BASANTA

Category: Interior

As part of my design exploration, I decided to venture into the world of dining tabletop accessories—a category I had not worked with before. This felt like an exciting opportunity to challenge myself and explore a new area within product design. To gather inspiration, I went for a walk one afternoon. The warm, golden tones of sunlight and the scattered dry leaves around me created a calm and earthy atmosphere that stayed with me. I was drawn to the natural beauty of bamboo and chose to highlight its character by working with a yellow-wheat color palette that reflected the tones I had observed in my surroundings. The simple and elegant shapes of the leaves I saw seemed to perfectly match the form language I imagined for the accessories. Their soft curves and minimal nature became a key influence in my design process. To understand what people use on dining tables, I spoke to a few individuals. From these conversations, I found that the most appreciated products include a set of coasters, condiment servers, a flower vase, and a tissue paper holder. These insights helped shape the direction of my design and gave purpose to the forms I was creating. I designed and crafted these autumn-inspired tabletop accessories using bamboo for a class assignment. My goal was to maintain a balance between simplicity and richness, ensuring the forms stayed clean but didn't adhere to an overly minimalistic design approach. To enhance the natural feel, I applied bamboo dust to create a subtle texture on the surface. 1- The condiment server. It is a compact, Eye-shaped box made of bamboo. It features two small bamboo boxes with a lid with the same bamboo dust texture, providing a stylish and functional solution for serving your favorite autumn-inspired condiments. The design is minimalistic, emphasizing the purity of the bamboo material and its warm, golden-brown color. 2- The flower vase. It is a slender, cylindrical piece made entirely of bamboo. The vase stands tall on a circular disk made up of bamboo strips and bamboo dust sprinkled upon it, embracing the simplicity of its design. Its height provides an excellent canvas for showcasing your favorite blooms, a bouquet of rustic, earth-toned flowers, celebrating the essence of autumn. 3- The coaster set. It consists of six circular coasters, each made up of bamboo strips to maintain continuity in design. The bamboo coasters have a smooth, matte finish and are decorated with bamboo dust. These coasters not only protect your surfaces but also bring a touch of nature indoors, creating a sense of tranquility. 4- The tissue paper holder. It is a simple, square-shaped design crafted from bamboo, embracing the natural aesthetics of the material. The bamboo's finish exudes a calming and soothing aura, perfect for adding a touch of warmth to any room. The tiny holder ensures that tissues always stay within the compartment, subtly enhancing the atmosphere of your living space.