Classic 書桌 by Wei Jingye and Wang Ziyu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 傢俱設計 Competition Category.

銀傢俱· 2020

Classic 書桌

by Wei Jingye and Wang Ziyu

Client: Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 傢俱 Category

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The Design

About Classic 書桌

《經典》係一款以新中式風格設計嘅書桌。設計取材自中國傳統傢俬嘅翹頭案造型，兩端翹起可以減少卷軸同其他物件從枱面跌落嘅機會。書桌以紅橡木製成，而枱面、坐位同枱腳之間嘅連接位則用鑄鐵構成。下層設有一個層架，增加咗儲物空間。金屬部件由電腦控制機械加工塑形，弧形部分則以人手打磨完成。枱面採用中國傳統嘅拼板工藝。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Classic 書桌是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Classic 書桌將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Classic 書桌是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: In the design of this writing desk, combining the traditional Han dynasty writing desk with the Modern Metal Style, using red oak and the iron art, which not only has the classical charm of China, but also does not lose the modern sense of simplicity and succinctness, applying Chinese style to minimalism, is a bold attempt. With the charm of Chinese style furniture, meanwhile, it meets the needs of the stability of the furniture, traditional curved design adds a touch of dexterity.
Dimensions & Packaging: 1420mm x 780mm x 780mm, 650mm x 450mm x 450mm, The shape of the metal part is realized by using modern NC technology, and the curved part of a metal part is shaped by hand by artisans, and the wooden part is shaped by machine cutting and grinding, the desk top uses the Chinese tradition the door plate type splicing technology, the Manual splicing completes the entire production process of the desk.
Tags: Writing desk, Chinese element, Iron art, Red oak, Simplicity
Production Technology: The manufacturing process used modern CNC technology, solidworks software design, and CNC milling machine to achieve the form, some special forms are still made by traditional hand, the metal part and the solid wood part both have quite a part made by the artisan own hands, which embodies the spirit of ingenuity, and the importance of traditional craftsmanship. For modern life, it is still a valuable asset, some of the delicate structure still can not be replaced by machines.
Design Challenge: How to combine the new Chinese elements with the metal elements and the simple wind to show the functional comfort and the rationality of material use is the biggest challenge of this design. The second is the connection problem between the metal and the tabletop and legs as well as the chair face and legs.
Research: In the traditional Chinese style furniture, the QiaoAn image is applied to the whole set of desks and chairs, and this image is used in the design, first, in order to perfectly embody the Chinese style elements in this set of furniture, therefore, I chose this image which can represent Chinese style office furniture. The other is that users can have a good user experience. The furniture is a combination of Red Oak and cast iron design, it is the second innovation to the new Chinese furniture.
Inspiration: The overall design inspiration comes from the traditional Chinese furniture in the QiaoAn image. In ancient times, calligraphy and painting only mounted into a shaft, in order to prevent the painting falling, the initial image of the case, one is practical, the second is aesthetic. Using this image is to let the user have a good user experience while writing and painting to facilitate the placement of items as well as prevent items from falling.
Project Duration: The design project began in January 2019 in Shenyang, was completed in June 2019, and was exhibited in the art museum of Shenyang Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in June 2019.
Operation Flow: When you sit on a chair working, the desk and chair in contact with the body having a small inclined surface, so that you do not feel pressured. Painting scroll pile up on the desk, because of its two-end QiaoAn image, will reduce the chance of falling. The lower part of the writing desk has a shelf similar to the lnterlayer, which not only adds utility, but also adds beauty to the product.
Team Members: Wei Jingye
Wang Ziyu
Cheng Hong
Zhang Yuxiao
Zhang Wenyang