Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Luxury Design Goes to Curious Console by Robert Jaruszewski
Robert Jaruszewski recognized for luxury design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Curious Console by Robert Jaruszewski, designed for Atelier Misteriori Ltd., has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Luxury Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Curious Console
This bronze console merges artistry with functionality, serving as both a sculptural centerpiece and a practical storage solution. With its elegantly crafted form, it seamlessly integrates fine workmanship with everyday utility. The console features two drawers and two doors, providing discreet storage while maintaining an artistic presence. A pivot mechanism, activated with the index finger, allows access to the lower drawer, enhancing user interaction and creating a deliberate, tactile experience. Over time, the bronze surface naturally develops a patina, adding depth and character.
About Robert Jaruszewski
Robert Jaruszewski is a designer and creator focused on the relationship between form, function and material exploration. He develops projects that engage both aesthetic and practical considerations and challenge conventional perceptions of furniture design. By exploring unconventional shapes and structures, Robert Jaruszewski seeks to redefine how furniture is understood and experienced. Through research and experimentation, he works across disciplines to refine ideas and production techniques, contributing to contemporary design discourse and expanding the possibilities of craftsmanship and usability.
Award Record
Robert Jaruszewski is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Luxury Design Award
The A' Luxury Design Award is an international competition recognizing excellent luxury products and projects by leading designers and luxury brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to luxury designers, high-end fashion designers, luxury car designers and luxury watch designers from all countries. Typical entries include yachts, private jets, high-end watches, luxury cars, designer handbags and opulent jewelry. The awarded luxury designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/luxury
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/167995
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/167995
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!167995
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/363249
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Curious Console
- Function
- Console
- Category
- Luxury Design
- Discipline
- Service Design
- Industry
- Luxury and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Dim Gray, Dark Slate Gray, Gray, Dark Gray and Silver
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Atelier Misteriori Ltd.
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Robert Jaruszewski
- Country
- Poland
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #167995
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Crafted from bronze, this console showcases a thoughtfully designed structure that balances artistic elements with skilled craftsmanship. Featuring two drawers and two doors on each side, it provides both visual appeal and functional storage. With its refined design and quality materials, it serves as an elegant addition to any space, blending sophistication with practicality.
- Inspiration
- The design of Curious is rooted in the observation of a young woman whose charm and inquisitiveness left a lasting impression. Her expressive features, particularly her lips, and the graceful gestures of her hands, inspired the console's form. The upward-pointing finger of the hand base reflects her contemplative nature, while the lips on the drawer fronts symbolize her alluring yet curious demeanor. This piece embodies the duality of strength and delicacy.
- Research
- This study explores the design, functionality, and interaction dynamics of a console that integrates artistry with practicality. The research delves into material selection and ergonomic considerations, analyzing how bronze’s durability and evolving patina contribute to the console’s aesthetic and longevity. The study examines the relationship between form and function, demonstrating how the console transcends conventional furniture design to become an interactive statement piece.
- Challenge
- Ensuring the console’s stability while maintaining its sculptural elegance was the most challenging aspect of the design. Extensive research and structural testing were required to balance weight distribution and prevent tipping. Additionally, developing a seamless yet functional way to open the lower drawer led to the integration of a pivot mechanism, requiring precision engineering. Material constraints, production feasibility, and ergonomic considerations all influenced the final solution.
- Realization and Technology
- The console is equipped with two drawers and two doors. The drawer fronts are adorned with sculptural representations of a woman’s lips. These lips are polished to a high gloss, creating contrast against the darker patina. Supporting the console is a hand sculpture, also cast in dark patina bronze. Its index finger delicately touches the lower lip, creating a dynamic interplay of form and symbolism. The nails are polished to a high gloss, adding a touch of refinement to the organic form.
- Operation and Interaction
- The operation, flow, and interaction of this console are centered around both its functional and aesthetic elements. The console serves as both a decorative and functional furniture piece. Users interact with it by placing decorative objects on its surface. The storage compartments provide space for organizing smaller items. To access the lower drawer, the user must pivot the index finger to the right side. The bronze material provides a tactile experience enhancing the sense of craftsmanship.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project originated from an idea conceived during a stay in Madeira in March 2022. The initial concept took shape and was later further developed in Warsaw, Poland. Over approximately nine months, the design process evolved through research, prototyping, and refinement, ensuring both aesthetic and functional integrity. Each stage was carefully executed to achieve a balanced fusion of artistry, stability, and innovative interaction.
- Specifications
- Max. dimensions: Width 1310 mm x Depth 630 mm x Hight 985 mm
- Keywords
- console, cast bronze, artistic, sculptural, storage, drawers
