Aurora Laptop-Dësch by Armen Khechadoorian

Aurora Laptop-Dësch by Armen Khechadoorian is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award an Bronze in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

BronzeMiwwelen· 2020

Aurora Laptop-Dësch

by Armen Khechadoorian

A' Design Award an Bronze Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Aurora Laptop-Dësch

Aurora ass en Dësch fir Laptopen, dee fir d'Benotzung op den Ombéien oder op engem Sofa entwéckelt gouf. D'gebogen Form gëtt aus véierel Zoll décke Biege-Plättercher gemaach, déi tëscht zwou Schablounen geklieft an geformt ginn. Op béide Säiten ass eng intelligent Kerf aus massivem Nussbamholz an d'Plack integréiert, sou datt e Lodkabel festgehale ka ginn, egal wou d'Steckdous sech befënnt. D'Kerf schützt den Kabel och virun iwwerdribbenem Biegen. En Rand aus massivem Nussbamholz ëmgëtt den Dësch, an d'Uewerfläch ass mat Nussbamholz-Furnéier bedeckt an huet e klore Toner-Finish. Duerch säi geréngt Gewiicht kann Aurora einfach gehuewe ginn, an d'Längt erlaabt d'Benotzung mat méi wéi engem Geräit.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Bronze

Aurora Laptop-Dësch ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Bronze, enger héich prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un erausragend Designe vergi gëtt, déi sech duerch Kreativitéit, Erfindungsgab a Schlauheet ausgezeechnen. Bronze-Gewënner si voll Fäegkeet a opfälleg kreativ Wierker, déi déi grouss Erfahrung, d'Fantasie an d'Ressourceréichtum vun hire Designer bestätegen. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Aurora Laptop-Dësch e héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Géigestand ass, bemierkenswäert professionell an innovativ. Dëst mam Bronze ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Konscht, der Wëssenschaft, vum Design an der Technologie an zeechent sech duerch Opmierksamkeet fir Detailer aus. Aurora Laptop-Dësch erfëllt Bedierfnesser exzellent, beréiert Wënsch, bezauberet Gefiller an erweckt Neigierecht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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