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Nova Mensa Potoria ab Hongji Yin

Opus Nova Mensa Potoria a designatore Hongji Yin est victor maxime honoratus praemii praestigiosissimi 2026 Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Certaminis Designatio Supellectilis.


AesSupellex· 2026

Nova Mensa Potoria

a Hongji Yin

Cliens: Hongji Yin

Victor praemii Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum in Categoria Supellex

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De Nova Mensa Potoria

Nova est mensa potoria a germinatione et incremento plantarum inspirata. Tabula curvata et pedes rationem phototropismi sequuntur, formae indolem mollem et organicam tribuentes. Dispositio asymmetrica formam vitae crescentis potius quam rem immobilem suggerit. Nova ex ligno iuglandis nigrae facta est, ad thema naturae et incrementi exprimendum electo, et tractatio superficiei texturam naturalem servat. Mensa altitudine 34,5 cm, latitudine 81,5 cm et profunditate 94 cm metitur. Consilium aequilibrium inter formam organicam et usum cotidianum quaerit.

Agnitio

De Praemium A' Design Award Aeneum

Nova Mensa Potoria 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 Nova Mensa Potoria 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. Nova Mensa Potoria necessitates egregie explet, cupiditates tangit, sensus capit et curiositatem allicit.

Post Designum

Fasciculus Nuntii

Merita, sodales gregis et singula technica a designatore praebita.

Proprietates Singulares
Nova integrates biology with design, going beyond mere bioinspiration, biomorphism, and biomimicry and delving deeply into the intricate mechanisms of biological behavior and ecological systems. This coffee table challenges the conventional design boundaries, tackling the symbiotic relationship between nature and human creativity. Adopting an asymmetrical form, Nova stands not only as a static furniture but also as a growing life form, continuously infusing vitality into users' daily lives.
Dimensiones et Involucrum
Height 34.5cm x Width 81.5cm x Depth 94cm
Notulae
Biological Design, Phototropism, Asymmetrical Form, Black Walnut, Sustainability.
Technologia Productionis
This structural innovation strengthens the artistic expression of the furniture while reaching a new height in functionality and practicality. For instance, the curved design of the tabletop and table legs imitates the natural curves of plants, offering users a soft and organic sense. In terms of material selection, the choice of black walnut wood can better convey the theme of nature and growth. The surface treatment adopts a process with natural texture, making the whole furniture more vital.
Provocatio Designandi
The core challenge I encountered was to transcend mere surface-level bio-inspired design and engage in a more profound dialogue with nature. To maintain a nuanced balance between functionality and organic form was tricky as it necessitates not only aesthetic grasp but also structural calculation. Consequently, this project is a result of successfully translating organic form and plant behavior into furniture structure.
Investigatio
By thoroughly investigating strategies of applying natural strategies to innovation, I discovered the essence of "Bio-Logical design," which inherited the features of historical design concepts such as biomimicry and organicism. It is a novel paradigm that goes beyond nature-inspired design methodology, exploring the inner logic of natural elements. By applying functional and harmoniously operated principles in the design realm, I intend to readjust the relationship between humans and nature.
Inspiratio
Inspired by the germination and growth of plants, this project resonates with the beginning of life and its vigorous development. By incorporating the idea of phototropism into the morphological design of the tabletop and table legs, I intend to express the pursuit of energy and vitality. After contemplating the essence of biological systems, I created this furniture that transcends typical bio-inspired design, embodies aesthetic beauty, and serves functional and sustainable purposes.
Duratio Operis
The project started as a design in October 2023 in Los Angeles and finished in March 2024 in Los Angeles.
Cursus Operationis
In a living space, Nova is not only an aesthetically-pleasing coffee table but also an inspiring presence that invites deeper talks with nature. Users can engage with its surface as well as its spirit: sitting in front of this table and taking a sip of coffee, users are expected to experience the spiritual power it embedded while speculating on the profound wisdom of the natural world.
Agnitiones Imaginum
Image #1: Creator Hongji Yin, Nova, 2024

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