Leika 금속 가대(트레슬) by Nimrod Shani is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 철상 in 가구 액세서리, 하드웨어 및 소재 디자인 Competition Category.

철가구 액세서리· 2024

Leika 금속 가대(트레슬)

by Nimrod Shani

Client: Holon institute of technology

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 가구 액세서리 Category

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The Design

About Leika 금속 가대(트레슬)

레이카(Leika)는 상판을 지지하도록 설계된 금속 가대 세트입니다. 이 디자인은 현대적인 생산 기술을 통해 매우 단순한 제품이 어떻게 만들어질 수 있는지를 보여줍니다. 레이저 프로파일 커팅으로 산업용 강재 프로파일의 강도를 부분적으로 약화시켜 구부릴 수 있도록 했습니다. 이후 원형 프로파일을 압력으로 감싸 고정하여, 나사 없이도 가대를 결합하는 기하학적 잠금 구조를 형성합니다. 명확한 딸깍 소리가 잠금이 완료되었음을 알려줍니다. 다리는 고르지 않은 바닥면에 맞게 높이 조절이 가능합니다. 아연 도금 처리된 금속은 긴 사용 수명을 보장하며, 가대는 납작하게 포장하여 배송할 수 있습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Leika 금속 가대(트레슬), 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Leika 금속 가대(트레슬), 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Leika 금속 가대(트레슬), 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Simplicity- By utilizing laser profile cutting technology, the simple industrial profile is weakened to the point of bending. Following that, a complete round profile is enclosed under pressure, securely locking the trestles in a geometric lock.
Dimensions & Packaging: W600mmXD550mmXH710mm
The product can be shipped flat-packed.
Easy assembly with no screws, utilizing a geometric lock.
Tags: Trestles, Simple design, minimalistic, clean, simple, Generation Z machine-age, modern machine-age
Production Technology: 3D cutting of steel profiles
Bending
Milling
Design Challenge: The most challenging aspect for the researcher involved the material research. Initially, aluminum was the preferred material due to its desired lightweight properties. However, when subjected to bending, it exhibited incorrect behavior and proved to be highly brittle. This setback initially dampened the researcher's enthusiasm for the project. However, further research shed light on the fact that weight reduction was not a crucial factor for the product's success. Additionally, it was discovered that the chosen technology, laser cutting, resulted in a slight distortion of the aluminum profiles due to the high heat involved.
Research: The research process commenced by studying various methods employed in metal product manufacturing and exploring different metal types. Ten different factories were visited to observe production techniques, including laser cutting, bending, erosion, castings, burning, extrusion, and blowing, among others. Following the initial research, the workshop dedicated to metal material research was utilized. The researcher's background as a civil engineer greatly facilitated the understanding that the material of choice would be simple galvanized metal. A series of bends were performed, providing rapid insights into the metal's flexibility and strength.

The research proceeded with user research to evaluate the product's market demand. Approximately 200 respondents from diverse age groups participated in the research, leading to the realization that there is indeed a market and a need for the product. This realization propelled the researcher to advance in technological research.

The chosen technology for the project was 3D cutting of profiles, selected due to its ability to produce a large quantity of profiles at a low cost through a simple cutting process, thereby enabling rapid production of finished products.

A functional initial prototype was developed, which underwent further user research to gain an understanding of the user's perspective. Twenty users were given the opportunity to assemble the prototype themselves. The assembly initially involved bending the metal and securing the profile onto the connecting profile. Based on the user research findings, it was concluded that the laser-cut profile should be pre-bent, as the average user lacks the necessary technical skills for bending without assistance.

The research concluded with a presentation at the researcher's educational institution, where industrial design professors with extensive experience provided critique and feedback.
Inspiration: The design is derived from the ability to produce exceptionally simple designs using innovative technologies. The inspiration for the design came to me during a material experiment conducted with aluminum in a workshop at the university where I am studying. After visiting a laser tube-cutting factory, I realized that this technology could be effortlessly employed to fabricate highly durable industrial trestles.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2023 and will end in March 2023.
The project was presented as part of an exhibition of the Holon Institute of Technology and at the Shelush Gallery in Tel Aviv.
Operation Flow: The product was created to embody simplicity in both manufacturing and assembly. Assembling the trestles is easily, quickly, and efficiently accomplished, accompanied by a distinct clicking sound that signifies the trestles are locked. The legs are adjustable to uphold the principles of universality and adaptability to any possible surface, while the chosen material is a simple industrial metal, ensuring the product's longevity.
Image Credits: Photographer: Nimrod Shani