We had the distinct pleasure to interview award winning designer Eckhard Beger about their original and creative Table design work. Eckhard Beger is an award-winning communication designer, that makes our world a better place with their original table works.
Eckhard Beger ("EB") answered Design Interview ("DI") questions about their award-winning work Octopia Table. Interview questions prepared by Frank Scott.
EB : The main idea was to design a table based on the morphology of an Octopus. In choosing this inspiration, I wanted to design a table with a clear personality, beyond the normal round or rectangular table concept.
EB : The main focus in designing this table was to evolve from the abstract concept (table based on the morphology of an octopus) to having the basic design concept (how to transform the morphology into a table) and into the final outline of the table (by optimising the proportions to have a elegant and balanced design).
EB : My plan is to manufacture the table in 3 different sizes: large dining table (diameter 140 cm, height 76 cm), small dining table (diameter 105 cm, height 76 cm), coffee table (diameter 70 cm, height 38 cm).
EB : It took roughly 6 month to realise this design.
EB : I decided to develop this design for my company ArteNemus when the initial ideal arose.
EB : The design is being produced with a manufacturing partner.
EB : The target customer a demanding person looking for a table with a design concept out of the ordinary, made with exceptional materials and manufactured to the highest craftsmanship standards.
EB : The name is a combination of the name "octopus" and "utopia".
EB : The most unique aspect of the design is the central body from which arms and feet emerge.
EB : The basic material from which Octopia is made is wood. Locally, carbon fiber is used as a reinforcement.
EB : Given the thinness and shape of the legs and arms, particular attention was geared towards their stability as well as the connection to the central body.
