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Dorothee Becker's Hand Wall Bedside Unit by Nataliya Naymark Receives the A' Design Award in Furniture Design
Nataliya Naymark recognized for furniture design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Dorothee Becker's Hand Wall Bedside Unit by Nataliya Naymark has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
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.
More About Dorothee Becker's Hand Wall Bedside Unit
Dorothee Becker's Hand is a wall bedside unit designed for the modern home. The unit combines a wireless charger, three USB ports, a rotating light and a dimmer. A large container holds phones and books, while a smaller container holds jewellery and other small objects. Clips, elastics, hooks and holders for bottles and glasses add compact storage. The body is made of ABS plastic, and the hooks and clips are made of metal. Leftover plastic from production is used for limited edition versions. The wall mounted form saves floor space and suits bedrooms, kitchens and workplaces.
About Nataliya Naymark
I am independent interdisciplinary desiner working across furniture, lighting, ceramic systems and sculptural objects. My work is grounded in historical research and cultural memory, translating references from the Russian avant-garde and early modernism into contemporary form. Geometry functions as a structural framework, while color operates as an independent design system. Each project integrates spatial logic, material experimentation and production awareness, connecting heritage with scalable contemporary applications.
Award Record
Nataliya Naymark is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
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. The competition 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. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/147116
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/147116
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!147116
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/340345
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Dorothee Becker's Hand Wall Bedside Unit
- Function
- Wall Bedside Unit
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dark Gray, Gainsboro, Gray, Light Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Nataliya Naymark
- Country
- Israel
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #147116
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Dorothee Becker’s Hand is a wall unit designed for the modern home environment. To improve experience following technologies are used: wireless charger, USB portals, rotating light, and dimmer. Leftover from plastic production of primary colours used for limited edition objects with a unique color scheme. Based on modern life scenarios, it integrates the functions needed.
- Inspiration
- Dorothee Becker’s Hand is a tribute to the iconic Uten.Silo, was designed by Dorothee Becker in 1969. Modernise with new technologies to improve experience nowadays. Firstly designed as a wall bedside cabinet, it is a useful addition to any room and interior. The introduction of the wall module allows the use of new primary color: blue and/or recyclable plastic.
- Research
- The initial problem was a robot vacuum cleaner that can't clean under bedside tables. Going through different variations of bases, I ended up making the wall unite. It is convenient for a small place as well. It is equipped with clips, hooks, elastics, and containers, providing practical storage space and making it easier to find things. I wanted to keep healthy routines: drink through the night and reduce telephone lights. They are solved with the glass holder and deep container.
- Challenge
- The hand was the most challenging part. I wanted it to be able to fit inside the form in different positions. Especially if it could have a nice night light, but due to technical issues, it didn't work. Another thing was the glass to use for hand. I went through several designs of the past and decided to use a crystal diamond cut made of plastic. In this project, I wanted to keep the minimum required storage. I was focused on ergonomics and how many things we put near us during sleep.
- Realization and Technology
- Dorothee Becker’s Hand is made of ABS plastic; hooks and clips are made of metal. A wireless charger is used, which reduces the number of wires used and the overall look. It is located in a big container. Three USB portals are there to charge electronics. The unit has incorporated light, it can be positioned differently and rotated. There are two buttons for light: one is for opening the hand, second is for dimmer which allows having different scenarios for different situations.
- Operation and Interaction
- The unit has a big container with a wireless charger for phones, e-books, books, and other bulky stuff. The smaller container for jewellery, watches, or other small objects. The clip allows you to place memos. Elastics have mainly two purposes holding writing objects or glasses. Hooks are for necklaces, headbands, or even keys. Water holders are both for bottles and glasses. The unit was designed for a bedroom initially, can be a great addition to working places and for kitchen.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started February 2021 in Moscow.
- Specifications
- W500mm x D50mm x H550mm
- Keywords
- bedside table, wall organiser, working lamp, reusable plastic, wireless charge
