Orbit

  • Prize
    Winner in Outdoor Sofa
  • Company/Firm
    Robin Delaere
  • Designer
    Robin Delaere
  • Lead Designer(Other)
    Arne Malfait
  • Location
    Hong Kong
  • Project Date
    December 2024
  • Client
    Pebl
  • Project Link
  • Web URL

The Orbit sofa is a game-changer in outdoor furniture. Use it formally or casually; it’s designed to adapt to your needs. This sofa’s clever design is inspired by real-life use and interaction. You can easily adjust it to fit your specific needs at any time. It’s a groundbreaking piece of outdoor furniture, offering a fresh and innovative approach. The Orbit sofa is the first of its kind, making outdoor seating more flexible and functional. Whether you’re hosting a party or relaxing with family, it’s perfect for any occasion. To transform your sofa into a lounge island, simply move the backrest beam to the back. This allows you to easily rearrange the large backrest cushions, creating a comfortable and spacious seating area. Whether you want to relax with the kids or sunbathe, this simple adjustment turns your sofa into the perfect lounge spot. Enjoy the versatility and comfort of your new lounge island with just a quick rearrangement.The userfriendly system of the Orbit sofa has been patented worldwide.

Bio
Robin Delaere received his license in product development from the Antwerp institute of Architecture and Design (Belgium) and pursued subsequent design training in California. Shortly after that he received a distinction from the King Boudewijn foundation for his work. He has designed consumer products and furniture for internationally renown companies and authored several patents for his award wining designs. He has managed to win numerous design awards in Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Japan and the US.

Other prizes
Annual design review, ID magazine, distinction, Cadstep (USA, 1998) Spring selection VIZO, Hang On! table (Belgium, 2000) Finalist ISPO, Brani belt (Germany, 2001) Annual design review, ID magazine, best of category, Brani belt (USA, 2002) Sélection de l’Observeur du design, Brani belt (France, 2002) Red Dot Design Award, Brani belt (Germany, 2003) Good Design Award, Brani belt (Japan, 2003) Design For Europe, Vitra design award, Foamzoo (Belgium, 2004) Annual design review, ID magazine, best of category, Foamzoo (USA, 2005) Bizidee 2016, Foamzoo (Belgium, 2016) Good Design Award, The Chicago Athenaeum, Fields (USA, 2019) Spark Design Awards, design distinction, Fields (USA, 2019) A'Design Awards, Silver Award, Fields (Italy, 2020)


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