Tamsa Money Bank by Jose Roca

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DESIGN DETAILS
DESIGN NAME:
Tamsa

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Money Bank

INSPIRATION:
Tamsa means offering in Chibcha, a South American tribe that had a ritual where the heir to the throne got covered in gold and emeralds to then get washed in the guatavita lagoon as an offer to the gods. The Spanish conqueror Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada was the first to witness this, giving origin to the El Dorado legend, a city covered in gold. Tamsa is a memory between the ritual and the myth that recreate that act of offering for a better future in the most elegant way.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Tamsa's main purpose is to serve as a case for those coins we collect in our day by day journey in the most elegant and display full way. While most of the money banks are made to hide their purpose, Tamsa becomes a center piece that encourage the owner to make an offering to his savings.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
Tamsa consists of two parts, the vase where the money is stored and the dish that works as a lid that protect the valuables. This second is secured with a magnetic system that allow to reposition it over the vase to create different aspects of the same product depending on the environment where is placed.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
This is a project that starter as an idea back in May 2018, was left as a simple sketch until June 2019 when the prototyping started after multiple tests, back and forwards, the product is starting production by October 2019.

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Furniture Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
Tamsa's main material are clay and galvanized steel with a electrolytic bath that give it's brass alike finish for its two main elements (the dish and the vase). But in addition this project count with other two additional elements that appeal more to the function, one of these is the rubber cover inside the vase, set there to protect the product from the coins that will be falling in, and second, a set of three neodymium magnets that help to fit the dish with the vase, making the product more safe in its manipulation.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
The main dimensions for this project are: 250 mm x 250 mm x 90 mm, decomposed into two main components, the base that is made out of black matte clay which dimensions are 244 mm x 244 mm x 80 mm, and a dish made out of steel with an electrolytic bath that give the brass finish, it's dimensions are 250 mm x 250 mm x 60 mm.

TAGS:
elegant, savings, offering, collect, essential, decorative, contemporary, home, ceramic, interior

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
To develop Tamsa, the main focus was to create a product inspired in one of South America most important pre Columbian cultures, the Muiscas, yet transcendent in a way that can be placed in any context and still be understood in its meaning and function. Analyzing multiple aspects of their culture, myths, legends and traditions through comparison tables was determined that the El Dorado legend could be the best reference to start working. With the help of focus groups and checking on traditional manufacturing methods Tamsa was born.

CHALLENGE:
The main challenges in the development of Tamsa was defining the best way to abstract and represent many concepts of a culture that merge with myths and bring them together into a timeless context with a piece that results intuitive and meaningful to the user.

ADDED DATE:
2019-08-28 12:55:51

TEAM MEMBERS (1) :
Jose Roca

IMAGE CREDITS:
Jose Roca Studio, 2019.

Visit the following page to learn more: http://behance.net/JoseRoca


CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS
NAME:
Jose Roca Studio

PROFILE:
As an independent designer, the studio creates random products that appear in the head of the designer between jobs. Taking time and consideration to make the best of each concept its main target is to set free the restless mind of the members. Between these projects can be found a wide variety of industrial design objects as water bottles, cookie cans, lamps, wrist watches, sunglasses, chairs, sparkling wine bottles, chess sets, etc. Interspersed with interior and graphic design projects.



NOMINATION DETAILS

Tamsa Money Bank by Jose Roca is a Nominee in Furniture Design Category.

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AWARD DETAILS

Tamsa Money Bank by Jose Roca is Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2019 - 2020.



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COMMENTS
Giulia Esposito Comment #10223 on December 26, 2022, 8:25 pm
I am absolutely in awe of the stunningly beautiful Money Bank, Tamsa! Its sleek lines, intricate details and subtle curves make it an absolute eye-catcher and a must-have for any modern home. The craftsmanship that has gone into creating this piece of furniture is simply outstanding and it is sure to turn heads. I can imagine it making a bold yet elegant statement in any room of the house. It is indeed a pleasure to see a design so well executed, stylish and functional. Congratulations to Jose Roca for receiving the A' Design Award for their outstanding piece of furniture design!
Adam Harris Comment #67306 on January 4, 2023, 1:24 am
This is a truly remarkable work of furniture design! The concept behind Tamsa is both captivating and unique, and the execution of the design is simply exquisite. The combination of modern styling with traditional South American influences creates a timeless piece that is both visually striking and practical. The attention to detail and careful research that has gone into creating this piece is remarkable and has clearly paid off with this well-deserved award. Congratulations to the designer for creating such an outstanding work of art!
Chloe Turner Comment #76845 on January 4, 2023, 5:59 am
I'm in awe of Tamsa and the story it tells. In its design, I can see the ritual and myth of El Dorado, both of which are so fascinating. The sleek lines and gold and emerald accents give it a regal beauty, and the attention to detail and craftsmanship is remarkable. The Money Bank symbolizes an offering for a better future, and this is such an inspiring idea. Tamsa is an exquisite work of art that deserves to be celebrated. Congratulations to Jose Roca for winning the A' Design Award for Furniture Design!
Mark Allen Comment #78842 on January 4, 2023, 7:06 am
This award-winning work is a beautiful and unique piece of furniture design that celebrates the ancient ritual of offering to the gods. It is an elegant yet timeless piece that not only serves its functional purpose of being a money bank, but also adds a decorative touch to any space. The choice of materials and production methods used to bring the piece to life is impressive and the thoughtful attention to detail makes it a truly remarkable work. Congratulations!
Elisabeth Clark Comment #80334 on January 4, 2023, 7:59 am
I am thrilled to see Jose Roca's award-winning work, 'Tamsa'. The Money Bank is a beautiful and unique piece that is a great example of good design. It is clear to see how much research and thought has gone into the product, from its meaningful and symbolic origin to its elegant form. I love how the design encourages us to make offerings to our savings and provides us with a much more interesting and decorative way to store our coins. Congratulations to Jose Roca on their success, and I look forward to seeing more of their stunning designs in the future.

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