Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural by Nataliya Naymark

Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural by Nataliya Naymark is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Ferro in Disseny de Mobiliari Competition Category.

FerroMobiliari· 2023

Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural

by Nataliya Naymark

Client: Nataliya Naymark

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliari Category

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The Design

About Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural

Dorothee Becker's Hand és una unitat de paret dissenyada per a l'entorn domèstic modern. Per millorar l'experiència s'utilitzen les següents tecnologies: carregador sense fils, ports USB, llum giratòria i regulador d'intensitat. S'ha millorat l'esquema de colors i s'hi ha afegit el color blau, així com s'ha introduït una opció sostenible: sobrants de la producció de plàstic utilitzats per a objectes d'edició limitada amb un esquema de colors únic. Basant-se en escenaris de vida moderna, integra les funcions necessàries. Es pot utilitzar tant a casa com a la feina. No ocupa gaire espai i s'adapta a qualsevol interior.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro, un reconeixement prestigiós concedit a bons dissenys que compleixen els requisits professionals i industrials esperats de creacions ben dissenyades. Els guanyadors de Ferro demostren una gran habilitat, una alta especialització, una comprensió experta i la capacitat creativa dels seus creadors. Es preveu que Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural sigui una creació molt apreciada, admirada i estimada que és pràctica i innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award de Ferro integra les millors pràctiques del sector i té característiques tècniques competents lligades al coneixement i al talent. Dorothee Becker's Hand Unitat de Capçalera Mural és respectat per la seva minuciositat i està pensat per oferir millores en la qualitat de vida que ajuden a fer del món un lloc millor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dorothee Becker’s Hand is a wall unit designed for the modern home environment. To improve experience following technologies are used: wireless charger, USB portals, rotating light, and dimmer.
Leftover from plastic production of primary colours used for limited edition objects with a unique color scheme.
Based on modern life scenarios, it integrates the functions needed.
Dimensions & Packaging: W500mm x D50mm x H550mm
Tags: bedside table, wall organiser, working lamp, reusable plastic, wireless charge
Production Technology: Dorothee Becker’s Hand is made of ABS plastic; hooks and clips are made of metal.
A wireless charger is used, which reduces the number of wires used and the overall look. It is located in a big container. Three USB portals are there to charge electronics. The unit has incorporated light, it can be positioned differently and rotated. There are two buttons for light: one is for opening the hand, second is for dimmer which allows having different scenarios for different situations.
Design Challenge: The hand was the most challenging part. I wanted it to be able to fit inside the form in different positions. Especially if it could have a nice night light, but due to technical issues, it didn't work. Another thing was the glass to use for hand. I went through several designs of the past and decided to use a crystal diamond cut made of plastic.
In this project, I wanted to keep the minimum required storage. I was focused on ergonomics and how many things we put near us during sleep.
Research: The initial problem was a robot vacuum cleaner that can't clean under bedside tables. Going through different variations of bases, I ended up making the wall unite. It is convenient for a small place as well.
It is equipped with clips, hooks, elastics, and containers, providing practical storage space and making it easier to find things. I wanted to keep healthy routines: drink through the night and reduce telephone lights. They are solved with the glass holder and deep container.
Inspiration: Dorothee Becker’s Hand is a tribute to the iconic Uten.Silo, was designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969. Modernise with new technologies to improve experience nowadays. Firstly designed as a wall bedside cabinet, it is a useful addition to any room and interior. The introduction of the wall module allows the use of new primary color: blue and/or recyclable plastic.
Project Duration: The project started February 2021 in Moscow.
Operation Flow: The unit has a big container with a wireless charger for phones, e-books, books, and other bulky stuff. The smaller container for jewellery, watches, or other small objects. The clip allows you to place memos. Elastics have mainly two purposes holding writing objects or glasses. Hooks are for necklaces, headbands, or even keys. Water holders are both for bottles and glasses.
The unit was designed for a bedroom initially, can be a great addition to working places and for kitchen.