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Aurora Sto za laptop by Armen Khechadoorian

Aurora Sto za laptop by Armen Khechadoorian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Dizajn Namještaja Competition Category.


BronzaNamještaj· 2020

Aurora Sto za laptop

by Armen Khechadoorian

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Namještaj Category

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The Design

About Aurora Sto za laptop

Aurora je sto za laptop dizajniran za korištenje na krilu ili na sofi. Zakrivljeni oblik izrađen je od savijajućih ploča debljine četvrt inča, koje su lijepljene i oblikovane između dva kalupa. Pametan urez od punog oraha ugrađen je u ploču s obje strane, tako da se kabl za punjenje može fiksirati bez obzira na položaj utičnice. Urez također štiti kabl od prekomjernog savijanja. Puni orah koristi se za obradu ivica po cijelom stolu, dok je površina prekrivena furnirom od oraha i završena prozirnim tonerom. Mala težina omogućava lako podizanje Aurore, a njena dužina podržava istovremeno korištenje više uređaja.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Aurora Sto za laptop je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Aurora Sto za laptop bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, nauci, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Aurora Sto za laptop sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Aurora laptop desk is a unique curved design element with it's detailed notch shape. Using quality light material resulted in a light and comfortable product. The two sided smart notch brings about an easy charging process regardless of the outlet's location. It also protects the charging cable against any potential damage due to excessive bending.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions (L,W,H) :762mm x 304mm x 241mm
Corners return radius (R): 76mm
Board thickness : 19mm
The cylinder notch has a 45 degree angle with the board surface both on the top and sides, they are aligned two by two on each side of the desk. The cylinders are 28mm in diameter.
Tags
Aurora, laptopdesk, desk, curved, smartnotch,
Production Technology
Aurora was made of 1/4 '' bending boards glued and bent together. The smart notch is made of solid walnut placed in the bending board. It also has solid walnut edging all around. Finally, it is covered with
''A grade'' walnut veneer and stained with clear toner finish.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was to have a cohesive walnut look all over the product, especially inside the smart notch. Cutting the veneer at the notch areas required a very precise hand skill. In order to bend the bending boards at the curve area, two complimentary templets were made so the bending boards would be locked up glued in between.
Research
The main focus of the project was the smart notch. The goal was to make it both functional and aesthetically pleasing. After reviewing different mechanical features on different products such as air hose supporting spring ends or some electrical wires protecting systems I came up with the idea of the smart notch hold and protect feature. Size variation makes it less probable for the charging cable to jump out, so it would be held safe and avoid it to be bend and damaged over the time. Examined dimension gave a great stability on sofa yet it let Aurora to be long enough for multi device use friendly and comfortable .
Inspiration
My love asked for a laptop desk and that's how I started. Inspired by curved wooden furniture and the amazing Porsche 918 exhaust pipe's design, I come up with the primary design which evolved into Aurora.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2020 in Irvine, California and finished on February 2020.
Operation Flow
Aurora's light weight allows you to lift it easily and place it on your lap. Grab your charger and fit in the smart notch before plugging it into the laptop. Aurora is long enough for multi device or combination use. Aurora
ergonomics feature prevents you to bend your back over a book or laptop and lets you be able to read, work and enjoy your time.
Image Credits
Image #1:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #2:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #3:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #4:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #5:Photographer Armen Khechadoorian, 2020
Video :Creator Armen Khechadoorian, 2020

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