Tao
The name comes from the Tao people who live on Orchid Island in eastern Taiwan. Also, these indigenous people are well-known for their traditional canoe craftsmanship. Inspired by the crafts of Tao, Hsu-Hung Huang integrated their boat-building craftsmanship into a piece of furniture. Furthermore, the designer hoped to transfer the experience of rowing the Tao canoe into the joyfulness of swinging in a rocking chair. Ultimately, the project explored the preservation of intangible cultural heritage and translated it into stylish and elegant artwork through contemporary design methods.
Tao Rocking Chair by Hsu-Hung Huang has been recognized as an innovative example of industrial design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Tao Rocking Chair won the Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design in 2022. The A' Furniture Design Award is a highly prestigious international design prize which rewards excellent design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
