Link Ang Multifunctional Desk by Gizem Yakupoglu

Link Ang Multifunctional Desk by Gizem Yakupoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award nga Puthaw in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

PuthawMuwebles· 2022

Link Ang Multifunctional Desk

by Gizem Yakupoglu

Client: Atılım University

A' Design Award nga Puthaw Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Link Ang Multifunctional Desk

Ang Link usa ka multifunctional desk nga nagtumong sa paghimo sa usa ka ergonomic ug hapsay nga palibot sa pagtrabaho sa mga opisina sa balay, kung ang mga tiggamit magkonektar sa trabaho ug sa kalibutan. Ang link adunay usa ka curved shell design alang sa tulo ka storage spaces ubos sa working surface niini. Ang tunga nga bahin sa lamesa gidisenyo nga adunay usa ka adjustable anggulo alang sa mga tiggamit nga makontrol ang gitas-on sa laptop. Ang link adunay duha ka adjustable desk lamps nga magamit isip studio lighting sa mga video conference o online meetings. Kini usab adunay integrated Bluetooth speakers alang sa mas maayo nga sound nga kasinatian sa pagtrabaho online, pagtan-aw sa mga video ug pagpaminaw sa musika sa balay.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Puthaw

Link Ang Multifunctional Desk usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Puthaw, usa ka dungganon nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa maayong mga disenyo nga nakatagbo sa propesyonal ug industriyal nga mga gikinahanglan nga gipaabot gikan sa maayo ang pagkadisenyo nga mga paglalang. Ang mga mananaog sa Puthaw nagpakita og dakong kahanas, taas nga espesyalisasyon, eksperto nga pagsabot, ug mamugnaon nga abilidad sa ilang mga tiglalang. Gilauman nga ang Link Ang Multifunctional Desk mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga paglalang nga praktikal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Puthaw naghiusa sa labing maayong mga praktis sa industriya ug adunay hanas nga teknikal nga mga kinaiya nga nalambigit sa kahibalo ug talento. Link Ang Multifunctional Desk gitahod tungod sa pagkamaabtik niini ug gidisenyo aron maghatag og mga pagpaayo sa kalidad sa kinabuhi nga makatabang sa paghimo sa kalibutan nga mas maayong dapit.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Link is a multi-functional desk for home offices, offering ergonomic and aesthetic solutions. Link has a curved shell design to create three storage areas beneath its surface. The shell widens from the front to the back to create a spacious legroom. The middle section is designed with an adjustable angle to offer an ergonomic solution. It has two adjustable desk lamps that can be used as studio lighting in video conferences. Link has two integrated speakers to offer a fun working environment.
Dimensions & Packaging: The height of Link is 73 cm(h). The dimensions of the desk surface is 150cm (w) x 65cm(d). The shell, which widens from the front to the back side of the desk, is 2cm in the front (thinnest), and its deepest section is 11cm.
Tags: Desk, Home Office, Working Station, Multi-functionality
Production Technology: The top surface of the desk is coated plywood. The shell is manufactured from blow moulded plastic. The desk legs are made from solid wood (white oak).
Design Challenge: The creative challenge in designing Link was the incorporation of different functions while considering ergonomics, as well as the aesthetics and creating a modern look. The curved shell design of Link allowed for the integration of different functions, while also providing desired modern aesthetics for this working desk.
Research: In the design process, the needs of working from home was researched. The existing home-office furniture solutions were examined. Several common problems were identified in the current home-office conditions. The first problem was the use of incorrect lighting in video conferences and online meetings, causing shadows or glares on the face of the people. The problem was addressed by offering two adjustable desk lamps that work as studio lighting. Another problem was the cluttering on work surfaces which was caused by the increased number of professional documents and lack of storage spaces. The clutter in work surface was also viewed as one of the reasons behind the lack of motivation. In the design of Link, a curved shell form was used to offer three storage spaces beneath the work surface to offer an orderly working environment. Integrated Bluetooth speakers was incorporated to the design of Link to offer a better video conference and online meeting experience, as well as to create a fun working environment by improving the experience of watching videos and listening to music. Three power outlets were included to provide easy access to charging various electronics. Another major problem was the issue of laptop placement which affected the user experience and ergonomics while working long hours behind a desk. This issue was addressed by designing the desk surface with an adjustable angle, to allow users to position their laptops to a desired height. Considering these problems of working from home, Link is designed to create an aesthetic, ergonomic and orderly working space for people by responding to their needs when connecting to their works and to the world from the comfort of their home.
Inspiration: The pandemic has changed the ways of working since video conferences and online meetings became an important part of our lives. Link is designed to create an aesthetic, fun, ergonomic and orderly working space for people by responding to their personal and professional needs when connecting to their works and to the world from the comfort of their home.
Project Duration: Link was designed in 2021 due to the increased hours spent working from home following the pandemic. The project was designed in Ankara/ Turkey.
Operation Flow: The curved shell design of Link creates three different storage areas to contain personal and professional belongings, which results in an orderly working space. The adjustable desk surface offers an ergonomic solution to working long hours by allowing easy adjustment of the laptop height. The desk lamps are adjustable and can be used as studio lighting in video conferences or online meetings. Integrated bluetooth speakers create a better video conference or online meeting experience. They also create a fun environment when watching videos or listening to music. Power outlets offer easy charging of various electronics.
Image Credits: 3D visualizations of Link were prepared by Burak Can Yakupoğlu.