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Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler by Akira Nakagomi

Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler by Akira Nakagomi is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Gold in Möbeldesign Competition Category.


GoldMöbel· 2022

Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler

by Akira Nakagomi

Client: Akira Nakagomi

A' Design Award in Gold Winner in Möbel Category

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The Design

About Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler

Object ist ein spritzgeschützter Raumteiler für Wohn- und Essbereiche. Object verbindet eine kreisrunde Acrylplatte mit einer schlicht gebogenen Messingstütze und einem runden Messinggewicht, das ein Umkippen verhindert. Das Acryl ist in getönten und farbigen Ausführungen erhältlich, sodass der Raumteiler dem Raum Farbe verleiht, statt provisorisch zu wirken. Mehrere Sets lassen sich über die Messinggewichte miteinander verbinden und zu einer breiteren Abschirmung kombinieren. Ein optionaler Holzsockel kann Blumen aufnehmen. Die Komposition erinnert an ein Kunstobjekt, sodass Object dauerhaft als dekoratives Element im Raum verbleiben kann.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Gold

Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Gold, einer überaus prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für erstklassige, wunderbare und herausragende Designs. Gold-Gewinner sind äußerst innovative, visionäre und glamourös blendende Schöpfungen, die das Genie, die Weisheit und die Meisterschaft ihrer Designer widerspiegeln. Von Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgepriesene, trendsetzende und monumentale Erfindung ist, die beispiellosen Mehrwert liefert. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Gold prämierte Design ist ein spektakuläres, respektiertes Projekt, das den Grenzen von Kunst, Wissenschaft, Design und Technologie in hohem Maße zugutekommt und sie voranbringt. Object Spritzschutz-Raumteiler erzeugt intensive Gefühle des Verlangens, weckt Leidenschaft, ermutigt zur Kreativität und fasziniert uns.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
The Object is a splash-proof partition set that enhances the enjoyment and vitality of life. The brightly colored acrylic does not only function as a tasteless partition, but also enriches the room.
The circular acrylic is supported by simple bent brass to create an art piece like composition, which is sustainable and will exist as an object even after the demise of Covid19.
Dimensions & Packaging
Single type
w555mm d110mm h500mm
Connect type
w1000mm d110mm h500mm
Tags
Covid19, partitions, color, brass, flower, acrylic, flower vase, Splash Proof Panel, Panel, transparency
Production Technology
6mm brass is bent, and 500mm t5mm round acrylic is inserted. To prevent it from tipping over, 110mm t20mm round brass is used as a weight.
Another set can be connected around the brass weight for fixing.
There are two types of acrylic: smoked and colored.
A wooden flower base can be attached as an option.
Design Challenge
We did a lot of research on how to fix the circular acrylic. This was a difficult task because the method of fixing had to be beautiful and not exaggerated.
We also did a lot of research on how to connect them so that they would be functional and beautiful when connected.
Research
We conducted an Internet search and visited stores and restaurants to find out what kind of anti-corona splash-proof partitions are available. As a result of our research, we found that there are many temporary splash-proof partitions that pursue only function, based on the awareness that "Covid‑19 may end someday. Therefore, our goal was to design a partition like an art piece that would create a space even after the end of Covid‑19 Our goal was not to make the space lonely by the Corona partition, but to make the space gorgeous by the splash-proof partition.
Inspiration
Due to the influence of Covid19, there are many partitions in living space. Most of these partitions are temporary and cheaply designed. Therefore, we decided to develop a product that focuses on both aesthetics and function, like an art piece, in order to turn the negative image of partitions for Corona into a product that adds color to our lives. In addition, our goal was to create a product that would add color to the space like an art piece, rather than becoming unnecessary after the corona was finished.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2020 in Japan and finished in June 2021 in Tokyo, and was exhibited in New Norma New Standard in October 2020, New Norma New Standard 2 in June 2021.
Operation Flow
The brass is bent to support the circular acrylic. It is a simple composition of circular brass weights.
A wooden flower base can be attached as an option. Another set of brass weights can also be connected and fixed around the brass weights.
Image Credits
Main image is Image #1 Akira Nakagomi Design
Optional Image #1 Akira Nakagomi Design
Optional Image #2 Takanori Urata
Optional Image #3 Akira Nakagomi Design
Optional Image #4 Akira Nakagomi Design

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