Spiral Blonde Bwrdd Ochr by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Gwobr Arian A' Design Award in Dylunio Dodrefn Competition Category.
ArianDodrefn· 2022
Spiral Blonde Bwrdd Ochr
by Ben Dungey
Client: Ben Dungey
Gwobr Arian A' Design Award Winner in Dodrefn Category
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About Spiral Blonde Bwrdd Ochr
Wedi'i ysbrydoli gan gelf ffractal a mathemateg, mae bwrdd ochr Spiral Blonde yr un mor waith celf a hefyd yn ddarn o ddodrefn swyddogaethol. Mae ei ffurf geometrig nodedig a’i arwyneb patrymog cywrain o wellt rhyg symudliw yn cyfuno i gyflawni esthetig trawiadol sy’n denu’r llygad mewn unrhyw leoliad, gan drawsnewid yn gynnil yn ystod y dydd wrth i ansawdd y golau newid. Mae cynhyrchu'r bwrdd wedi cyfuno celf draddodiadol argaenwaith gwellt ag argraffu 3D modern ac mae'r holl ddeunyddiau a ddefnyddir yn ei gydosod yn gwbl fioddiraddadwy ac yn dod o adnoddau adnewyddadwy.
The Recognition
About the Gwobr Arian A' Design Award
Mae Spiral Blonde Bwrdd Ochr yn enillydd Gwobr Arian A' Design Award, cydnabyddiaeth hynod fawreddog a roddir i ddyluniadau o'r radd uchaf, hardd a thrawiadol. Mae enillwyr Arian yn weithiau tra disglair a hynod greadigol sydd yn darlunio arbenigedd, dawn a chraffter rhagorol eu dylunwyr. Disgwylir i Spiral Blonde Bwrdd Ochr fod yn waith gwych ac esiampl, yn nodedig o broffesiynol ac yn ddwfn arloesol. Mae'r dyluniad buddugol hwn o Wobr Arian A' Design Award yn ddyfais hynod nodedig a edmygir sydd yn elwa ac yn symud ymlaen ffiniau celf, gwyddoniaeth, dylunio a thechnoleg. Mae Spiral Blonde Bwrdd Ochr yn greadigaeth y cenfigennir wrthi yn eang, sydd yn deffro dyheadau, yn cyflwyno teimladau cadarnhaol ac yn cynnau rhyfeddod a syndod.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The Spiral Blonde side table is equally a work of art and also a functional piece of furniture. Its distinctive geometric form and intricate patterned surface achieve a striking aesthetic which subtly transforms over the course of the day as the quality of light changes. Production of the table has combined the traditional art of straw marquetry with modern 3D printing and all materials used in its assembly are fully biodegradable and come from renewable resources.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Width 350mm x Depth 350mm x Height 450mm
- Tags
- Side table, 3D print, 3D printed furniture, straw marquetry, algorithmic design, fractal
- Production Technology
- The 3D model was generated using open source modelling software and employed python scripts to develop the form of the design algorithmically. The model was then printed in parts on a 3D printer using wood fibre filament and the parts were soldered together and the joints sanded down smooth. Organically grown rye straw was applied to the completed base structure using traditional straw marquetry techniques, with each piece of straw ironed flat, cut precisely then glued down to create the intricate pattern.
- Design Challenge
- Applying straw marquetry to a 3D printed object is a unique approach to furniture fabrication, and key challenges were around printing the curved, organic base structure and ensuring the rye straw adhered to it effectively.
- Research
- Development of the design came out of studies of fractal mathematics and the generation of three dimensional objects using algorithmic processes. Subsequent printing of the 3D model involved extensive analysis and testing of materials and fabrication techniques to determine the best approach to printing the complex, organic shape in a way which created a robust base structure suited for use as a piece of furniture and to which straw marquetry could be applied.
- Inspiration
- The design takes inspiration from fractal art and mathematics. Fractals are self-similar shapes or patterns which repeat recursively at different scales to generate complex, captivating forms. Combining fractal forms with the beautiful shimmering effects possible through straw marquetry represents a unique approach to the creation of elaborate and beguiling objects.
- Project Duration
- Production occurred during 2020-2021 in Sydney, Australia
- Operation Flow
- Spiral Blonde can function as a side table or stool and its strong aesthetic qualities also lend it to use as a standalone piece of art. Its captivating form and shimmer draw the eye, creating a bold focal point in interior settings.
- Image Credits
- Images #1-5: Photographer Tae Yun, Spiral Blonde, 2021
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