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Spiral Blonde Stolik by Ben Dungey

Spiral Blonde Stolik by Ben Dungey is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2022 Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award in Wzornictwo Mebli Competition Category.


SrebrnaMeble· 2022

Spiral Blonde Stolik

by Ben Dungey

Client: Ben Dungey

Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award Winner in Meble Category

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The Design

About Spiral Blonde Stolik

Zainspirowany sztuką fraktalną i matematyką, stolik boczny Spiral Blonde jest zarówno dziełem sztuki, jak i funkcjonalnym meblem. Jego charakterystyczna geometryczna forma i misternie wzorzysta powierzchnia połyskującej słomy żytniej łączą się, aby uzyskać uderzającą estetykę, która przyciąga wzrok w każdym otoczeniu, subtelnie zmieniając się w ciągu dnia wraz ze zmianą jakości światła. Produkcja stołu połączyła tradycyjną sztukę intarsji ze słomy z nowoczesnym drukiem 3D, a wszystkie materiały użyte do jego montażu są w pełni biodegradowalne i pochodzą z surowców odnawialnych.

The Recognition

About the Srebrna Nagroda A' Design Award

Spiral Blonde Stolik to laureat Srebrnej Nagrody A' Design Award, niezwykle prestiżowego wyróżnienia przyznawanego przepięknym, imponującym projektom z najwyższej półki. Laureaci Srebrnej Nagrody to niezwykle błyskotliwe i wyjątkowo twórcze dzieła, które ukazują wybitną wiedzę, talent i przenikliwość ich twórców. Spiral Blonde Stolik ma być wspaniałym, reprezentacyjnym dziełem, które jest niezwykle profesjonalne i głęboko innowacyjne. Ten projekt nagrodzony Srebrną Nagrodą A' Design Award to bardzo godny uwagi, podziwiany wynalazek, który przynosi korzyści i przesuwa granice sztuki, nauki, designu i technologii. Spiral Blonde Stolik to dzieło, któremu wielu zazdrości, które budzi pragnienia, wprowadza pozytywne uczucia oraz wzbudza zdumienie i zachwyt.

Behind the Design

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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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