Curious Konsole by Robert Jaruszewski is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Ibyiza Cyane Competition Category.

BuronzeIbyiza Cyane· 2025

Curious Konsole

by Robert Jaruszewski

Client: Atelier Misteriori Ltd.

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Ibyiza Cyane Category

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The Design

About Curious Konsole

Iyi konsole y'umuringa ihuza ubuhanzi n'imikorere myiza, ikora nk'igice cy'ishusho cy'ingenzi kandi nk'igisubizo cy'ububiko bufatika. Ifite imiterere yakozwe mu buryo bwiza buhebuje, ihuza mu buryo bunoze umwuga mwiza n'akamaro ka buri munsi. Konsole ifite amasanduku abiri n'imiryango ibiri, itanga ububiko bw'ibanga mu gihe igumana imiterere y'ubuhanzi. Sisitemu y'ikizunguruka, ikoreshwa n'urutoki rw'ugutuza, ituma winjira mu isanduku ryo hepfo, byongera imikoranire y'uwukoresha kandi bigatanga uburambe bugamijwe, bushobora gukoraho. Igihe kirenze, ubuso bw'umuringa butera patina mu buryo karemano, byongera ubujyakuzimu n'imiterere yayo.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Curious Konsole ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Curious Konsole biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Curious Konsole ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Crafted from bronze, this console showcases a thoughtfully designed structure that balances artistic elements with skilled craftsmanship. Featuring two drawers and two doors on each side, it provides both visual appeal and functional storage. With its refined design and quality materials, it serves as an elegant addition to any space, blending sophistication with practicality.
Dimensions & Packaging: Max. dimensions: Width 1310 mm x Depth 630 mm x Hight 985 mm
Tags: console, cast bronze, artistic, sculptural, storage, drawers
Production Technology: The console is equipped with two drawers and two doors. The drawer fronts are adorned with sculptural representations of a woman’s lips. These lips are polished to a high gloss, creating contrast against the darker patina. Supporting the console is a hand sculpture, also cast in dark patina bronze. Its index finger delicately touches the lower lip, creating a dynamic interplay of form and symbolism. The nails are polished to a high gloss, adding a touch of refinement to the organic form.
Design Challenge: Ensuring the console’s stability while maintaining its sculptural elegance was the most challenging aspect of the design. Extensive research and structural testing were required to balance weight distribution and prevent tipping. Additionally, developing a seamless yet functional way to open the lower drawer led to the integration of a pivot mechanism, requiring precision engineering. Material constraints, production feasibility, and ergonomic considerations all influenced the final solution.
Research: This study explores the design, functionality, and interaction dynamics of a console that integrates artistry with practicality. The research delves into material selection and ergonomic considerations, analyzing how bronze’s durability and evolving patina contribute to the console’s aesthetic and longevity. The study examines the relationship between form and function, demonstrating how the console transcends conventional furniture design to become an interactive statement piece.
Inspiration: The design of Curious is rooted in the observation of a young woman whose charm and inquisitiveness left a lasting impression. Her expressive features, particularly her lips, and the graceful gestures of her hands, inspired the console's form. The upward-pointing finger of the hand base reflects her contemplative nature, while the lips on the drawer fronts symbolize her alluring yet curious demeanor. This piece embodies the duality of strength and delicacy.
Project Duration: This project originated from an idea conceived during a stay in Madeira in March 2022. The initial concept took shape and was later further developed in Warsaw, Poland. Over approximately nine months, the design process evolved through research, prototyping, and refinement, ensuring both aesthetic and functional integrity. Each stage was carefully executed to achieve a balanced fusion of artistry, stability, and innovative interaction.
Operation Flow: The operation, flow, and interaction of this console are centered around both its functional and aesthetic elements. The console serves as both a decorative and functional furniture piece. Users interact with it by placing decorative objects on its surface. The storage compartments provide space for organizing smaller items. To access the lower drawer, the user must pivot the index finger to the right side. The bronze material provides a tactile experience enhancing the sense of craftsmanship.