Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh by Ben Dungey

Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

AirgeadÀirneis· 2022

Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh

by Ben Dungey

Client: Ben Dungey

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh

Air a bhrosnachadh le ealain fractal agus matamataig, tha an clàr-taobh Spiral Blonde a cheart cho math ri obair ealain agus cuideachd pìos àirneis gnìomh. Bidh an cruth geoimeatrach sònraichte aige agus an uachdar le pàtran toinnte de connlach seagal gluasadach a’ tighinn còmhla gus bòidhchead drùidhteach a tharraingeas an t-sùil ann an suidheachadh sam bith, ag atharrachadh gu beag thairis air an latha mar a bhios càileachd an t-solais ag atharrachadh. Tha cinneasachadh a’ bhùird air ealain thraidiseanta marquetry connlaich a thoirt còmhla le clò-bhualadh 3D an latha an-diugh agus tha a h-uile stuth a thathar a’ cleachdadh anns a’ cho-chruinneachadh aige gu tur bith-ruigsinneach agus a’ tighinn bho ghoireasan ath-nuadhachail.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Spiral Blonde Ann Am Bòrd-Taobh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

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