Desen Tafole ya Kofi by Ruya Akyol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

SileveraFenitjhara· 2025

Desen Tafole ya Kofi

by Ruya Akyol

Client: Ruya Akyol

Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award Winner in Fenitjhara Category

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The Design

About Desen Tafole ya Kofi

Desen, pokello ya ditafole tsa kofi tse kopanyang tse hlohleleditsweng ke dijometri tsa dithaele tsa setso tsa Mediterranean, e na le mefuta e mmedi ya boholo bo fapaneng bo lumellang dipeakanyo tse ngata mme e hlola botle ba meralo ya mehaho. E hlophilweng bakeng sa tshebediso ya motho ka mong kapa e le karolo ya tlhophiso e kgolwane, pokello e lekanya boiketlo ba tshebediso le sebopeho sa sekwame. Dikarolwana tse hodimo tse phuthilweng ka hare di fana ka dibaka tse sebedisehang ha diphaposi tse ka hare di ntlafatsa tshebediso e nepahetseng ya thepa. E hakilweng ka mamarabile a fumanwang lehae, Desen e hlahisa botjhabela ba tlhaho le sebopeho, e kopanya ditshusumetso tsa setso le melawana ya meralo ya sejoalejoale.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award

Desen Tafole ya Kofi ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e phahameng ka ho fetesisa, e ntle le e tsosang maikutlo. Bahapi ba Silevera ke mesebetsi e khanyang haholo le e nang le boqapi bo ikhethang e bontšang botsebi, talenta le bohlale ba baqapi ba eona. Desen Tafole ya Kofi e lebelletsoe ho ba mosebetsi o motle, oa mohlala, o nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha e tebileng. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Silevera oa A' Design Award ke mohopolo o hlokomelehang haholo le o ratoang o tlisang molemo mme o sutumelletsang meeli ea bonono, mahlale, moralo le theknoloji. Desen Tafole ya Kofi ke mosebetsi oo batho ba bangata ba o lakatsang, o tsosang litakatso, o tlisang maikutlo a matle le o tsosetsang ho makala le ho hlolla.

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