Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Furniture Design Goes to Point Wall Mirror by Tutku Bayat Yilgur
Tutku Bayat Yilgur recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Point Wall Mirror by Tutku Bayat Yilgur, designed for Tutku Bayat Yılgür, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Point Wall Mirror
This wall mounted mirror is developed around a fixed hanging element that shapes both its structure and composition. Rather than concealing the mounting mechanism, the design leaves this element visible as part of the structure. The wooden frame is suspended from a wall mounted component and connected through a circular detail. This structural approach allows for straightforward installation while maintaining a clear relationship between form, structure, and function, where a necessary mounting element becomes part of the design.
About Tutku Bayat Yilgur
About Tutku Bayat Tutku Bayat completed her undergraduate education in Industrial Product Design at Kadir Has University with a full scholarship. Following her success in a design competition, she pursued a master’s degree in Industrial Design at Scuola Politecnico di Design (SPD) with a scholarship. Throughout her education and professional journey, she has received awards in various design competitions across different disciplines. Her design practice takes shape through works at different scales, including product, furniture, accessory and wearable design.
Award Record
This recognition makes Tutku Bayat Yilgur 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. The competition 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. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/179006
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/179006
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!179006
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/371000
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://tutkubayat.com
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Point Wall Mirror
- Function
- Wall Mirror
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- White Smoke, Gainsboro, Silver, Tan and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Tutku Bayat Yılgür
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tutku Bayat Yilgur
- Country
- Turkiye
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #179006
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025; Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025 Video Credits: Videographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Point is a mirror design mounted to the wall through a single fixed point. The hanging mechanism, traditionally concealed, is placed at the center of the design and made visible. The solid wood frame is suspended from a single wall-mounted element and remains balanced and stable through a circular connecting component. This system simplifies installation and turns the structural detail into a defining element of the design.
- Inspiration
- The starting point of this design was to bring a commonly overlooked element to the center of the design process. The idea that the hanging mechanism could play an active role within the product, rather than remaining a purely technical detail, shaped this approach. User difficulties during installation—such as achieving correct alignment and drilling multiple holes—were identified as a key problem. Point responds to these challenges with a simple, functional, and structural solution.
- Research
- This qualitative research focused on existing mounting methods in similar product groups. The aim was to provide a seamless installation experience. The process included research, sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, mock-up production, and prototyping. The final mounting system stood out with its ease of use and became a design element, offering a fresh and innovative perspective.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge in the design process was cutting the mirror into a precise, non-standard shape that fit perfectly with the frame. This required a level of precision beyond standard methods. The issue was resolved by using high-precision CNC laser cutting technology.
- Realization and Technology
- The frame is CNC-milled from solid walnut and hand-finished with natural oil. The mirror surface is laser-cut to fit the inner contour, including a droplet-shaped opening for modular hanging. It features a wall-mounted base, a sliding frame system, and a locking wood peg. The mirror is bonded into the frame using adhesive for seamless integration.
- Operation and Interaction
- The mirror is easily mounted by sliding the frame onto a wall-fixed base through its central cut-out, then locked with a small round wooden peg. This tool-free system offers effortless installation and a unique sense of comfort. Its clean form complements its ease of use, enhancing the spatial value of any interior it enters.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was designed in 2024 in Istanbul and was exhibited in September 2025 at the "New Horizon" exhibition during Furnishings and Design Istanbul (FDI).
- Specifications
- Product dimensions: 1200 mm (H) × 540 mm (W) × 115 mm (D). The frame is made from solid walnut and includes a droplet-shaped inner cutout. For shipping, the mirror is packaged in a protective box sized approx. 1300 mm × 620 mm × 195 mm, including foam padding and structural corner protectors to prevent breakage.
- Keywords
- mirror, wall mirror, solid wood, walnut, CNC milled, laser cut, minimal design, modular system, hanging, contemporary furniture
