How might we create a table using 1/3 of the materials that other typical tables use?
IDENTIFYING DESIGN ELEMENTS
Collect the data and sort them out on the 2x2 matrix
SINGLE MATERIAL
• MODULARITY
• TWO PIECES JOINTED
JUXTAPOSITION
MONO FUNCTION
• 2D->3D
NON-SINGLE MATERIAL
• HIGH-TECH MATERIAL
NAMING CHARACTERISTIC
Clartify what particular design attributes constitute the table design
SINGLE MATERIAL KITSCH
EXCLUSIVE
By advanced technical production methods, the addtional function of the table forms the figure of the• table. MODULARITY
The main quality of the table is either material focused or single production technique focused.
PRO
CON
PRO
CON
• Dual function table
• Less emphasing on the original table function
• Simple, yet effective production
• Limited form exploration • TWO PIECES JOINTED
JUXTAPOSITION
MONO FUNCTION
MONO SCULPTURE
CRAFTY
Without over used additional materials, tables still look like sculptural pieces.
Material diversity allows the table to have more organic forms and the material advantage.
PRO
PRO
CON
• Various form explorations
• Less pure simplity
• Sculptural quality
CON • Less emphasing on the original table function • 2D->3D
NON-SINGLE MATERIAL
• HIGH-TECH MATERIAL
STRATEGY
The exclusive cartegory fullfils the new table need, using 1/3 of the materials that orther typical tables use.
SINGLE MATERIAL KITSCH
EXCLUSIVE
By advanced technical production methods, the addtional function of the table forms the figure of the• table. MODULARITY
The main quality of the table is either material focused or single production technique focused.
PRO
CON
PRO
CON
• Dual function table
• Less emphasing on the original table function
• Simple, yet effective production
• Limited form exploration • TWO PIECES JOINTED
JUXTAPOSITION
MONO FUNCTION
MONO SCULPTURE
CRAFTY
Without over used additional materials, tables still look like sculptural pieces.
Material diversity allows the table to have more organic forms and the material advantage.
PRO
PRO
CON
• Various form explorations
• Less pure simplity
• Sculptural quality
CON • Less emphasing on the original table function • 2D->3D
NON-SINGLE MATERIAL
• HIGH-TECH MATERIAL
ORIGAMI: THE FOLDING TECHNIQUE
Given the criteria, the origami technique is the method to envision the new table design strategy.
HANDS ON CONCEPT EXPLORATIONS Concept Study Models
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Designing Scale Prototype in Cardboard
Designing Detail parts of Full Scale Prototype
WORK PUBLICATION The origami side table was introduced in the 2008 NYC Gift Fair and was subsequently featured in various media including Treehugger.com, Core77.com, New York Times, and Home DĂŠcor Buyer.
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ORIGAMI TABLE IN USE
Youngjin Chung
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