Flow Bòrd-taobh by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Duais Iarainn A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

IarannÀirneis· 2025

Flow Bòrd-taobh

by Yilmaz Dogan

Client: QZENS Furniture

Duais Iarainn A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Flow Bòrd-taobh

'S e bòrd-taobh a th' ann am Flow a tha air a bhrosnachadh le stoidhle Streamline nan 1930an, a' coimeasgadh loidhnichean sruthlach le eisteataigeachd ùr-nodha. Tha an dealbhadh aige a' nochdadh modalan fiodha lùbte agus co-phàirtean meatailt sònraichte, air an crìochnachadh ann an lacair neamh-lonrach le puingean ann an dath copair. Tha casan uilleach neo-ghnàthach agus siostaman fosgladh sònraichte airson tarraigean agus chaibineatan a' cruthachadh cruth aeòr-dhìnimeach ach practaigeach. Tha an t-amalachadh de dhòighean CNC le cruinneas àrd còmhla ri ceàrdachd thraidiseanta a' toirt gu pìos co-aimsireil a bhrosnaicheas faireachdainnean ath-nodha àm-ri-teachd fhad 's a tha e a' dèanamh cinnteach de ionracas structarail.

The Recognition

About the Duais Iarainn A' Design Award

Tha Flow Bòrd-taobh air Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean math a choinnicheas ris na riatanasan proifeiseanta is gnìomhachais a thathar a' sùileachadh bho chruthachaidhean a chaidh an dealbhadh gu math. Tha buannaichean Iarainn a' nochdadh sgil mhòr, speisealachadh àrd, tuigse eòlaiche agus comas cruthachail an luchd-cruthachaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Flow Bòrd-taobh na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach a tha practaigeach agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Iarainn A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr sa ghnìomhachas còmhla agus tha feartan teignigeach comasach aige ceangailte ri eòlas-dèanamh agus tàlant. Tha meas air Flow Bòrd-taobh airson a dhùrachd agus chaidh a dhealbhadh gus leasachaidhean càileachd beatha a thoirt seachad a chuidicheas le bhith a' dèanamh an t-saoghail na àite nas fheàrr.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Inspired by the Streamline style of the 1930s, Flow offers a unique aesthetic with its complementing fluid lines, curvatures that evoke a sense of movement, and sleek design.
With unconventional legs and functional opening systems for its drawers and cabinets, as well as the combination of wood and metal, Flow achieves a modern and contemporary look while also evoking a retro-futuristic sensation.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 225 cm, Height: 70 cm, Depth: 50 cm. It offers ample storage space with unique drawer and cabinet opening systems. The specially crafted wooden surfaces, metal-supported opening mechanism, and retro-futuristic design lines complete the piece.
Tags: Flow, Streamline, Retro Futuristic, Wood, Metal, Speed, Modernity, Design, Elegance, Function.
Production Technology: Flow is crafted using high-precision Cnc shaped wooden modules and custom metal components. The body is finished with a matte lacquer coating, while the front surfaces are detailed with a special copper-toned metallic lacquer. The drawer and door systems are equipped with specialized rail mechanisms for smooth movement. Elegant metal supports and a uniquely angled leg design give the console a sense of lightness.
Design Challenge: The biggest design challenge of Flow was balancing the aerodynamic form with functionality. The goal was to integrate innovative opening systems without disrupting the fluid visual rhythm. The natural contrast between wood and metal was maintained to ensure structural integrity.
Research: The design process of Flow began with researching the aerodynamic forms and material usage of the 1930s Streamline style. Based on fluid lines and the concept of speed, a bridge was created between contemporary materials and classic aesthetics. The combination of wood and metal supported the dynamic spirit of the design.
Inspiration: Flow is inspired by the Streamline movement of the 1930s, which emphasized speed, efficiency, and aerodynamic forms, reflecting the spirit of modernism. This style, seen in everything from automobiles and trains to ships and architecture, merges functionality with aesthetics through fluid lines and sleek forms. Flow presents a contemporary interpretation of this movement’s elegant fluidity and forward-looking aesthetic.
Project Duration: The design of Flow was initiated and completed in Ankara in 2024. It draws inspiration from the lines of the Streamline style, which the designer admired in American cars from the 1930s during his childhood. Flow synthesizes form and functionality with a timeless design approach.
Operation Flow: Flow offers functionality to the user with its custom opening mechanisms. The drawers and cabinet doors open smoothly with a light touch. Storage compartments in various depths and sizes provide users with a spacious and flexible storage area.
Image Credits: A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS