Desen Itafile Yekofu by Ruya Akyol is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweFanitshala Competition Category.
IsilivereIfanitshala· 2025
Desen Itafile Yekofu
by Ruya Akyol
Client: Ruya Akyol
Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award Winner in Ifanitshala Category
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About Desen Itafile Yekofu
I-Desen, yingqokelela yeetafile zekofu eziguquguqukayo eziphefumlelwe yiijometriji zeethayili zemveli zaseMeditera, ineemilo ezimbini zobude obahlukeneyo ezivumela ulungiselelo oluninzi kwaye zivuse ubuhle boyilo lwezakhiwo. Iyilelwe ukusetyenziswa komntu ngamnye okanye njengenxalenye yomxube omkhulu, le ngqokelela ilinganisela ukusebenza okunokwenzeka kunye nohlobo lomfanekiso oqingqiweyo. Iingaphezulu ezityhidiweyo zinika iindawo zomphezulu ezisebenzayo ngelixa ngaphakathi kungenanto kuphucula ukusebenza kakuhle kwezinto. Yakhiwe ngemarble efumaneke kwindawo, i-Desen ibonisa ubutyebi bendalo kunye nomboniso, idibanisa iimpembelelo zemveli kunye nemigaqo yoyilo yanamhlanje.
The Recognition
About the Ibhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award
Desen Itafile Yekofu ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo ngokungaqhelekanga okunikwa imiyilo yomgangatho ophezulu, entle nechukumisayo. Abaphumeleleyo beSilivere ziimveliso ezikhazimlayo kakhulu nezidala kakhulu ezibonisa ubungcali obuphawulekayo, italente nobukrelekrele babayili bazo. Desen Itafile Yekofu iyathenjwa ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omhle womzekelo, onobungcali obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezinzulu. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lesilivere le-A' Design Award yimveliso ebonakalayo kakhulu, ethandwayo enceda kwaye inyusa imida yobugcisa, inzululwazi, uyilo kunye nobuchwephesha. Desen Itafile Yekofu yimveliso enomona omkhulu kuyo evusa iinqwenelo, izisa iimvakalelo ezintle kwaye ivuselela ukumangaliswa nokumangala.
Behind the Design
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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
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