Press Release
Link Multifunctional Desk by Gizem Yakupoglu Receives the A' Design Award in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Gizem Yakupoglu for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Link Multifunctional Desk by Gizem Yakupoglu, designed for Atılım University. The award was conferred within the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About Link Multifunctional Desk
Link is a multifunctional desk that aims to create an ergonomic and orderly working environment in home offices, when users connect to work and to the world. Link has a curved shell design for three storage spaces beneath its working surface. The middle part of the desk is designed with an adjustable angle for users to control the laptop height. Link has two adjustable desk lamps that can be used as studio lighting in video conferences or online meetings. It also has integrated Bluetooth speakers for better sound experience when working online, watching videos and listening to music at home.
About Gizem Yakupoglu
Gizem Yakupoglu is an interior architect who completed her graduate studies in the Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program of Baskent University. She worked in ERSA Furniture before beginning her academic career. Afterwards, she received her MFA from the Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program of Bilkent University. She completed her Ph.D. in the History of Architecture program of Middle East Technical University. She has been working in Atilim University since 2012, and currently is an instructor in the department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design program.
Award Record
This recognition makes Gizem Yakupoglu a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/137754
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/137754
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!137754
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/328446
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Link Multifunctional Desk
- Function
- Multifunctional Desk
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Lavender, Dim Gray, Light Gray, Tan and Dark Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Atılım University
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Gizem Yakupoglu
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #137754
Credits
- Image Credits
- 3D visualizations of Link were prepared by Burak Can Yakupoğlu.
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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).
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- Link was designed in 2021 due to the increased hours spent working from home following the pandemic. The project was designed in Ankara/ Turkey.
- Specifications
- 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.
- Keywords
- Desk, Home Office, Working Station, Multi-functionality
