Inspired by the
geometry and division metabolism of cell structure, the Cell Coffee Table is
designed to be metamorphosed by the user. Most furniture is static objects and
can become mundane in its existence as time goes on. The Cell table creates the
ability that allows the owner to change its structure, aesthetic and finishes
according to his/her wish.The table is composed initially of 4 individual
structural legs which can be deducted or added to alter completely its
geometry. Each structural leg can also be replaced with different finishes and
the placements of the legs are completely dependent on the user. The glass
table top is also movable as none of the components of the table is fixed.
Because of its highly irregular curvilinear structure, the table allows the
user to create thousands of geometrical variables through different color and
structural combination.The main idea the design is that whenever the
user is “bored” with a piece of furniture, he/she does not have to discard it
completely and can replace components within the design. Apart from allowing
the user to save money, it also contributes drastically less environmental
wastage. The principle of giving the user the role of the creator also improves
the longevity of the products novelty.The main structural legs are constructed out of
medium density fiberboards (MDF) which are basically scrap wood residual
compress with resin into a solid material. This material’s principle is the
usage of any discarded wood and is very cheap and easy to come by. It also
contributes zero level of deforestation as it does not require any cutting or
cultivation of new trees.
The cell is
the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. It is
the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing, and is often
called the building block of life. A human being contains around 10 trillion
cells and we are made of the basic principle in cell divisions; which is why
our wounds can heal after injury. My idea was to design a table similar to the
ideology of cellular division where a piece of furniture can alter its composition
and geometry via the user. The cell table can theoretically grow infinitely in
size and composition all depends on individual’s imagination.