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Conticross Work Table by Anushka Contractor |
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FS: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
AC: I was asked to create a good looking tough table for a showroom. Against the idea of going typical with a solid looking base forced me to think in the opposite direction.
FS: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
AC: Being a table which could hold more than 200kgs of weight, I wanted to create something which would make everyone underestimate the strength it could hold.
FS: What are your future plans for this award winning design?
AC: I would present my design in furniture showrooms.
FS: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
AC: It took me 2 weeks to design.
FS: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
AC: As mentioned in point no. 01, I was asked to create a good looking tough table for a showroom.
FS: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
AC: My design is already created and displayed in the furniture showroom which was asked.
FS: What made you design this particular type of work?
AC: A requirement from my client to create a good looking tough table.
FS: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
AC: Only my worker helped me build it explaining the pros and cons of this design.
FS: Who is the target customer for his design?
AC: Anyone. As this design can be used for many types of tables.
FS: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
AC: A thin, sleek look with the soft outline for a huge size mentioned.
FS: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
AC: Contractor is my last name - Close friends call me 'Conti'. If you see the design of the table base from the bottom, it is cross-legged. So thats how the name of this design combines to make - Conticross.
FS: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?
AC: I used 3D Rhinoceros for modelling and autocad for detailing it.
FS: What is the most unique aspect of your design?
AC: The cross-legged thin, sleek base.
FS: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
AC: None.
FS: What is the role of technology in this particular design?
AC: 3D for modelling.
FS: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
AC: Not really. There was an existing table base with the client. I had to get rid of that style and create something totally different but using the same material they had.
FS: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
AC: I wanted to avoid any kind of bridge support between the Metal sections but it required one at the center to hold all the weight.
FS: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
AC: I was searching for a competition online which matched the category with my design.
FS: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
AC: I learnt the balance technique.
FS: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
AC: Yes. This particular designed table can be used as work table, dining table, size table, stool, stand, pedestal, etc.
FS: Thank you for providing us with this opportunity to interview you.
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