Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb by Ben Dungey

Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda in Disinn tal-Għamara Competition Category.

FiddaGħamara· 2022

Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb

by Ben Dungey

Client: Ben Dungey

Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda Winner in Għamara Category

32,963

Verified Award Winner

Verify Award Status for #130829

Visit Site View at A' Design Award Press Release Award Badge

Colors

The Design

About Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb

Ispirata mill-arti fractal u l-matematika, il-mejda tal-ġenb Spiral Blonde hija ugwalment xogħol tal-arti u wkoll biċċa għamara funzjonali. Il-forma ġeometrika distintiva tagħha u l-wiċċ ikkumplikat tat-tiben tas-segala jgħaqqdu flimkien biex jiksbu estetika impressjonanti li tattira l-għajn fi kwalunkwe ambjent, u tittrasforma b'mod sottili matul il-ġurnata hekk kif tinbidel il-kwalità tad-dawl. Il-produzzjoni tat-tabella għaqqad l-arti tradizzjonali ta 'l-intarsjar tat-tiben ma' stampar 3D modern u l-materjali kollha użati fl-assemblaġġ tagħha huma kompletament bijodegradabbli u ġejjin minn riżorsi rinnovabbli.

The Recognition

About the Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda

Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb huwa rebbieħ tal-Premju A' Design Award tal-Fidda, rikonoxximent prestiġjuż straordinarjament mogħti lil disinji tal-ogħla livell, sbieħ u impressjonanti. Ir-rebbieħa tal-Fidda huma xogħlijiet brillanti ħafna u kreattivi ħafna li juru l-għarfien espert, it-talent u l-aċċuratezza tad-disinjaturi tagħhom. Huwa mistenni li Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb ikun xogħol mill-isbaħ, eżemplari, professjonali ħafna u innovattiv bil-fond. Dan id-disinn rebbieħ tal-Fidda huwa invenzjoni notevoli u mammirata li tikkontribwixxi biex jitwessgħu l-fruntieri tal-arti, ix-xjenza, id-disinn u t-teknoloġija. Spiral Blonde Mejda Tal-Ġenb huwa ħolqien li ħafna jinvidjawh, li jqajjem ix-xewqat, iġib sentimenti pożittivi u joħloq tgħaġġib u mistagħġib.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The Spiral Blonde side table is equally a work of art and also a functional piece of furniture. Its distinctive geometric form and intricate patterned surface achieve a striking aesthetic which subtly transforms over the course of the day as the quality of light changes. Production of the table has combined the traditional art of straw marquetry with modern 3D printing and all materials used in its assembly are fully biodegradable and come from renewable resources.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 350mm x Depth 350mm x Height 450mm
Tags: Side table, 3D print, 3D printed furniture, straw marquetry, algorithmic design, fractal
Production Technology: The 3D model was generated using open source modelling software and employed python scripts to develop the form of the design algorithmically. The model was then printed in parts on a 3D printer using wood fibre filament and the parts were soldered together and the joints sanded down smooth. Organically grown rye straw was applied to the completed base structure using traditional straw marquetry techniques, with each piece of straw ironed flat, cut precisely then glued down to create the intricate pattern.
Design Challenge: Applying straw marquetry to a 3D printed object is a unique approach to furniture fabrication, and key challenges were around printing the curved, organic base structure and ensuring the rye straw adhered to it effectively.
Research: Development of the design came out of studies of fractal mathematics and the generation of three dimensional objects using algorithmic processes. Subsequent printing of the 3D model involved extensive analysis and testing of materials and fabrication techniques to determine the best approach to printing the complex, organic shape in a way which created a robust base structure suited for use as a piece of furniture and to which straw marquetry could be applied.
Inspiration: The design takes inspiration from fractal art and mathematics. Fractals are self-similar shapes or patterns which repeat recursively at different scales to generate complex, captivating forms. Combining fractal forms with the beautiful shimmering effects possible through straw marquetry represents a unique approach to the creation of elaborate and beguiling objects.
Project Duration: Production occurred during 2020-2021 in Sydney, Australia
Operation Flow: Spiral Blonde can function as a side table or stool and its strong aesthetic qualities also lend it to use as a standalone piece of art. Its captivating form and shimmer draw the eye, creating a bold focal point in interior settings.
Image Credits: Images #1-5: Photographer Tae Yun, Spiral Blonde, 2021