 60 years in order to
select the year’s best designs.
During an adjudication process they try out the products, discuss them and ultimately
reach a well-founded decision regarding the design quality of the entries. Their assessment focuses on criteria such as the
level of innovation, functionality, formal quality, longevity and ergonomics.
On 8 July
2019, the international design scene will gather
in Essen’s Aalto-Theater as part of the Red Dot Gala, then the exhibition
“Design on Stage” in the Red Dot Design Museum Essen will take place, including all of the
award-winning products. Elipse
will also be on show in the Red Dot Design Yearbook.Innovation features of the design Elipse The circular hole in the center of the
backrest is the characterizing element of Elipse,
it allows an easy grip and becomes the focal point of the precise constructive
solution that defines the connection with the square section structure. The
seat and the back draw curved lines and rounded shapes, respecting the
ergonomic principles to guarantee comfort and support. The structure is in
aluminum alloy, seat and back are made of polypropylene-based technopolymer,
proposed in the same colors for monochrome solutions. The product is positioned
in line with the expectations of the home and contract sectors.
