Spiral Blonde Tábla Taobh by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dearadh Troscáin Competition Category.
AirgeadTroscán· 2022
Spiral Blonde Tábla Taobh
by Ben Dungey
Client: Ben Dungey
Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Troscán Category
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About Spiral Blonde Tábla Taobh
Arna spreagadh ag ealaín fractal agus matamaitic, is saothar ealaíne chomh maith le píosa troscáin feidhme é an tábla taobh Bíseach Blonde. Comhcheanglaíonn a fhoirm shainiúil geoiméadrach agus a dhromchla patrún casta de thuí seagal glioscarnach chun aeistéitiúil buailte a bhaint amach a mheallann an tsúil i suíomh ar bith, rud a chlaochlú go follúnta i rith an lae de réir mar a athraíonn cáilíocht an tsolais. Tá táirgeadh an tábla tar éis ealaín thraidisiúnta marquetry tuí a chomhcheangal le priontáil 3D nua-aimseartha agus tá na hábhair go léir a úsáidtear ina thionól in-bhithmhillte go hiomlán agus tagann siad ó acmhainní in-athnuaite.
The Recognition
About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award
Bhuaigh an dearadh Spiral Blonde Tábla Taobh Duais Airgid A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí ardchaighdeáin, álainn agus drámatach. Is saothair thar a bheith drithleacha agus an-chruthaitheach iad buaiteoirí Airgid a léiríonn saineolas, tallann agus géarchúis shármhaith a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh Spiral Blonde Tábla Taobh ina shaothar iontach, ina léiriú sampla, thar a bheith gairmiúil agus go domhain nuálach. Is aireagán an-suntasach, ionadmhuirthe é an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Airgid A' Design Award a dhéanann leas do theorainneacha na healaíne, na heolaíochta, an deartha agus na teicneolaíochta agus a chuireann chun cinn iad. Is cruthú é an dearadh Spiral Blonde Tábla Taobh a bhfuil formad mór leis, a mhúsclaíonn mianta, a thugann mothúcháin dhearfacha agus a adhnann iontas agus ionadh.
Behind the Design
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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
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