Point Sgàthan-balla by Tutku Bayat Yilgur

Point Sgàthan-balla by Tutku Bayat Yilgur is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Àirneis Competition Category.

UmhaÀirneis· 2026

Point Sgàthan-balla

by Tutku Bayat Yilgur

Client: Tutku Bayat Yılgür

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Àirneis Category

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The Design

About Point Sgàthan-balla

Tha an sgàthan crochte seo air a leasachadh timcheall air eileamaid chrochaidh stèidhichte a tha a' cumadh an dà chuid an structair agus an co-dhèanaimh aige. An àite a bhith a' falach an inneal-suidheachaidh, tha an dealbhadh a' fàgail na h-eileamaid seo ri fhaicinn mar phàirt den structar. Tha am frèam fiodha crochte bho phàirt suidhichte air a' bhalla agus ceangailte tro mhion-fhiosrachadh cruinn. Tha an dòigh structarail seo a' ceadachadh stàladh sìmplidh fhad 's a tha e a' cumail dàimh shoilleir eadar cruth, structar agus gnìomh, far am bi eileamaid suidheachaidh riatanach na pàirt den dealbhadh.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Point Sgàthan-balla air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Point Sgàthan-balla na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Point Sgàthan-balla a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Point is a mirror design mounted to the wall through a single fixed point. The hanging mechanism, traditionally concealed, is placed at the center of the design and made visible. The solid wood frame is suspended from a single wall-mounted element and remains balanced and stable through a circular connecting component. This system simplifies installation and turns the structural detail into a defining element of the design.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product dimensions: 1200 mm (H) × 540 mm (W) × 115 mm (D). The frame is made from solid walnut and includes a droplet-shaped inner cutout. For shipping, the mirror is packaged in a protective box sized approx. 1300 mm × 620 mm × 195 mm, including foam padding and structural corner protectors to prevent breakage.
Tags: mirror, wall mirror, solid wood, walnut, CNC milled, laser cut, minimal design, modular system, hanging, contemporary furniture
Production Technology: The frame is CNC-milled from solid walnut and hand-finished with natural oil. The mirror surface is laser-cut to fit the inner contour, including a droplet-shaped opening for modular hanging. It features a wall-mounted base, a sliding frame system, and a locking wood peg. The mirror is bonded into the frame using adhesive for seamless integration.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in the design process was cutting the mirror into a precise, non-standard shape that fit perfectly with the frame. This required a level of precision beyond standard methods. The issue was resolved by using high-precision CNC laser cutting technology.
Research: This qualitative research focused on existing mounting methods in similar product groups. The aim was to provide a seamless installation experience. The process included research, sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, mock-up production, and prototyping. The final mounting system stood out with its ease of use and became a design element, offering a fresh and innovative perspective.
Inspiration: The starting point of this design was to bring a commonly overlooked element to the center of the design process. The idea that the hanging mechanism could play an active role within the product, rather than remaining a purely technical detail, shaped this approach. User difficulties during installation—such as achieving correct alignment and drilling multiple holes—were identified as a key problem. Point responds to these challenges with a simple, functional, and structural solution.
Project Duration: The project was designed in 2024 in Istanbul and was exhibited in September 2025 at the "New Horizon" exhibition during Furnishings and Design Istanbul (FDI).
Operation Flow: The mirror is easily mounted by sliding the frame onto a wall-fixed base through its central cut-out, then locked with a small round wooden peg. This tool-free system offers effortless installation and a unique sense of comfort. Its clean form complements its ease of use, enhancing the spatial value of any interior it enters.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Tutku Bayat Yılgür, 2024.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Video Credits: Videographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025