Flow Ikhabhathi Elikwicala by Yilmaz Dogan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award in Uyilo lweFanitshala Competition Category.
IntsimbiIfanitshala· 2025
Flow Ikhabhathi Elikwicala
by Yilmaz Dogan
Client: QZENS Furniture
Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award Winner in Ifanitshala Category
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About Flow Ikhabhathi Elikwicala
IFlow yikhabhathi elikwicala ephefumlelwe sisimbo seStreamline samashumi amathathu eminyaka yoo-1900, idibanisa imigca ehambayo kunye nezobuhle banamhlanje. Uyilo lwayo lubonisa iimodyuli zomthi ezigobileyo kunye namacandelo esinyithi enzelwe ngokukodwa, egqitywe ngelaka engaqaqambanga kunye nezongezela ezinombala wobhedu. Imilenze engaqhelekanga emigudileyo kunye neenkqubo ezizodwa zokuvula iidrowa namakhabhathi zenza uhlobo oluhamba kakuhle emoyeni kodwa olusebenzisekayo. Ukudityaniswa kobuchwepheshe beCNC obunobuchaneko oluphezulu kunye nobugcisa bemveli kubangela isiqwenga sanamhlanje esivusa iimvakalelo zexesha elidlulileyo kunye nelizayo ngelixa kuqinisekiswa ukuqina kwesakhiwo.
The Recognition
About the Ibhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award
Flow Ikhabhathi Elikwicala ngumphumeleli weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award, ukuqatshelwa okuhlonitshwayo okunikwa imiyilo elungileyo eyanelisa iimfuno zobungcali neemveliso ezilindelekileyo kwimveliso ezicwangciswe kakuhle. Abaphumeleleyo beNtsimbi babonisa ubuchule obukhulu, ubuchule obuphezulu, ukuqonda kwengcali namandla okuyila abayili babo. Flow Ikhabhathi Elikwicala iyathenjwa ukuba ibe yimveliso exatyiswa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo neyinto entsha. Lo myilo uphumeleleyo weIbhaso Lentsimbi le-A' Design Award udibanisa iindlela ezilungileyo kakhulu zemboleko kwaye unezimpawu zobuchwephesha ezifanelekileyo ezidityaniswe nolwazi netalente. Flow Ikhabhathi Elikwicala iyahlonelwa ngenxa yenkcukacha yayo kwaye yacwangciselwa ukunika uphuculo lomgangatho wobomi olunceda ukwenza ihlabathi libe yindawo engcono.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Inspired by the Streamline style of the 1930s, Flow offers a unique aesthetic with its complementing fluid lines, curvatures that evoke a sense of movement, and sleek design.
With unconventional legs and functional opening systems for its drawers and cabinets, as well as the combination of wood and metal, Flow achieves a modern and contemporary look while also evoking a retro-futuristic sensation. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Width: 225 cm, Height: 70 cm, Depth: 50 cm. It offers ample storage space with unique drawer and cabinet opening systems. The specially crafted wooden surfaces, metal-supported opening mechanism, and retro-futuristic design lines complete the piece.
- Tags
- Flow, Streamline, Retro Futuristic, Wood, Metal, Speed, Modernity, Design, Elegance, Function.
- Production Technology
- Flow is crafted using high-precision Cnc shaped wooden modules and custom metal components. The body is finished with a matte lacquer coating, while the front surfaces are detailed with a special copper-toned metallic lacquer. The drawer and door systems are equipped with specialized rail mechanisms for smooth movement. Elegant metal supports and a uniquely angled leg design give the console a sense of lightness.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest design challenge of Flow was balancing the aerodynamic form with functionality. The goal was to integrate innovative opening systems without disrupting the fluid visual rhythm. The natural contrast between wood and metal was maintained to ensure structural integrity.
- Research
- The design process of Flow began with researching the aerodynamic forms and material usage of the 1930s Streamline style. Based on fluid lines and the concept of speed, a bridge was created between contemporary materials and classic aesthetics. The combination of wood and metal supported the dynamic spirit of the design.
- Inspiration
- Flow is inspired by the Streamline movement of the 1930s, which emphasized speed, efficiency, and aerodynamic forms, reflecting the spirit of modernism. This style, seen in everything from automobiles and trains to ships and architecture, merges functionality with aesthetics through fluid lines and sleek forms. Flow presents a contemporary interpretation of this movement’s elegant fluidity and forward-looking aesthetic.
- Project Duration
- The design of Flow was initiated and completed in Ankara in 2024. It draws inspiration from the lines of the Streamline style, which the designer admired in American cars from the 1930s during his childhood. Flow synthesizes form and functionality with a timeless design approach.
- Operation Flow
- Flow offers functionality to the user with its custom opening mechanisms. The drawers and cabinet doors open smoothly with a light touch. Storage compartments in various depths and sizes provide users with a spacious and flexible storage area.
- Image Credits
- A. Murat ARIK
Erinç ULUSOY
Giray AYDOS
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