Vadr Kaffisdësch by Jaimie Ota is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award an Eisen in Miwwelendesign Competition Category.

EisenMiwwelen· 2020

Vadr Kaffisdësch

by Jaimie Ota

Client: Jaimie Ota

A' Design Award an Eisen Winner in Miwwelen Category

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The Design

About Vadr Kaffisdësch

Vadr ass en einfachen a raffinéierte Kaffisdësch deen de Charakter zu sengem Ëmfeld bäidréit. Et ass eng Ausso Stéck dat gutt a klenge Géigende funktionnéiert. Déi bekanntst Feature ass d'Linn vun de Barren iwwer der viischter Säit vum Dësch, déi vu Piano Schlëssele beaflosst goufen. Dëst kann als Bicherregal oder als subtile, beandrockbare Späicherplatz benotzt ginn. Et benotzt staark linear Engelen fir en Interesse fir den Betrachter ze kreéieren. D'Been an den Tabletop sinn eenzegaarteg an individualistesch. D'Been sinn speziell positionéiert fir eng garantéiert Stabilitéit ze garantéieren. Et huet och e Säiteprofil, deen d'Forward denkt.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award an Eisen

Vadr Kaffisdësch ass e Gewënner vum A' Design Award an Eisen, enger prestigiéiser Unerkennung, déi un gutt Designe vergi gëtt, déi déi professionell an industriell Ufuerderunge erfëllen, déi vu gutt gestaltene Kreatioune erwaart ginn. Eisen-Gewënner weisen déi grouss Fäegkeet, déi héich Spezialiséierung, dat Expertewëssen an d'kreativ Kapazitéit vun hire Schëpfer. Et gëtt erwaart, datt Vadr Kaffisdësch eng héich geschätzt, bewonnert a beléifte Kreatioun ass, déi praktesch an innovativ ass. Dëst mam Eisen ausgezeechent Design integréiert déi beschte Praktike vun der Industrie a huet kompetent technesch Eegeschaften, déi mat Know-how an Talent verbonne sinn. Vadr Kaffisdësch gëtt fir seng Grëndlechkeet respektéiert a ass gestalt, d'Liewensqualitéit ze verbesseren an ze hëllefen, d'Welt zu enger besserer Plaz ze maachen.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Vadr is a simple and modern styled table that is appealing from every viewing angle. The most significant feature is the line of bars across the front of the table. This can be used as a bookshelf or a subtle, concealable storage space. The legs and tabletop make it unique and individualistic. The legs are specifically positioned to provide ensured stability.
Dimensions & Packaging: Weight: 1214 mm x Depth: 610 mm x Height: 457 mm
Tags: Vadr, Coffee Table, Table, Wooden Table, Plywood, Unique Table
Production Technology: The concept was created initially with a sketch. It was then made into a sketch model to view its proportions and test its stability. The model gave promising information to implement the idea into a full size table. I used a CAD program to lay out the changed measurements to make the full-scale. The coffee table is made of plywood and held together with wooden dowel and wood glue. The table was then stained and treated.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of the design activity was piecing it together in a way where there was minimal to no visual connection. Cutting the pieces was simple, but I had to make sure the pieces were not bode or else structurally it may be compromised. The table is made up of many pieces, but the joinery is hidden. Another issue was making sure the legs provided the necessary stability. I tested the the legs to make sure the placement was effective despite its arrangement and minimal number.
Research: When designing the product, I had to be mindful of the materials and how it's worked with. I looked at how wood, especially plywood, could be treated. The stains available were limited to a particular color range. Wood can also be painted too. The material is sturdy because it is created with layers. Making sure the pieces connected securely was an advantage with this type of wood supply.
Inspiration: Vadr was inspired by Mid-Century Modern design. I wanted to create a table that would be good for small spaces. The design objective was to use plywood. It was influenced by the profile of a piano. It uses strong linear angles to create an interest to the viewer. The line of bars across the table are meant to resemble piano keys. It also has a side profile that invokes forward thinking.
Project Duration: The concept was designed and completed in Los Angeles, CA.
Operation Flow: Vadr is a functional table that adds character to its environment. It has unique features, angles and structure that are defining and purposeful. It is a statement piece that works well in small areas. The storage unit underneath the tabletop is open on both sides to provide easy access. There is a line of bars laid out diagonally to provide light coverage to what is stored under it. The bars can also hold coffee table books or magazines. In front of the bars is a little shelf for extra table top usage.
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