Press Release
A' Design Award in Furniture Design Goes to Balestra Multifunctional Table by Nikolay Vladykin
The international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Nikolay Vladykin for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category for Balestra Multifunctional Table by Nikolay Vladykin, designed for Kai Ross Design Studio. The result belongs to the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Balestra Multifunctional Table
A person sitting on an armchair or a sofa can use the tabletop placing legs on special pads, that promotes quick relaxation and rest. At arm's length there is a mini shelf for TV remote or smartphone that can be reached without leaning forward, which is convenient for the comfort lovers, elderly or disabled. Balestra is made of sustainable materials in midcentury modern style and is a tribute to Italian furniture masters of the past.
About Nikolay Vladykin
Originally he came to product design from psychology, studying the features of perception, habits and imagination. From this point of view new interesting design ideas and concepts were found. Self-taught in woodworking and furniture design since 2015. Founder and lead designer of "Kai Ross" design studio since 2018. Currently, his priority interest of design are furniture, lighting and interior accessories.
Award Record
Nikolay Vladykin is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2018 - 2019 and the 2021 - 2022 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Typical entries include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. The awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/120475
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/120475
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!120475
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/241920
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/kairossdesign/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Balestra Multifunctional Table
- Function
- Multifunctional Table
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Lavender, Light Gray, Tan, Dim Gray and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Kai Ross Design Studio
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Nikolay Vladykin
- Country
- Russian Federation
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2021 - 2022
- Design ID
- #120475
Credits
- Image Credits
- Photographer Nikolay Vladykin, Balestra, 2020
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The basis of the functional innovation of the table is a comprehensive rest of a person in the process of sitting (on a sofa/armchair). This is achieved by placing and relaxing legs on specially designed pads of the table, which, in turn, reduce the load on the cardiovascular and muscular systems of the body, as well as on the spine. The extra comfort is provided by small shelf at reach of hand where useful items such as smartphone, TV-remote or eyeglasses can be placed without leaning forward.
- Inspiration
- The concept was inspired by the idea of creating a multifunctional tea table for lounge zones and living rooms which would correspond to contemporary functional needs, higher level of comfort and sustainable design trends. This table is a homage to all Italian furniture masters. Swift lines, smooth curves and airy construction convey all the expression and elegance of Italian modernism.
- Research
- Some people need to rest during the day and unconsciously put their feet on the table to reduce the load on the circulatory system. Modern tables are not adapted for this, poufs and ottomans are not functional enough and take up extra space. All this prompted the creation of a new type of furniture – paddy tables that help to solve the problem of rest, interior space and the necessary functionality.
- Challenge
- The challenge was to create new functional and ergonomic structure with harmonious midcentury appearance. In addition to performing multiple functions it had to look solid and light and be durable at the same time. One of the solutions was to use metal stretchers for structural rigidity which made finally design look like crossbow and determined its' name (in Italian).
- Realization and Technology
- oak, tempered smoked glass, polished stainless steel, alcantara
- Operation and Interaction
- The table has no moving parts and does not require transformations for multifunctional use. It is installed with the rear leg close to the sofa. The person goes to the side of the table, sits on the sofa, leans back and rests his/her feet on one of the soft pads. Without leaning forward, he/she can reach objects on the tabletop, for example, take or put a glass of water, a book or TV remote. At the same time, unused items, such as a smartphone or keys, can be placed on a shelf under the table top and stay at the reach of a hand. Another person can perform same actions on the other side of the table.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in June 2020 and finished in December 2020 in Veliky Novgorod
- Specifications
- Dimensions 1000mm*750mm*520mm, Weight 12kg
- Keywords
- balestra, paddy table, kairossdesign, contemporary, design, midcentury, modern, furniture
