Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan by Adel Alserhani

Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan by Adel Alserhani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award nga Bronse in Disenyo sa Muwebles Competition Category.

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Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan

by Adel Alserhani

A' Design Award nga Bronse Winner in Muwebles Category

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The Design

About Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan

Gipaila ang Modular Armrest, usa ka solusyon sa paglingkod para sa duha nga dali nga mabag-o ngadto sa lingkuranan nga walay tiil nga walay tornilyo o pangdikit. Kining malingawon nga disenyo nagdasig sa dinamikong pagkahan-ay sa paglingkod ug himsog nga estilo sa kinabuhi. Inspirado sa siya sa kamelyo nga gigamit sa mga Bedouin nomads, kini nagsagol sa kultural nga panulondon ug modernong kadanihon. Perpekto alang sa sulod ug gawas sa balay, ilabi na sa mga rehiyon sama sa Middle East ug Asia, kining piraso nagpalambo sa sosyal nga interaksyon ug kaharuhay, nga nagdapit sa mga tiggamit nga makatagamtam sa komunal nga paglingkod sa malingawon ug makadani nga paagi.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award nga Bronse

Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan usa ka mananaog sa A' Design Award nga Bronse, usa ka labihan ka prestihiyoso nga pag-ila nga gihatag sa talagsaon nga mga disenyo nga gipaila sa pagkamamugnaon, kaabtik, ug kamatngon. Ang mga mananaog sa Bronse mga hanas kaayo ug makapahibulong nga mamugnaon nga mga artipakto nga nagpamatuod sa dakong kasinatian, imahinasyon, ug kaabtik sa ilang mga tigdesinyo. Gilauman nga ang Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan mahimong gipabilhan, gihangaan, ug gihigugma nga butang nga talagsaon ang pagkapropesyonal ug bag-o. Kini nga disenyo nga nakadaog og A' Design Award nga Bronse naglakip sa labing maayong mga praktis sa arte, siyensya, disenyo, ug teknolohiya ug maayo kaayo tungod sa pagtagad niini sa mga detalye. Marka Daghang Gamit nga Lingkuranan nagtagbaw sa mga panginahanglan sa matahom nga paagi, nag-igo sa mga tinguha, nagbihag sa mga pagbati, ug nagdani sa pagkamausisaon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Modular armrest for two persons could convert into legless chair without any use of screws or glue giving the user the ability to change positions in a healthy and fun way of assembling .The design is a modern floor seating inspired by camel saddle that have been use as an an armrest when bedouin nomads settle . Marka could be use as an outdoor furniture and as an indoor in another regions such as middle-east and asia where floor seating is more common.
Dimensions & Packaging: - Panel (A) H:50cm - W:50
- Panel (B) H:50 - W:40
- Cover : consist of three padded section connected by hidden level adjustable joinery .
- Triangular Pillow
First position (marka) : can be slides into each other as an X shape to be floor armrest .
Second Position ( legless chair ) : insert Panel B into Panel A to have legless chair and by using the padded cover and the triangular shaped pillow you have the ability to change between various body positions
Tags: Floor seating , Cultural Furniture , Modular furniture , Lightweight, recycled, recyclable, suitable, cosy , Creative, innovative,
Production Technology: Keeping the flow of organic multi uses of this ancient furniture the designer intention is to develop from natural and recycled composite materials to reserved this amazing connection and harmony between land and humanity that trace back to the main inspiration of this design . the base of the piece will be made of 100% recycled and recyclable polypropylene recovered from local furniture production waste and the local auto- motive industry.
Design Challenge: Living in a massive and vast city such as Riyadh, with a population of almost 8 million, I have noticed a growing sense of loneliness among individuals. This might be due to the booming economy and rapid development across all sectors. However, it social effects have become more noticeable, with people feeling a sense of strangeness and not belonging. In our pursuit of progress, we must not forget the importance of maintaining the social fabric that binds us.To address this, we need to foster sharing and caring through genuine human interaction, reclaiming the sense of community that has always been a cornerstone of our identity. The motive behind this design challenge is not to force change but to provide a solution to this social phenomenon within an everyday product that everyone needs.
Research: The product sparks from Social and Behavioral Research that aims to explore the shift in social norms and traditions within Arab societies, focusing on the contrast between historical communal lifestyles and the contemporary situation. The study examines how these changes impact individual behavior and social well-being.the main goal is to Design an everyday object that encourages social interaction and strengthens the sharing spirit in ones life. This project should seamlessly integrate into daily life, promoting genuine connections and a sense of belonging.The research method form Marka was in Arab Literature and archived images and paintings from Orientalists on the other hand I ran few social studies on social media and public spaces and verbal interviews to have a sense of the general atmosphere among society and I noticed the following :
Economic Pressures: The pursuit of economic success and the demands of modern careers have shifted focus from communal to individual goals
Technology and Social Media: While these have connected people globally, they often contribute to physical isolation and superficial interactions.

mpact on Individuals:

Social Isolation: The weakening of traditional social networks can lead to feelings of loneliness and alienation.
Mental Health: Increased stress and mental health issues are linked to the loss of community support.
Identity and Belonging: Rapid cultural changes can lead to a crisis of identity and a diminished sense of belonging.
Inspiration: In revisiting our visual memory, the bedouin lifestyle emerges as a profound influence on the concept of Marka. Constant traveling was not just a way of living it was a celebration of freedom, encapsulated by exploration and following the unknown. This Bedouin spirit manifested in the practical use of the design multipurpose, lightweight, and easy to transport.Originally, Marka used as a saddlery for camel riding. However, when bedouin communities settled, Marka transformed into a furniture piece . From this concept of multifunction and modularity I found the bridge that links this rooted product to a contemporary product all in one design .
Project Duration: Project started in September 2023 in Riyadh - Saudi Arabia . The prototypes started in early 2024.
Operation Flow: The First position of Marka is a call to have a dialogue with the others while the second position gives the modern need to have a moment for the individual .