Desen Ameza y'Ikawa by Ruya Akyol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza in Igishushanyo cy'Imitako Competition Category.

IfezaImitako· 2025

Desen Ameza y'Ikawa

by Ruya Akyol

Client: Ruya Akyol

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza Winner in Imitako Category

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The Design

About Desen Ameza y'Ikawa

Desen, ni itsinda ry'ameza y'ikawa ahindagurika ahumetswe n'imiterere ya geometrie y'amatafari gakondo yo mu turere tw'Inyanja Mediterane, afite imiterere ibiri z'uburebure butandukanye zemerera imiterere myinshi kandi zerekana ubwiza bw'ubwubatsi. Yakozwe kugira ngo akoreshwe ku giti cye cyangwa nk'igice cy'ihuriro rinini, iri tsinda rihuza akamaro k'ingenzi n'imiterere y'ubukorikori. Ubuso bwayo bwinjiye butanga ahantu hakomeye ho gushyiraho ibintu mu gihe imbere zubusa zongera uburyo bwo gukoresha neza ibikoresho. Yakozwe mu mabuye y'agaciro marbure yakuwe mu karere, Desen irerekana ubutunzi n'imiterere karemano, ikahuza ingaruka z'imigenzo gakondo n'amahame y'ibishushanyo bigezweho.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza

Desen Ameza y'Ikawa ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Ifeza, ishimwe ridasanzwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo byo ku rwego rwo hejuru, byiza kandi bikora ku mutima. Abegukanye Ifeza ni ibihangano by'ubuhanga bukomeye kandi bifite guhanga kwinshi, bigaragaza ubuhanga bwimbitse, impano n'ubushishozi bw'ababihanze. Desen Ameza y'Ikawa biteganyijwe ko izaba igihangano cy'icyitegererezo, gifite ubunyamwuga bukomeye n'udushya twimbitse. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Ifeza ni igihangano kizwi kandi gishimwa, gifasha kugura imbibi z'ubuhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga. Desen Ameza y'Ikawa ni igihangano benshi bifuza, gikangura ibyifuzo, gitanga amarangamutima meza kandi gitera igitangaza.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Desen is a collection of modular coffee tables composed of interlocking shapes with varying heights, allowing endless combinations. Each piece functions beautifully on its own or as part of a larger composition, offering dynamic architectural aesthetics. The recessed tops provide practical surfaces, while the hollow interiors reduce material waste. Locally sourced marbles add natural richness and texture.
Dimensions & Packaging: Small Height 350 x Width 400 x Depth 400 mm
Medium Height 400 x Width 400 x Depth 400 mm
Tall Height 450 x Width 400 x Depth 400 mm
Tags: coffee tables, pattern, luxury, marble, side tables, iconic, tiles, architectural, contemporary, elegant
Production Technology: Desen tables are crafted from responsibly sourced Turkish marbles, including Travertine, Karaman Beige, Kale Bordeaux, and Afyon White. The shapes are precision-cut and hollowed to reduce weight without compromising structural integrity. The recessed surface details are carefully milled to ensure both visual elegance and functional stability for objects placed on top.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to create iconic tables that are functional both individually and as part of a set. Achieving a puzzle-like aesthetic without compromising the tables’ standalone integrity required in-depth graphic design exploration. Balancing three different heights to serve varied needs while maintaining aesthetic harmony was equally demanding, pushing the boundaries of modular table design.
Research: The design process involved extensive research into Ottoman art and Islamic geometric patterns, referencing works like Cartier and Islamic Arts. This study of historical motifs helped reinterpret traditional forms into modern, functional pieces. The research highlighted the timeless appeal of symmetry and repetition, inspiring Desen’s modular, combinable design that brings cultural richness into contemporary living.
Inspiration: Desen draws inspiration from Mediterranean motifs and traditional tile patterns, reimagined through a contemporary lens. The design reflects extensive research into historical ornamentation, showcasing how geometric forms and intricate details can create timeless elegance in modern interiors.
Project Duration: The project started in September 2023 and will be presented at Salone Satellite in April 2025 during Salone del Mobile. The pieces are getting produced in Turkey to be presented in Italy.
Operation Flow: Desen tables are designed for flexible use. Their puzzle-like forms allow users to arrange them in countless ways whether as standalone side tables, combined coffee tables, or layered compositions at varying heights. The recessed surfaces secure items like cups and decor, while the lightweight, hollow design makes rearranging effortless for dynamic spaces.
Team Members: Ruya Akyol
Image Credits: Halit Besli