Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar by Ben Dungey

Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award de Plata in Diseño de Mobiliario Competition Category.

PlataMobiliario· 2022

Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar

by Ben Dungey

Client: Ben Dungey

A' Design Award de Plata Winner in Mobiliario Category

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The Design

About Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar

Inspirada en el arte fractal y las matemáticas, la mesa auxiliar Spiral Blonde es tanto una obra de arte como un mueble funcional. Su forma geométrica distintiva y su intrincada superficie estampada de paja de centeno brillante se combinan para lograr una estética llamativa que atrae la atención en cualquier entorno, transformándose sutilmente a lo largo del día a medida que cambia la calidad de la luz. En la producción de la mesa se ha combinado el arte tradicional de la marquetería de paja con la moderna impresión 3D y todos los materiales utilizados en su montaje son totalmente biodegradables y proceden de recursos renovables.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Plata

Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar ha ganado el A' Design Award de Plata, un reconocimiento extraordinariamente prestigioso concedido a diseños de gama alta, magníficos e impresionantes. Los ganadores de Plata son obras tremendamente brillantes y sumamente creativas que ilustran la destacada experiencia, el talento y la agudeza de sus diseñadores. Se espera que Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar sea una obra maravillosa y emblemática, notablemente profesional y profundamente innovadora. Este diseño ganador del A' Design Award de Plata es una invención muy notable y admirada que beneficia y hace avanzar las fronteras del arte, la ciencia, el diseño y la tecnología. Spiral Blonde Mesa Auxiliar es una creación enormemente envidiada que evoca deseos, aporta sentimientos positivos y despierta asombro y admiración.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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