Curious Rooj Console by Robert Jaruszewski

Curious Rooj Console by Robert Jaruszewski is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Tooj in Tsim Khoom Kim Competition Category.

ToojKhoom Kim· 2025

Curious Rooj Console

by Robert Jaruszewski

Client: Atelier Misteriori Ltd.

A' Design Award Tooj Winner in Khoom Kim Category

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The Design

About Curious Rooj Console

Lub rooj console tooj liab no sib txuas kev kos duab nrog kev ua haujlwm, ua haujlwm ua ob qho tib si yog ib qhov chaw kos duab tseem ceeb thiab kev daws teeb meem khaws khoom siv tau zoo. Nrog nws daim ntawv zoo nkauj zoo nkauj, nws sib koom ua ke cov kev ua haujlwm zoo nrog kev siv niaj hnub. Lub rooj console muaj ob lub tub rau khoom thiab ob lub qhov rooj, muab qhov chaw khaws cia zais thaum tseem khaws nws tus yam ntxwv kos duab. Lub tshuab sib hloov, uas qhib tau nrog tus ntiv tes ntsais, tso cai nkag mus rau lub tub rau khoom hauv qab, txhim kho kev sib cuam tshuam ntawm cov neeg siv thiab tsim kev paub txog kev kov uas txhob txwm ua. Dhau sijhawm, qhov chaw tooj liab ib txwm tsim ib txheej patina, ntxiv qhov tob thiab yam ntxwv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Tooj

Curious Rooj Console yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Tooj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim tshwj xeeb uas txawv los ntawm kev tsim tshiab, kev txawj tsim thiab kev ntse. Cov neeg yeej Tooj yog cov khoom muaj txuj ci heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas ua pov thawj txog kev paub ntau, kev xav thiab kev txawj ua ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Curious Rooj Console xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub, uas tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Tooj no siv cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis thiab zoo heev vim nws saib xyuas cov ntsiab lus. Curious Rooj Console ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau zoo kawg, kov cov kev xav, ntxias cov kev xav thiab txhawb kev xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Crafted from bronze, this console showcases a thoughtfully designed structure that balances artistic elements with skilled craftsmanship. Featuring two drawers and two doors on each side, it provides both visual appeal and functional storage. With its refined design and quality materials, it serves as an elegant addition to any space, blending sophistication with practicality.
Dimensions & Packaging: Max. dimensions: Width 1310 mm x Depth 630 mm x Hight 985 mm
Tags: console, cast bronze, artistic, sculptural, storage, drawers
Production Technology: The console is equipped with two drawers and two doors. The drawer fronts are adorned with sculptural representations of a woman’s lips. These lips are polished to a high gloss, creating contrast against the darker patina. Supporting the console is a hand sculpture, also cast in dark patina bronze. Its index finger delicately touches the lower lip, creating a dynamic interplay of form and symbolism. The nails are polished to a high gloss, adding a touch of refinement to the organic form.
Design Challenge: Ensuring the console’s stability while maintaining its sculptural elegance was the most challenging aspect of the design. Extensive research and structural testing were required to balance weight distribution and prevent tipping. Additionally, developing a seamless yet functional way to open the lower drawer led to the integration of a pivot mechanism, requiring precision engineering. Material constraints, production feasibility, and ergonomic considerations all influenced the final solution.
Research: This study explores the design, functionality, and interaction dynamics of a console that integrates artistry with practicality. The research delves into material selection and ergonomic considerations, analyzing how bronze’s durability and evolving patina contribute to the console’s aesthetic and longevity. The study examines the relationship between form and function, demonstrating how the console transcends conventional furniture design to become an interactive statement piece.
Inspiration: The design of Curious is rooted in the observation of a young woman whose charm and inquisitiveness left a lasting impression. Her expressive features, particularly her lips, and the graceful gestures of her hands, inspired the console's form. The upward-pointing finger of the hand base reflects her contemplative nature, while the lips on the drawer fronts symbolize her alluring yet curious demeanor. This piece embodies the duality of strength and delicacy.
Project Duration: This project originated from an idea conceived during a stay in Madeira in March 2022. The initial concept took shape and was later further developed in Warsaw, Poland. Over approximately nine months, the design process evolved through research, prototyping, and refinement, ensuring both aesthetic and functional integrity. Each stage was carefully executed to achieve a balanced fusion of artistry, stability, and innovative interaction.
Operation Flow: The operation, flow, and interaction of this console are centered around both its functional and aesthetic elements. The console serves as both a decorative and functional furniture piece. Users interact with it by placing decorative objects on its surface. The storage compartments provide space for organizing smaller items. To access the lower drawer, the user must pivot the index finger to the right side. The bronze material provides a tactile experience enhancing the sense of craftsmanship.