Animal
Animal is a convertible seat designed for children. The design takes the form of a small animal, with three legs and a tail that also serves as a backrest. A simple structure allows Animal to be switched between two forms, so the seat can be used as a child's chair or as a backless seat. The three legs are arranged in an equilateral triangle and extend beyond the edge of the seat surface, which gives the piece a high level of stability. Animal is made of plastic by blow molding. The seat is intended to act as a playmate and to encourage imagination.
Animal Multifunctional Stool by Yuanwei LI，Shengrong Guo, Yu Qi，Hongchuan Zhao, was recognized as a creative example of industrial design by the A' Design Awards. Animal Multifunctional Stool received the Silver A' Design Award in Furniture Design in 2021. The A' Furniture Design Award is a highly prestigious international design prize which celebrates superior design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
