Spiral Blonde Bijzettafel by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 A' Design Award in Zilver in Meubelontwerp Competition Category.
ZilverMeubels· 2022
Spiral Blonde Bijzettafel
by Ben Dungey
Client: Ben Dungey
A' Design Award in Zilver Winner in Meubels Category
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The Design
About Spiral Blonde Bijzettafel
Geïnspireerd door fractalkunst en wiskunde is de Spiral Blonde bijzettafel zowel een kunstwerk als een functioneel meubelstuk. De kenmerkende geometrische vorm en het ingewikkelde patroonoppervlak van glinsterend roggestro zorgen samen voor een opvallende esthetiek die in elke omgeving de aandacht trekt en in de loop van de dag subtiel transformeert naarmate de kwaliteit van het licht verandert. Bij de productie van de tafel is de traditionele kunst van het inlegwerk van stro gecombineerd met modern 3D-printen. Alle materialen die bij de montage worden gebruikt, zijn volledig biologisch afbreekbaar en afkomstig van hernieuwbare bronnen.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award in Zilver
Spiral Blonde Bijzettafel is winnaar van de A' Design Award in Zilver, een buitengewoon prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan topontwerpen die prachtig en indrukwekkend zijn. Winnaars in Zilver zijn enorm briljante en uiterst creatieve werken die de uitmuntende expertise, het talent en de scherpzinnigheid van hun ontwerpers illustreren. Spiral Blonde Bijzettafel wordt verwacht een prachtig paradepaardje te zijn dat opmerkelijk professioneel en diepgaand innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in Zilver heeft gewonnen, is een hoogst opmerkelijke, bewonderde uitvinding die baat en de grenzen van kunst, wetenschap, ontwerp en technologie verlegt. Spiral Blonde Bijzettafel is een zeer benijde creatie die verlangens oproept, positieve gevoelens brengt en verbazing en verwondering doet ontvlammen.
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
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