2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Conch Sofa

Entrant

Vrsuk Furniture Co., Limited

Category

Product Design - Furnishings

Client's Name

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Country / Region

China

About The Entry

The design philosophy behind the Conch Sofa seeks to shatter the industrial coldness often associated with traditional furniture by introducing the healing power of the ocean into interior spaces. We have translated the undulating rhythm of vast ocean waves and the organic, spiral form of the conch shell into a tangible design language. This is not merely a morphological mimicry of natural elements, but a design rooted in deep emotional care. By abandoning rigid straight lines in favor of soft, fluid, biomorphic curves, the sofa presents a naturally inclusive and embracing silhouette. When users sit down, they feel as though they are being gently lifted and cradled by soft waves. This immersive physical experience effectively soothes the anxieties of urban life, constructing a spiritual sanctuary where residents can breathe freely and return to a state of tranquility. To recreate the texture of the ocean in the tactile realm, the selection of fabric became a core breakthrough for this design. We selected a custom-grade "Wave Jacquard Fabric," which utilizes complex precision weaving processes to present a delicate, multi-layered, three-dimensional texture. Visually, it resembles the surface of the sea rippled by a gentle breeze; to the touch, it is skin-friendly and breathable, with excellent resistance to snagging, achieving a dual sensory emulation of vision and touch. Beneath this gentle exterior lies a robust and durable internal support system. The internal frame is constructed from high-quality larch wood, known for its hardness and superior load-bearing capacity, laying a solid foundation for the product. The filling layer employs high-resilience foam, rigorously tested for ergonomics to ensure that while providing a soft, wrapping sensation, it maintains excellent shape retention, ensuring that the comfortable experience endures without sagging over time. In terms of color aesthetics, we adopted a bold color-blocking design, using pristine sea-foam white as the dominant tone with localized embeddings of deep ocean blue. This chromatic division not only enhances the visual depth of the product but also instantly establishes it as the focal point of the living room.

Credits

ZHOU MINGYUE
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