Point Wall Mirror by Tutku Bayat Yilgur is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design Competition Category.
BronzeFurniture· 2026
Point Wall Mirror
Client: Tutku Bayat Yılgür
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Furniture Category
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About Point Wall Mirror
This wall mounted mirror is developed around a fixed hanging element that shapes both its structure and composition. Rather than concealing the mounting mechanism, the design leaves this element visible as part of the structure. The wooden frame is suspended from a wall mounted component and connected through a circular detail. This structural approach allows for straightforward installation while maintaining a clear relationship between form, structure, and function, where a necessary mounting element becomes part of the design.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Point Wall Mirror is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Point Wall Mirror is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Point Wall Mirror splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Interviews
Design Interview
What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
The main principle behind the Point Wall Mirror is making the invisible visible. In most wall mirror designs, the hanging detail is always hidden, concealed as an unsightly or purely technical element. I brought this detail to the very center of the design. "Point" refers both to the physical point that connects the mirror to the wall and to the idea of creating a focal point in a space. My inspiration came from unsolved problems hidden within everyday objects. The mounting process is both an aesthetic and practical challenge in most mirror designs; I wanted to transform that problem into the design itself.
What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
My main focus was turning the mounting detail into both a functional and a visual element. Hanging a wall mirror is typically a frustrating process: keeping it level, hiding the screws, concealing the back mechanism. I integrated the entire process into the design itself and aimed to offer the user an effortless and intuitive experience. At the same time, I wanted to achieve a form that creates a sense of calm in the space and transforms the corner it occupies into a starting point.
What are your future plans for this award winning design?
The Point Wall Mirror is, for me, the starting point of a design language. With the recognition that this award has brought, I am developing a collection that carries the same language into different typologies, from accessories to living space objects. My goal is to position Point not as a standalone product but as the first piece of a collection in dialogue with itself. I am also actively pursuing international brand collaborations and participation in design fairs.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Point is a mirror design mounted to the wall through a single fixed point. The hanging mechanism, traditionally concealed, is placed at the center of the design and made visible. The solid wood frame is suspended from a single wall-mounted element and remains balanced and stable through a circular connecting component. This system simplifies installation and turns the structural detail into a defining element of the design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Product dimensions: 1200 mm (H) × 540 mm (W) × 115 mm (D). The frame is made from solid walnut and includes a droplet-shaped inner cutout. For shipping, the mirror is packaged in a protective box sized approx. 1300 mm × 620 mm × 195 mm, including foam padding and structural corner protectors to prevent breakage.
- Tags
- mirror, wall mirror, solid wood, walnut, CNC milled, laser cut, minimal design, modular system, hanging, contemporary furniture
- Production Technology
- The frame is CNC-milled from solid walnut and hand-finished with natural oil. The mirror surface is laser-cut to fit the inner contour, including a droplet-shaped opening for modular hanging. It features a wall-mounted base, a sliding frame system, and a locking wood peg. The mirror is bonded into the frame using adhesive for seamless integration.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge in the design process was cutting the mirror into a precise, non-standard shape that fit perfectly with the frame. This required a level of precision beyond standard methods. The issue was resolved by using high-precision CNC laser cutting technology.
- Research
- This qualitative research focused on existing mounting methods in similar product groups. The aim was to provide a seamless installation experience. The process included research, sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, mock-up production, and prototyping. The final mounting system stood out with its ease of use and became a design element, offering a fresh and innovative perspective.
- Inspiration
- The starting point of this design was to bring a commonly overlooked element to the center of the design process. The idea that the hanging mechanism could play an active role within the product, rather than remaining a purely technical detail, shaped this approach. User difficulties during installation—such as achieving correct alignment and drilling multiple holes—were identified as a key problem. Point responds to these challenges with a simple, functional, and structural solution.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed in 2024 in Istanbul and was exhibited in September 2025 at the "New Horizon" exhibition during Furnishings and Design Istanbul (FDI).
- Operation Flow
- The mirror is easily mounted by sliding the frame onto a wall-fixed base through its central cut-out, then locked with a small round wooden peg. This tool-free system offers effortless installation and a unique sense of comfort. Its clean form complements its ease of use, enhancing the spatial value of any interior it enters.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Tutku Bayat Yılgür, 2024.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Video Credits: Videographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
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