Vadr 茶几 by Jaimie Ota is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 铁奖 in 家具设计 Competition Category.

铁家具· 2020

Vadr 茶几

by Jaimie Ota

Client: Jaimie Ota

A' Design Award 铁奖 Winner in 家具 Category

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The Design

About Vadr 茶几

Vadr是一款简单而精致的茶几，为环境增添了特色。这是一个声明文章，在小范围内效果很好。最显着的特征是桌子正面的横线受到钢琴琴键的影响。它可以用作书架或微妙的，可隐藏的存储空间。它使用强的线性角度来引起观众的兴趣。桌腿和桌面独特而个性化。支腿经过专门定位，以确保稳定性。它还有一个侧面，可以引起前瞻性思考。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铁奖

Vadr 茶几是 A' Design Award 铁奖得主，这是授予满足人们对设计精良的创作所期待的专业与工业要求的优良设计的声望认可。铁奖得主展现出其创作者的高超技艺、高度专业化、专家级的理解力和创造能力。预计Vadr 茶几将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的创作，既实用又创新。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铁奖的设计整合了行业最佳实践，并拥有与专业知识和才华相结合的称职技术特性。Vadr 茶几因其严谨而受到尊重，旨在提供有助于让世界变得更美好的生活品质改善。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Vadr is a simple and modern styled table that is appealing from every viewing angle. The most significant feature is the line of bars across the front of the table. This can be used as a bookshelf or a subtle, concealable storage space. The legs and tabletop make it unique and individualistic. The legs are specifically positioned to provide ensured stability.
Dimensions & Packaging: Weight: 1214 mm x Depth: 610 mm x Height: 457 mm
Tags: Vadr, Coffee Table, Table, Wooden Table, Plywood, Unique Table
Production Technology: The concept was created initially with a sketch. It was then made into a sketch model to view its proportions and test its stability. The model gave promising information to implement the idea into a full size table. I used a CAD program to lay out the changed measurements to make the full-scale. The coffee table is made of plywood and held together with wooden dowel and wood glue. The table was then stained and treated.
Design Challenge: The most challenging part of the design activity was piecing it together in a way where there was minimal to no visual connection. Cutting the pieces was simple, but I had to make sure the pieces were not bode or else structurally it may be compromised. The table is made up of many pieces, but the joinery is hidden. Another issue was making sure the legs provided the necessary stability. I tested the the legs to make sure the placement was effective despite its arrangement and minimal number.
Research: When designing the product, I had to be mindful of the materials and how it's worked with. I looked at how wood, especially plywood, could be treated. The stains available were limited to a particular color range. Wood can also be painted too. The material is sturdy because it is created with layers. Making sure the pieces connected securely was an advantage with this type of wood supply.
Inspiration: Vadr was inspired by Mid-Century Modern design. I wanted to create a table that would be good for small spaces. The design objective was to use plywood. It was influenced by the profile of a piano. It uses strong linear angles to create an interest to the viewer. The line of bars across the table are meant to resemble piano keys. It also has a side profile that invokes forward thinking.
Project Duration: The concept was designed and completed in Los Angeles, CA.
Operation Flow: Vadr is a functional table that adds character to its environment. It has unique features, angles and structure that are defining and purposeful. It is a statement piece that works well in small areas. The storage unit underneath the tabletop is open on both sides to provide easy access. There is a line of bars laid out diagonally to provide light coverage to what is stored under it. The bars can also hold coffee table books or magazines. In front of the bars is a little shelf for extra table top usage.
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