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 identified as a grand 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 an international, meritocratic, just and fair design competition which rewards excellent design of chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets, shelves, desks, wardrobes and more.
