Aurora Mensa Portatilis by Armen Khechadoorian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Designatio Supellectilis Competition Category.
AesSupellex· 2020
Aurora Mensa Portatilis
Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum Winner in Supellex Category
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About Aurora Mensa Portatilis
Aurora est mensa portatilis quae ad usum in gremio vel in sella molli destinata est. Forma curvata ex tabulis flexilibus quadrantis pollicis crassitudine efficitur, quae inter duo exemplaria glutine iunguntur et formantur. Incisura sollers ex nuce solida in utroque latere tabulae inserta est, ut funis onerandi loco exitus electrici non obstante retineri possit. Incisura etiam funem a nimia flexione defendit. Margo ex nuce solida mensam circumdat, et superficies tenui lamina nucis tegitur necnon nitore claro perficitur. Levitas Aurorae facile tollendam praestat, et longitudo usum plurium instrumentorum simul sustinet.
The Recognition
About the Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum
Aurora Mensa Portatilis victor est Praemii A' Design Award Aeneum, honoris multum aestimati formis egregiis, creandi ingenio, sollertia et acumine insignibus dati. Victores Aenei opera perita et mire creandi sunt, quae experientiam, imaginationem et solertiam auctorum suorum confirmant. Exspectatur Aurora Mensa Portatilis rem multum aestimatam, admiratam et carissimam, notabiliter professionalem et novam fore. Haec forma Aeneo victa optimas consuetudines artis, scientiae, formandi rationis et technologiae amplectitur et in cura minutiarum excellit. Aurora Mensa Portatilis necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Aurora laptop desk is a unique curved design element with it's detailed notch shape. Using quality light material resulted in a light and comfortable product. The two sided smart notch brings about an easy charging process regardless of the outlet's location. It also protects the charging cable against any potential damage due to excessive bending.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Dimensions (L,W,H) :762mm x 304mm x 241mm
Corners return radius (R): 76mm
Board thickness : 19mm
The cylinder notch has a 45 degree angle with the board surface both on the top and sides, they are aligned two by two on each side of the desk. The cylinders are 28mm in diameter. - Tags
- Aurora, laptopdesk, desk, curved, smartnotch,
- Production Technology
- Aurora was made of 1/4 '' bending boards glued and bent together. The smart notch is made of solid walnut placed in the bending board. It also has solid walnut edging all around. Finally, it is covered with
''A grade'' walnut veneer and stained with clear toner finish. - Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to have a cohesive walnut look all over the product, especially inside the smart notch. Cutting the veneer at the notch areas required a very precise hand skill. In order to bend the bending boards at the curve area, two complimentary templets were made so the bending boards would be locked up glued in between.
- Research
- The main focus of the project was the smart notch. The goal was to make it both functional and aesthetically pleasing. After reviewing different mechanical features on different products such as air hose supporting spring ends or some electrical wires protecting systems I came up with the idea of the smart notch hold and protect feature. Size variation makes it less probable for the charging cable to jump out, so it would be held safe and avoid it to be bend and damaged over the time. Examined dimension gave a great stability on sofa yet it let Aurora to be long enough for multi device use friendly and comfortable .
- Inspiration
- My love asked for a laptop desk and that's how I started. Inspired by curved wooden furniture and the amazing Porsche 918 exhaust pipe's design, I come up with the primary design which evolved into Aurora.
- Project Duration
- The project started in January 2020 in Irvine, California and finished on February 2020.
- Operation Flow
- Aurora's light weight allows you to lift it easily and place it on your lap. Grab your charger and fit in the smart notch before plugging it into the laptop. Aurora is long enough for multi device or combination use. Aurora
ergonomics feature prevents you to bend your back over a book or laptop and lets you be able to read, work and enjoy your time. - Image Credits
- Image #1:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #2:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #3:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #4:Creator Sina Kheyrandish, variations, 2020
Image #5:Photographer Armen Khechadoorian, 2020
Video :Creator Armen Khechadoorian, 2020
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