Jern Møbler · 2025

Flow Skænk

by Yilmaz Dogan

A' Design Award i Jern 2025 in Møbler
CLIENT: QZENS Furniture
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About Flow Skænk

Flow er en skænk inspireret af 1930'ernes Streamline-stil, der kombinerer flydende linjer med moderne æstetik. Designet består af buede træmoduler og specialfremstillede metalkomponenter, afsluttet med mat lak og kobberfarvede accenter. Ukonventionelle, vinklede ben og specialiserede åbningssystemer til skuffer og skabe skaber en aerodynamisk, men praktisk form. Integrationen af højpræcise CNC-teknikker med traditionelt håndværk resulterer i et moderne møbel, der udstråler retro-futuristisk udtryk, samtidig med at det sikrer strukturel integritet.

About the A' Design Award i Jern

Flow Skænk er vinder af A' Design Award i Jern, en prestigefyldt anerkendelse, der tildeles gode designs, som opfylder de professionelle og industrielle krav, man forventer af veldesignede skabelser. Jernvinderne viser stor dygtighed, høj specialisering, ekspertforståelse og kreativ kapacitet hos deres skabere. Flow Skænk forventes at være en højt estimeret, beundret og kær skabelse, der er praktisk og innovativ. Dette design, der har vundet A' Design Award i Jern, integrerer branchens bedste praksis og har kompetente tekniske egenskaber knyttet til knowhow og talent. Flow Skænk respekteres for sin grundighed og er designet til at levere forbedringer af livskvaliteten, der er med til at gøre verden til et bedre sted.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: Inspired by the Streamline style of the 1930s, Flow offers a unique aesthetic with its complementing fluid lines, curvatures that evoke a sense of movement, and sleek design.
With unconventional legs and functional opening systems for its drawers and cabinets, as well as the combination of wood and metal, Flow achieves a modern and contemporary look while also evoking a retro-futuristic sensation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 225 cm, Height: 70 cm, Depth: 50 cm. It offers ample storage space with unique drawer and cabinet opening systems. The specially crafted wooden surfaces, metal-supported opening mechanism, and retro-futuristic design lines complete the piece.
Tags: Flow, Streamline, Retro Futuristic, Wood, Metal, Speed, Modernity, Design, Elegance, Function.
Production Technology: Flow is crafted using high-precision Cnc shaped wooden modules and custom metal components. The body is finished with a matte lacquer coating, while the front surfaces are detailed with a special copper-toned metallic lacquer. The drawer and door systems are equipped with specialized rail mechanisms for smooth movement. Elegant metal supports and a uniquely angled leg design give the console a sense of lightness.
Design Challenge: The biggest design challenge of Flow was balancing the aerodynamic form with functionality. The goal was to integrate innovative opening systems without disrupting the fluid visual rhythm. The natural contrast between wood and metal was maintained to ensure structural integrity.
Research: The design process of Flow began with researching the aerodynamic forms and material usage of the 1930s Streamline style. Based on fluid lines and the concept of speed, a bridge was created between contemporary materials and classic aesthetics. The combination of wood and metal supported the dynamic spirit of the design.
Inspiration: Flow is inspired by the Streamline movement of the 1930s, which emphasized speed, efficiency, and aerodynamic forms, reflecting the spirit of modernism. This style, seen in everything from automobiles and trains to ships and architecture, merges functionality with aesthetics through fluid lines and sleek forms. Flow presents a contemporary interpretation of this movement’s elegant fluidity and forward-looking aesthetic.
Project Duration: The design of Flow was initiated and completed in Ankara in 2024. It draws inspiration from the lines of the Streamline style, which the designer admired in American cars from the 1930s during his childhood. Flow synthesizes form and functionality with a timeless design approach.
Operation Flow: Flow offers functionality to the user with its custom opening mechanisms. The drawers and cabinet doors open smoothly with a light touch. Storage compartments in various depths and sizes provide users with a spacious and flexible storage area.
Image Credits: A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS