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DESIGN DETAILS |
DESIGN NAME: Balance
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Desk and Work Manager
INSPIRATION: The idea behind this product is to use digital interfaces as inspiration to create a new hybrid experience for the user. The form and modular qualities of the design evoke the digital touchscreen interfaces we use every day but with a tridimensional layer that creates a tactile and tangible experience. This new approach brings builds a bridge between the connectivity and structure of the digital environment and the visual and physical experience of products.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Balance is a multi-functional work and desk manager that inspires a more organized, personalized, and productive work experience. The product consists of a canvas and six types of modules (Surface, White Board, Cork, Kanban, Time, and Shelf) that attach magnetically to the canvas. The users can pick and choose the modules and materials that work best for their personality, work style, and aesthetic preference at the same time that they can combine them to allow the use of productivity techniques such as Kanban and Pomodoro.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Users can quickly assemble the canvas to the arm by adjusting four screws through the standard VESA monitor connection. The arm is connected to the desk with a C shape clamp. Each module has strong neodymium magnets that create a connection to the canvas. The whiteboard comes with an adjustable stand that allows use on the desk surface granting the user to have a more natural and ergonomic position when drawing. The light angle can be adjusted by simply moving the upper module up and down.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in March of 2020 and finished in December of 2020.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Office Furniture Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The canvas is made out of high-impact polystyrene and powder-coated steel creating a rigid, magnetic, and durable surface for the modules. The modules are made of injection-molded HDPE granting an adequate rigidity for the structure, softness to the touch, and satin finish. Other alternatives are made of walnut, oak, and cork. Some finishes use special magnetic paint, to provide a magnetic and marker-friendly writing surface.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Canvas:
Large: 720mm x 320mm x 10mm
Medium: 520mm x 320mm x 10mm
Square: 320 mm x 320 mm x 10mm
Modules:
Large: 290mm x 190mm x 4mm
Square: 190mm x 190 mm x 4mm
Rectangle: 190mm x 90mm x 4mm
Small Square: 90mm x 90mm x 4mm
TAGS: Desk, Office, Furniture, Work, Organization, Modules, System, Productivity, Personalization
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: We have investigated the personality, work environments, and workflows of various people in their respective jobs, as well as a variety of productivity and work management techniques. We also analyzed different physical and digital interfaces to understand what products were more effective, easy to use, and easy to understand to the user. The outcomes of the research allowed us to understand better the user needs and led us to determine the main characteristics of the product such as flexibility, organization, modularity, ease of use, and personalization.
CHALLENGE: The most challenging aspect of the Balance was on finding a design solution that best captures the nature and simplicity of digital interfaces. A considerable amount of models and prototypes helped shape the final form and modular aspect of the design in search of the right proportions and interaction with the user. Another important aspect was the creation and integration of physical products that allow the use of productivity techniques and processes otherwise intangible.
ADDED DATE: 2020-12-17 21:42:44
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Hernan Gregorio, Julia Stabio
IMAGE CREDITS: Hernan Gregorio and Julia Stabio, 2020.
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CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS |
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NAME: Hernan Gregorio, Julia Stabio
PROFILE: The name"Balance", means to keep or bring equilibrium. The brand focuses on the idea of balancing your everyday life and work. It also promotes some distance from digital environments such as laptops and smartphones, in search of a more physical connection with our surroundings. Our mission is to inspire young people to work hard while enjoying they everyday life and to find a balance between digital and analog environments.
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COMMENTS |
Giulia Esposito |
Comment #12899 on December 27, 2022, 11:17 am |
I'm in awe of the Balance Desk and Work Manager. It's a stunningly innovative piece of office furniture design with a perfect combination of style and function. It's a clever way to keep your workspace organized, with plenty of storage and a beautiful aesthetic. The attention to detail is impressive, from the ergonomic design to the careful selection of materials. This desk is sure to be a timeless classic in any workspace. Congratulations to Hernan Gregorio and Julia Stabio for being awarded the prestigious A' Design Award for their Balance Desk and Work Manager.
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Paul Williams |
Comment #58652 on January 3, 2023, 9:26 pm |
I am in awe of Balance, the Desk and Work Manager by Hernan Gregorio and Julia Stabio, for its ability to inspire a more organized and productive work experience. The product is incredibly versatile, consisting of a canvas and six types of modules that can be magnetically attached and easily combined to suit individual personalities and work styles. Balance is a true testament to the research and challenges that went into creating such a unique product – creating a bridge between the connectivity and structure of digital interfaces and the tactile and tangible experience of physical products. The canvas is made of high-impact polystyrene and powder-coated steel, while the modules are injection-molded HDPE. The product also features walnut, oak, and cork finishes and special magnetic paint, creating a magnetic and marker-friendly writing surface. All of these features make Balance a truly remarkable design and a worthy winner of the A' Office Furniture Design Award.
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Paul Phillips |
Comment #68646 on January 4, 2023, 2:02 am |
I'm absolutely in awe of the "Balance" Desk and Work Manager by Hernan Gregorio and Julia Stabio! This product is an incredible feat of design that allows users to customize their work experience to suit their individual personality and work style. I love how users can choose from different modules and materials to tailor the product to their aesthetic preference. Furthermore, the combination of modules enables users to take advantage of different productivity techniques like Kanban and Pomodoro. This product is truly revolutionary for the modern workplace and I'm so impressed that it won a prestigious A' Design Award!
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Elena Petrenko |
Comment #72087 on January 4, 2023, 3:42 am |
The Balance Desk and Work Manager is a perfect combination of digital and physical interfaces, offering an organized, personalized, and productive work experience.
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Adam Harris |
Comment #79122 on January 4, 2023, 7:15 am |
I am truly in awe of the ingenious design and concept of Balance. The idea of combining digital and physical interfaces to inspire a more organized and productive work experience is amazing. The flexibility, organization, modularity, ease of use, and personalization that it offers is truly remarkable. Congratulations on such a fantastic and award-winning work!
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Chloe Turner |
Comment #86548 on January 4, 2023, 12:50 pm |
The Balance Desk and Work Manager is an absolutely stunning piece of design. Its modular form is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, while its tridimensional layer adds a unique tactile and physical experience. This hybrid design bridges the gap between the digital and physical worlds and brings together a sense of connectivity and structure. It is a truly impressive design that deserves recognition, and I am delighted that it has won the A' Design Award.
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Mark Allen |
Comment #88269 on January 4, 2023, 2:32 pm |
This is a truly innovative work that seamlessly combines digital interfaces with tactile and tangible elements. The combination of modules and materials, coupled with the ability to customize the product to the individual's needs, creates an incredibly productive and organized work experience. The research behind the product and the challenges of finding the right design solution has resulted in a truly unique and inspiring piece of office furniture.
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Elisabeth Clark |
Comment #89403 on January 4, 2023, 3:48 pm |
I am absolutely amazed by Hernan Gregorio and Julia Stabio's award-winning work, Balance. It is an incredibly innovative and clever design that combines the best of both digital and physical interfaces to create a truly unique experience. I love how the product allows users to choose and combine different modules and materials to tailor their work space to their individual needs and work styles. I also think it's really impressive that they took the time to research the user needs and workflows of different people. Balance is a wonderful example of how good design can truly transform the way we work and interact with our environment.
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