Subscribe to our newsletter
We’ll bring interesting topics on the office directly to your e-mail inbox.
Register nowOwingen, February 2018 The Connex2 task chair made by Owingen seating manufacturer Klöber received the iF DESIGN AWARD 2018 in the Office category. This successful model won over the 63 expert jury members from iF International Forum Design GmbH – the world’s oldest independent design institute.
Ergonomics, functionality and aesthetics: these are the characteristics of Connex2, which impressed the jury with its fresh appearance and innovative character.
Excellent design for ergonomic sitting
Jörg Bernauer, the resident designer at Klöber, is responsible for the Connex2 design. With the craftsmanship you would expect from a Klöber, the chair stands out particularly for its clarity of design. One distinctive characteristic is the central aluminium element: “It forms a visual link that ties the back and armrest in with the rest of the chair, like a belt. The overall impression is reminiscent of the ring armrest archetype. Incorporation of this design feature into the adjustment functions is an especially attractive touch”, reiterates Jörg Bernauer. The armrests are an integral part and therefore an effective eye-catcher that adds value. At the same time they offer outstanding comfort, because the sitter’s arms always maintain contact with the armrest wraps when reclining. This constant contact with the seat and backrest is made possible by the point-synchro mechanism, which has been developed especially by Klöber. The three-dimensional seat flexibility encourages the sitter to be mobile and supports dynamic lateral left-right movement.
More about the iF DESIGN AWARD
For the past 65 years, the
iF DESIGN AWARD
has been recognised as an internationally renowned quality mark for exceptional design. The iF brand is established worldwide as a symbol of outstanding achievements and is one of the most important design prizes in the world. An independent jury of international experts chooses the winner of the
iF DESIGN AWARD
. All entries that qualify for an award are showcased in the iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE, published in the iF design app and displayed in the iF design exhibition in Hamburg.
More about Connex2: www.kloeber.com/connex2
Here you can download a summary of this news clip for your records.