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Aurora Mahigain-mahaia by Armen Khechadoorian

Aurora Mahigain-mahaia by Armen Khechadoorian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award in Altzari Diseinua Competition Category.


BrontzeAltzariak· 2020

Aurora Mahigain-mahaia

by Armen Khechadoorian

Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award Winner in Altzariak Category

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The Design

About Aurora Mahigain-mahaia

Aurora belaunetan edo sofa gainean erabiltzeko diseinatutako mahigain-mahaia da. Forma kurbatua hazbete laurdeneko konturbatze-taulez egina dago, bi txantiloien artean itsatsi eta moldatuak. Intxaur solidozko koska adimendun bat taulan bertan txertatuta dago bi aldeetan, kargatze-kablea, entxufearen kokapena edozein dela ere, tokian eusteko. Koskak, gainera, kablea gehiegi ez okertzetik babesten du. Intxaur solidozko ertz-lista mahaiaren inguru osoa hartzen du, eta gainazala intxaur xaflaz eta bernitz garden batez estalita dago. Pisu arinak Aurora erraz altxatzea ahalbidetzen du, eta luzerak gailu bat baino gehiagorekin erabiltzea onartzen du.

The Recognition

About the Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award

Aurora Mahigain-mahaia Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazlea da, sormenak, asmamenak eta zorroztasunak bereizten dituzten diseinu bikainei ematen zaien aitorpen oso prestijiotsua. Brontze-mailako irabazleak trebetasunez beteriko eta nabarmenki sortzaileak diren artefaktuak dira, beren diseinatzaileen esperientzia zabala, irudimena eta ekimena egiaztatzen dutenak. Aurora Mahigain-mahaia oso estimatua, miretsia eta maitea den objektua izatea espero da, nabarmenki profesionala eta berritzailea dena. Brontzezko Saria A' Design Award irabazi duen diseinu honek artearen, zientziaren, diseinuaren eta teknologiaren praktika onenak biltzen ditu eta xehetasunei ematen dien arretagatik bikaina da. Aurora Mahigain-mahaia beharrak bikain asetzen dituen, desirak ukitzen dituen, sentimenduak xarmatzen dituen eta jakin-mina erakartzen duen lana da.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties
Aurora laptop desk is a unique curved design element with it's detailed notch shape. Using quality light material resulted in a light and comfortable product. The two sided smart notch brings about an easy charging process regardless of the outlet's location. It also protects the charging cable against any potential damage due to excessive bending.
Dimensions & Packaging
Dimensions (L,W,H) :762mm x 304mm x 241mm
Corners return radius (R): 76mm
Board thickness : 19mm
The cylinder notch has a 45 degree angle with the board surface both on the top and sides, they are aligned two by two on each side of the desk. The cylinders are 28mm in diameter.
Tags
Aurora, laptopdesk, desk, curved, smartnotch,
Production Technology
Aurora was made of 1/4 '' bending boards glued and bent together. The smart notch is made of solid walnut placed in the bending board. It also has solid walnut edging all around. Finally, it is covered with
''A grade'' walnut veneer and stained with clear toner finish.
Design Challenge
The main challenge was to have a cohesive walnut look all over the product, especially inside the smart notch. Cutting the veneer at the notch areas required a very precise hand skill. In order to bend the bending boards at the curve area, two complimentary templets were made so the bending boards would be locked up glued in between.
Research
The main focus of the project was the smart notch. The goal was to make it both functional and aesthetically pleasing. After reviewing different mechanical features on different products such as air hose supporting spring ends or some electrical wires protecting systems I came up with the idea of the smart notch hold and protect feature. Size variation makes it less probable for the charging cable to jump out, so it would be held safe and avoid it to be bend and damaged over the time. Examined dimension gave a great stability on sofa yet it let Aurora to be long enough for multi device use friendly and comfortable .
Inspiration
My love asked for a laptop desk and that's how I started. Inspired by curved wooden furniture and the amazing Porsche 918 exhaust pipe's design, I come up with the primary design which evolved into Aurora.
Project Duration
The project started in January 2020 in Irvine, California and finished on February 2020.
Operation Flow
Aurora's light weight allows you to lift it easily and place it on your lap. Grab your charger and fit in the smart notch before plugging it into the laptop. Aurora is long enough for multi device or combination use. Aurora
ergonomics feature prevents you to bend your back over a book or laptop and lets you be able to read, work and enjoy your time.
Image Credits
Image #1:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #2:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #3:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #4:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #5:Photographer Armen Khechadoorian, 2020
Video :Creator Armen Khechadoorian, 2020

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