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Scenic Маса by Marco Balsinha

Scenic Маса by Marco Balsinha is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Бронзена награда A' Design Award in Дизајн на мебел Competition Category.


БронзенаМебел· 2025

Scenic Маса

by Marco Balsinha

Client: Tensai Furniture

Бронзена награда A' Design Award Winner in Мебел Category

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The Design

About Scenic Маса

Масата Scenic се истакнува со својот приспособлив дизајн на нозе, нудејќи разновидни опции за прицврстување за различни средини, од комерцијални до домашни. Нејзината пластична плоча има повеќе отвори за различни позиции на нозете, сокривајќи ги техничките области додека обезбедува издржливост, безбедност и ергономија. Инспирирана од Кала лилјанот, ногата може да прими две различни форми, одржувајќи конзистентен формален јазик и произведена користејќи иста калапа за ефикасност. Масата вклучува заменливи делови, балансирајќи естетика и функционалност, и комбинира дизајнерска иновација со практична разновидност

The Recognition

About the Бронзена награда A' Design Award

Scenic Маса е добитник на Бронзената награда A' Design Award, високо престижно признание што се доделува на извонредни дизајни што се одликуваат со креативност, генијалност и лукавост. Бронзените добитници се доволно вешти и воодушевувачки креативни творби што го потврдуваат огромното искуство, имагинација и снаодливост на нивните дизајнери. Се очекува Scenic Маса да биде високо ценет, восхитуван и сакан предмет, значајно професионален и иновативен. Овој дизајн со Бронзена награда ги вклучува најдобрите практики во уметноста, науката, дизајнот и технологијата и се одликува со внимание кон деталите. Scenic Маса одлично ги задоволува потребите, ги допира желбите, ги маѓепсува чувствата и ја буди љубопитноста.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
The Scenic Table features adaptable leg, central to its originality. Its design offers versatile attachment options for spaces from HoReCa to homes. The plastic tabletop allows multiple leg positions, concealing technical areas. Compatible with various chairs, it balances safety, ergonomics, and durability. Its versatility, combined with a range of colors and configurations, adds aesthetic and functional value to any space, maintains the consistency of its formal language.
Dimensions & Packaging
The table leg offers two distinct designs: a masculine, fully closed version with bag support for practicality, and a more open, feminine, delicate, and customizable version. Both are produced using the same mold with inserts, optimizing sustainability and industrial efficiency. This innovation maintains consistent texture, color, and size across both versions. Assembled table 738mm x (450/700/800mm or more), CLASSICA: 720mm x 175mm x 175mm, CURVE: 807mm x 175mm x 175mm.
Tags
Furniture, table, design, contract, plastic furniture, plastic injection, industrial design, modern design
Production Technology
Driven by research into company and market needs, the project was a collaboration between multiple departments, establishing guidelines for the designer with process inspired by Gui Bonsiepe. Initial sketches were modeled digitally. Plastic injection molding was chosen for precision and durability, using polypropylene with fiber. The process involved feedback loops, 3D prototypes, and tests to refine the design. The table was finalized with technical adjustments, ready for mass production.
Design Challenge
The Scenic Table project addresses technical, corporate, aesthetic, and visionary challenges. It uses interchangeable parts to enhance aesthetics and user experience, with precise connections managed through material shrinkage and injection molding. The project demonstrates design’s role alongside engineering and marketing, despite limited recognition. It balances designer vision and production, promoting bold, risk-taking concepts within corporate, consolidating design's role in the industry.
Research
Focusing on the leg as its original element, the Scenic Table design is inspired by the Calla lily. With interchangeable parts and plastic injection as its main technology, it incorporates innovation and boldness, key traits of design exploration. The project allows for multiple creative configurations, maintaining its envisioned language and ensuring formal and conceptual alignment. It serves as applied research in organizations and an educational example within European design's strategic role.
Inspiration
Expanding the product portfolio and enhance design quality, the Scenic Table project was created as a versatile solution concerning competitive references. Centered on a leg design inspired by the Calla lily, it blends elegance with mechanical efficiency. Using plastic injection molds, the table features interchangeable components, pushing technical boundaries. Developed with client feedback and rigorous testing, it balances corporate goals with innovation, ready for global market presentation.
Project Duration
Design development is fully underway in March 16, 2023. News publicly released at Spoga Gafa in Cologne 2024 (June 16, 2024) - Germany. The final demonstration unit will begin operation and be showcased at EquipHotel Paris 2024 – France (November 3, 2024). The first mass production is scheduled for December 2024.
Operation Flow
The Scenic Table excels in versatility and application, featuring a range of accessories that inspire creative professional solutions. It can be assembled from individual sets or supplied in bulk for large spaces. Customizable components allow for personalized solutions and easy part replacement, directly contributing to its tosustainability. The table’s design sets it apart from competitors, offering a unique, elegant way to transform spaces, meeting commercial sector needs effectively.
Patents
Copyright: Tensai, 2024
Team Members
Corporation/Producer: Tensai Indústria
Designer: Marco Balsinha
R&D director: Ângela Correia
Technical-Operational: Marco Balsinha, José Queirós
Commercial: Carla Costa
Marketing: Hugo Patrício
Logistics/Photo: Cristiano Ribeiro
Image Credits
Image #1,#2, #4, #5: Cristiano Ribeiro
Image #3: Designer Marco Balsinha, 2024

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