Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela by Maan Sydney Design Studio

Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela by Maan Sydney Design Studio is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award in Moralo wa Fenitjhara Competition Category.

BoronseFenitjhara· 2025

Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela

by Maan Sydney Design Studio

Client: Maan Sydney

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

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The Design

About Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela

Kaboto ya Prism e hlohleditswe ke botle ba majwe a bohlokwa le mokgwa oo a hopang tlhokomelo ya rona ka ona, mokgwa oo a sebelwang ka ona ho ntlafatsa pontsho ya lesedi. Ke sehlahiswa se sa feleng nako se kgahlang, empa se bohale. Baqapi ba babedi ba bona mosebetsi wa bona e le bonono bo sebetsang. Holimo ha Prism ho ponang joalo ka seipone sa tshipi ho hlophiseditswe ho ba mohlodi wa boqapi ho mmoni wa sona. E ka bontsha tlhako e ntle, difate tse ka ntle ho fensetere, mehaho e phahameng toropong, kapa ntho e ratehang haholo ke mong wa yona e behuweng hodima yona.

The Recognition

About the Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award

Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang haholo e fuoang meralo e ikhethang e tsejoang ka boqapi, bohlale ba ho qapa le bohlale. Bahapi ba Boronse ke lintho tse nang le bokhoni ka ho felletseng le boqapi bo hlollang tse tiisang boiphihlelo bo bongata, mohopolo le bokhoni ba ho iphumana ba baqapi ba tsona. Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e nang le boprofeshenale bo bonahalang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Boronse oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa bonong, mahlaleng, moralong le theknolojing mme o hlahella ka ho tsepamisa maikutlo lintlheng tse nyenyane. Prism Kaboto ya Tshwarelela e kutloisisa litlhoko hantle, e ama litakatso, e hapa maikutlo mme e tsosa takatso ea ho tseba.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light. We wanted to create a timeless piece that is romantic, yet sharp. We see our work as ‘functional art’, we wish for its mirroring metallic top to be a source of creativity for the beholder. It can reflect a beautiful ceiling, the trees outside the window, or the skyscrapers in the city, or the owner's favourite object placed on it.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width 1080 mm x Depth 470 mm x Hight 830 mm
Tags: Prism, Maan Sydney, Sideboard, Functional Art, Metal, Wood
Production Technology: The body of the cabinet is constructed in a way so we could use offcuts from other projects.
Dark wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Tasmanian oak furniture board + Rimex stainless steel mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Light wood sideboard: Ethically sourced PEFC certified Scandinavian Birch plywood + Rimex stainless steel gold mirror made from minimum 50% recycled steel. Eco-friendly, recyclable glass beads are used to etch the steel.
Design Challenge: We put a lot of thoughts in to the angles and positions of the panels, as well as the general proportions of our sideboard. We wanted to find the perfect balance between round and sharp.
Research: We have researched and been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from a perspective with art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that have all of above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in it's design. The durable mirroring metal top part is the most exclusive material of the furniture and will be able to mirror the world of the beholder for generations.
Inspiration: We have been inspired by vintage cabinets from multiple eras that all had in common that they were elaborated and seemed to be designed from the perspective of art and beauty in focus. We wanted to design a sideboard that has all of the above mentioned but yet feels very modern and sharp in its design. Prism sideboard is inspired by the beauty of gems and the way they capture our attention, how they are cut to enhance the reflection of light.
Project Duration: Anna's and Mac's collaboration with Prism sideboard started in May 2024 in Sydney and finished in Sydney January 2025.
Operation Flow: Two doors sideboard with centre front opening, inside storage with one shelf.
Team Members: MAAN SYDNEY Design Studio
Creative Director/Designer:Anna Magnusson
Designer:Mac Nordman