Arun Rana
Contemporary Furniture & Related Product Designer
Ercol
Dependence
Exploring Ercol traditional furniture and the combination of technology led me to Dependence.
Designed for Ercol taking into consideration the quality of English produced furniture but adding a contemporary twist to traditional design.
Building on the relationship between furniture and technology The table strengthens this bond by the technology being reliant upon the furniture for power and safety.
Taking the essence of a Bureau the working surface transforms from a work environment to a clean relaxed atmosphere in one swift movement.
B RANGE Desk Acessories
Designed for Thorsten Van Elten, the B range accessories add worth to objects of significance on your desk by providing a location for the object to be stored and protected.
Each container is individual and has its own unique detailing, which increases the ease of its function. Although each is special in their own way, each are still connected using the dimensions of the ‘B ‘ series of paper. The ‘B’ Range consists of 6 products: B4 Paper Tray B6 Pen Tray B7 Cork and Paper Clip Tray B8 Pen Pot B9 Vase
The ‘B’ Range packaging consists of brown paper bags and individual cardboard packaging for protection. Each box has individual stickers indicating which product is inside.
Alcove Tables Alcove table’s looks at the relationship formed between furniture and architecture and how the two disciplines of design should influence and work together.
Able to stand alone from one another with the use of a corner or brought together to create dynamic space and surfaces, is just one magical element of the corner tables. With the tables un-able to stand without the use of a corner the magic lies in the way the furniture and architecture interact with one another. To create a functional piece of furniture, which is deceptive as it looks like it should not stand.
Perpendicular Breeding from the same concept as the alcove table’s perpendicular uses the wall and floor to stand. With the use of the light it deceives the eye to create a mysterious hovering from the ground.
The light produced gives a warm yellow green tint to inspire creativity. With the use of stainless steel legs and grommet, it provides a high quality detailing. The use of rubber end caps allows the light to stay angled and provides stability.
MIDAS “Playing on the idea of a sack of gold, Midas touches on the inner child and gives the feeling of excitement and adventure�.
The magic of the light is hidden when switched off, however once turned on the room is filled with its golden glow.
MIDAS
Penguin Donkey The Donkey is designed to bring people together is social interaction. You can gain Access to the donkey from three directions. The use of flat surfaces makes the donkey very useable and creates an area for interaction.
Penguin Donkey Technical details Measurements in mm
Paint Key
Ever needed to open a tin of paint but have no screw driver or odd change to pop open the lid...? Well never again with your new paint key. As most people have keys on them majority of the time, storing a key that is solely for opening paint, you’ll never have to worry about not being able to open your tin.