Peter Sörries
Interaction Design & Research
»Stable« goes beyond serving simply as a table leg or trestle. It pushes the boundaries of the material, revealing its versatility and load-bearing capacity.
A key challenge was balancing design-specific aesthetics with stability to achieve the best possible outcome. This process required careful consideration of material properties, construction techniques, and the interplay between form and function.
Multiple drafts gradually shaped the final table leg design. Digital visualizations offered an initial sense of proportion, enabling early refinements.
Formal and aesthetic considerations were addressed step by step. Parallel steel wires were avoided to enhance visual appeal, and material usage was optimized to reduce weight and manufacturing costs.
A digitally created technical drawing was the planning template for implementing the final product, consisting of five components assembled in three steps.
The final product resulted in a multifunctional table base that meets aesthetics and fulfills personal requirements. The structure also allows for various tabletop formats to be placed on it, while the welded crossbars allow inserting a tray for additional functionality. When not used, the three-legged frame can be stacked efficiently, following its form, ensuring space-saving storage.
