Point Isibuko Sodonga by Tutku Bayat Yilgur is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Ifenisha Competition Category.
IbhulonziIfenisha· 2026
Point Isibuko Sodonga
Client: Tutku Bayat Yılgür
Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Ifenisha Category
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About Point Isibuko Sodonga
Lesi sibuko esilengiswa odongeni senziwe ngokuzungeza into elengayo emisiwe enika ukwakheka kanye nesakhiwo sayo. Kunokuba kufihlwe indlela yokulengisa, lo mklamo ushiya le nto ibonakala njengengxenye yesakhiwo. Uhlaka lwepulangwe lulengiswa engxenyeni efakwe odongeni futhi luxhunywe ngohlobo lwesigwenya. Le ndlela yokwakha ivumela ukufakwa okulula kuyilapho igcina ubudlelwano obucacile phakathi kwesimo, isakhiwo, kanye nokusebenza, lapho into edingekayo yokulengisa iba yingxenye yomklamo.
The Recognition
About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award
Point Isibuko Sodonga iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Point Isibuko Sodonga ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Point Isibuko Sodonga iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Point is a mirror design mounted to the wall through a single fixed point. The hanging mechanism, traditionally concealed, is placed at the center of the design and made visible. The solid wood frame is suspended from a single wall-mounted element and remains balanced and stable through a circular connecting component. This system simplifies installation and turns the structural detail into a defining element of the design.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Product dimensions: 1200 mm (H) × 540 mm (W) × 115 mm (D). The frame is made from solid walnut and includes a droplet-shaped inner cutout. For shipping, the mirror is packaged in a protective box sized approx. 1300 mm × 620 mm × 195 mm, including foam padding and structural corner protectors to prevent breakage.
- Tags
- mirror, wall mirror, solid wood, walnut, CNC milled, laser cut, minimal design, modular system, hanging, contemporary furniture
- Production Technology
- The frame is CNC-milled from solid walnut and hand-finished with natural oil. The mirror surface is laser-cut to fit the inner contour, including a droplet-shaped opening for modular hanging. It features a wall-mounted base, a sliding frame system, and a locking wood peg. The mirror is bonded into the frame using adhesive for seamless integration.
- Design Challenge
- The biggest challenge in the design process was cutting the mirror into a precise, non-standard shape that fit perfectly with the frame. This required a level of precision beyond standard methods. The issue was resolved by using high-precision CNC laser cutting technology.
- Research
- This qualitative research focused on existing mounting methods in similar product groups. The aim was to provide a seamless installation experience. The process included research, sketching, 3D modeling, rendering, mock-up production, and prototyping. The final mounting system stood out with its ease of use and became a design element, offering a fresh and innovative perspective.
- Inspiration
- The starting point of this design was to bring a commonly overlooked element to the center of the design process. The idea that the hanging mechanism could play an active role within the product, rather than remaining a purely technical detail, shaped this approach. User difficulties during installation—such as achieving correct alignment and drilling multiple holes—were identified as a key problem. Point responds to these challenges with a simple, functional, and structural solution.
- Project Duration
- The project was designed in 2024 in Istanbul and was exhibited in September 2025 at the "New Horizon" exhibition during Furnishings and Design Istanbul (FDI).
- Operation Flow
- The mirror is easily mounted by sliding the frame onto a wall-fixed base through its central cut-out, then locked with a small round wooden peg. This tool-free system offers effortless installation and a unique sense of comfort. Its clean form complements its ease of use, enhancing the spatial value of any interior it enters.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Tutku Bayat Yılgür, 2024.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Image #2: Photographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
Video Credits: Videographer Tutku Bayat Yılgür, Point, 2025
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