We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer about their original and creative design work. is an award-winning creative designer, that makes our world a better place with their original works.
("") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work . Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
: I was inspired by the crystal in all its beauty, geometric purity, and transparency. Each table is inspired from a basic geometric shape which appears in its top, like the flat face of a crystal, and influences its entire shape. With this geometric character, the table interacts with light to express itself through a composition of cast shapes and colours.
: I wanted the crystal tables to be as minimal as possible while fulfilling their geometric identity.
: I plan to display the tables in exhibitions as well as start selling the tables.
: I started working on these tables since the summer of 2016. In 2017, I was continously refining the designs alongside the execution of the prototypes. The project was completed in February 2018 when the tables were ready to be produced.
: I had a vision of these geometric, minimalistic tables and wanted to realize it.
: I am ready to start producing the tables as I've established collaborations with a manufacturer and craftsmen.
: I am interesting in designs that stand out, spark a connection, and then become our treasures.
: I am interested in designs which transform from 2D to 3D based on the angle of vision, as well as designs that have a geometric style, though there isn't any single design that is the reference.
: These tables are for people interested in innovative designs and are looking for a non-conventional coffee table, which is modular, customizable and easy to pack, all while making up a beautiful statement piece that is also a conversation starter. Alternatively, the Crystal tables make up great accent pieces especially in interiors that are minimalistic or have a geometric style.
: The Crystal Tables satisfy both aesthetics and function without compromising on any of the two. They are designed to be minimalistic and visually intriguing while also being modular, packable, and recyclable.
: The tables are inspired from the crystal, which has a geometric shape revealed by its "flat face". Also, just like the growth of a crystal, when similar tables are arranged side by side, they make up a larger table of the same geometric shape.
: I started with sketches as well as paper and metal wire mockups. I modeled the tables on Rhino, and worked closely with the ironsmith to create the 1-1 prototypes.
: What is the most unique in my opinion, and one of the biggest challenges on my side, is how the single-line bases express the geometric identity of each table.
: I worked on this design individually. As to the 1-1 prototypes, I collaborated with an ironsmith to execute them.
: I made use of Rhino to model the design in 3D. These models were then exported to Autocad to print out different views of the tables for execution and to laser cut pieces of steel to create the jigs.
: 1-1 steel prototypes were tested for strength, stability, and robustness by applying weights.
: The most challenging part of the design is maintaining homogeneity across the three table shapes so they form a true family, while allowing each table to fulfill its role in representing its geometric shape. As a result of testing the prototypes, I fine-tuned the designs to maximize stability and reduce vibrations of the steel while preserving the aesthetical and functional constraints.
: I participated in this international competition because of its high standards and because I am interested in the exposure it can provide to my design.
: Designing this project was a great learning experience. It emphasized to me the importance of intuition at the onset of a project as well as the need for adaptability and flexibility to ensure that the design will reach its optimal outcome. I also learned a lot about the properties and behaviour of steel and stainless steel.
