Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede by Nataliya Naymark

Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede by Nataliya Naymark is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award de Ferro in Design de Mobiliário Competition Category.

FerroMobiliário· 2023

Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede

by Nataliya Naymark

Client: Nataliya Naymark

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Mobiliário Category

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The Design

About Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede

Hand, de Dorothee Becker, é uma unidade de parede projetada para o ambiente doméstico moderno. Para melhorar a experiência, são utilizadas as seguintes tecnologias: carregador sem fio, portas USB, luz rotativa e dimmer. O esquema de cores foi aprimorado com a adição da cor azul, bem como uma opção sustentável introduzida: sobras da produção de plástico utilizadas para objetos de edição limitada com esquema de cores único. Baseada em cenários da vida moderna, integra as funções necessárias. Pode ser usada tanto em casa quanto no trabalho. Não ocupa muito espaço e adapta-se a qualquer interior.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede conquistou o A' Design Award de Ferro, um reconhecimento prestigiado atribuído a bons designs que cumprem os requisitos profissionais e industriais esperados de criações bem concebidas. Os vencedores do Ferro demonstram grande habilidade, elevada especialização, compreensão especializada e capacidade criativa dos seus criadores. Espera-se que Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede seja uma criação muito considerada, admirada e estimada, prática e inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as melhores práticas do setor e tem características técnicas competentes associadas a conhecimento especializado e talento. Pela sua minúcia, Dorothee Becker's Hand Unidade de Cabeceira de Parede merece respeito e destina-se a proporcionar melhorias na qualidade de vida que ajudam a tornar o mundo num lugar melhor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Dorothee Becker’s Hand is a wall unit designed for the modern home environment. To improve experience following technologies are used: wireless charger, USB portals, rotating light, and dimmer.
Leftover from plastic production of primary colours used for limited edition objects with a unique color scheme.
Based on modern life scenarios, it integrates the functions needed.
Dimensions & Packaging: W500mm x D50mm x H550mm
Tags: bedside table, wall organiser, working lamp, reusable plastic, wireless charge
Production Technology: Dorothee Becker’s Hand is made of ABS plastic; hooks and clips are made of metal.
A wireless charger is used, which reduces the number of wires used and the overall look. It is located in a big container. Three USB portals are there to charge electronics. The unit has incorporated light, it can be positioned differently and rotated. There are two buttons for light: one is for opening the hand, second is for dimmer which allows having different scenarios for different situations.
Design Challenge: The hand was the most challenging part. I wanted it to be able to fit inside the form in different positions. Especially if it could have a nice night light, but due to technical issues, it didn't work. Another thing was the glass to use for hand. I went through several designs of the past and decided to use a crystal diamond cut made of plastic.
In this project, I wanted to keep the minimum required storage. I was focused on ergonomics and how many things we put near us during sleep.
Research: The initial problem was a robot vacuum cleaner that can't clean under bedside tables. Going through different variations of bases, I ended up making the wall unite. It is convenient for a small place as well.
It is equipped with clips, hooks, elastics, and containers, providing practical storage space and making it easier to find things. I wanted to keep healthy routines: drink through the night and reduce telephone lights. They are solved with the glass holder and deep container.
Inspiration: Dorothee Becker’s Hand is a tribute to the iconic Uten.Silo, was designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969. Modernise with new technologies to improve experience nowadays. Firstly designed as a wall bedside cabinet, it is a useful addition to any room and interior. The introduction of the wall module allows the use of new primary color: blue and/or recyclable plastic.
Project Duration: The project started February 2021 in Moscow.
Operation Flow: The unit has a big container with a wireless charger for phones, e-books, books, and other bulky stuff. The smaller container for jewellery, watches, or other small objects. The clip allows you to place memos. Elastics have mainly two purposes holding writing objects or glasses. Hooks are for necklaces, headbands, or even keys. Water holders are both for bottles and glasses.
The unit was designed for a bedroom initially, can be a great addition to working places and for kitchen.