Desen 커피 테이블 by Ruya Akyol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 은상 in 가구 디자인 Competition Category.
은가구· 2025
Desen 커피 테이블
by Ruya Akyol
Client: Ruya Akyol
A' Design Award 은상 Winner in 가구 Category
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About Desen 커피 테이블
데센(Desen)은 전통적인 지중해 타일의 기하학적 패턴에서 영감을 받은 모듈형 커피 테이블 컬렉션으로, 높이가 다른 두 가지 형태를 특징으로 하여 다양한 구성이 가능하고 건축적 미학을 불러일으킵니다. 개별 사용 또는 대규모 구성의 일부로 설계된 이 컬렉션은 기능적 실용성과 조형미의 균형을 이룹니다. 홈이 있는 상판은 실용적인 표면 공간을 제공하며, 중공 내부는 소재 효율성을 높입니다. 현지 조달 대리석으로 제작된 데센은 자연스러운 풍부함과 질감을 선보이며, 전통적 영향과 현대 디자인 원리를 융합합니다.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 은상
Desen 커피 테이블, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 은상 수상작으로, 최상급이며 아름답고 인상적인 디자인에 수여되는 비범하게 권위 있는 인정입니다. 은상 수상작은 대단히 뛰어나고 매우 창의적인 작품으로, 디자이너의 탁월한 전문 지식, 재능, 통찰력을 보여 줍니다. Desen 커피 테이블, 이 작품은 훌륭한 대표작으로서 매우 전문적이고 깊이 있게 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 은상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 데 이바지하는 주목할 만하고 찬사를 받는 발명품입니다. Desen 커피 테이블, 이 작품은 모두가 부러워하는 창작물로서 욕망을 일깨우고 긍정적인 감정을 불러오며 경탄과 경이로움을 불러일으킵니다.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Desen is a collection of modular coffee tables composed of interlocking shapes with varying heights, allowing endless combinations. Each piece functions beautifully on its own or as part of a larger composition, offering dynamic architectural aesthetics. The recessed tops provide practical surfaces, while the hollow interiors reduce material waste. Locally sourced marbles add natural richness and texture.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Small Height 350 x Width 400 x Depth 400 mm
Medium Height 400 x Width 400 x Depth 400 mm
Tall Height 450 x Width 400 x Depth 400 mm - Tags
- coffee tables, pattern, luxury, marble, side tables, iconic, tiles, architectural, contemporary, elegant
- Production Technology
- Desen tables are crafted from responsibly sourced Turkish marbles, including Travertine, Karaman Beige, Kale Bordeaux, and Afyon White. The shapes are precision-cut and hollowed to reduce weight without compromising structural integrity. The recessed surface details are carefully milled to ensure both visual elegance and functional stability for objects placed on top.
- Design Challenge
- The challenge was to create iconic tables that are functional both individually and as part of a set. Achieving a puzzle-like aesthetic without compromising the tables’ standalone integrity required in-depth graphic design exploration. Balancing three different heights to serve varied needs while maintaining aesthetic harmony was equally demanding, pushing the boundaries of modular table design.
- Research
- The design process involved extensive research into Ottoman art and Islamic geometric patterns, referencing works like Cartier and Islamic Arts. This study of historical motifs helped reinterpret traditional forms into modern, functional pieces. The research highlighted the timeless appeal of symmetry and repetition, inspiring Desen’s modular, combinable design that brings cultural richness into contemporary living.
- Inspiration
- Desen draws inspiration from Mediterranean motifs and traditional tile patterns, reimagined through a contemporary lens. The design reflects extensive research into historical ornamentation, showcasing how geometric forms and intricate details can create timeless elegance in modern interiors.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2023 and will be presented at Salone Satellite in April 2025 during Salone del Mobile. The pieces are getting produced in Turkey to be presented in Italy.
- Operation Flow
- Desen tables are designed for flexible use. Their puzzle-like forms allow users to arrange them in countless ways whether as standalone side tables, combined coffee tables, or layered compositions at varying heights. The recessed surfaces secure items like cups and decor, while the lightweight, hollow design makes rearranging effortless for dynamic spaces.
- Team Members
- Ruya Akyol
- Image Credits
- Halit Besli
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