The Re-flat pack sofa redefines the lifestyle of the urban nomad. It eliminates traditional polyurethane foam—which is bulky and difficult to recycle upon disposal—and replaces the cushioning with the resilience of super-elastic Nitinol.
Through this novel approach, the sofa functions with an umbrella-like mechanism. It collapses into a compact Ø250mm bundle for transport and instantly expands into a voluminous sofa with a simple, single motion, without the need for tools.
A key aesthetic feature is the harmony between metal and warm textures. Instead of merely covering a frame, individual Nitinol rods are wrapped in fabric and then intricately hand-woven to form the sofa's structure itself. This labor-intensive "structural weaving" provides ergonomic support and a soft tactile finish, infusing high-tech materials with human sensibility.
The design offers infinite repeatability. Unlike conventional flat-packs, it withstands endless cycles of folding and unfolding without deformation. By reducing shipping volume and ensuring permanent durability, it proposes sustainability in furniture logistics and allows users to experience continuous comfort free from spatial constraints.
Bio Jisu Yoon is a Seoul-based industrial designer who explores the intimate relationship between users and objects, transcending the boundaries of electronics, furniture, and craft. Her design process balances industrial precision with a considerate approach to life.
By reinterpreting familiar objects through fresh perspectives on materials and processes, she proposes experiences that feel "familiar yet pleasantly new." Building on her expertise from the Samsung Design Membership, Jisu was recently selected as a 2025 Korea Sweden Young Designer.
Other prizes 2025,Korea Sweden Yound Design Awards Finalist
