Mekong
Writing Desk for Khoi
This design is a writing desk, for those who like simplicity. Its shape evokes the silhouette of wooden boats on Mekong Delta. Besides showing the traditional carpentry technique, it also shows the possibility of mass production. Materials used are combination of natural wood, fine metal details and roughness of the leather. . Dimension: 1600W x 800D x 762H.
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Mekong Writing Desk Translations
We ensure Mekong is globally understood with translations available in these languages: Writing Desk EN, Skryftafel AF, Tavolina Për Shkrim SQ, የጽሑፍ ጠረጴዛ AM, مكتب الكتابة AR, Գրելու Սեղանը HY, Yazı Masası AZ, Idazmahaia EU, Пісьмовы Стол BE, রাইটিং ডেস্ক BN, Pisaći Sto BS, Бюрото BG, စာရေးစားပွဲ MY, Escriptori CA, Desiki Yolembera NY, 写字台 ZH, Scrivania CO, Pisaći Stol HR, Psací Stůl CS, Skrivebord DA, Schrijftafel NL, Skribotablo EO, Kirjutuslaud ET, Kirjoituspöytä FI, Bureau FR, Escritorio GL, საწერი მაგიდა KA, Schreibtisch DE, Γραφείο EL, લેખન ડેસ્ક GU, Biwo Ekri HT, Teburin Rubutu HA, שולחן כתיבה HE, लेखन डेस्क HI, Íróasztal HU, Meja Tulis ID, Deasc Scríbhneoireachta GA, Ide Desk IG, Skrifborð IS, La Scrivania IT, ライティングデスク JA, Mejo Nulis JV, ಬರವಣಿಗೆ ಮೇಜು KN, Жазу Үстелі KK, តុសរសេរ KM, Ameza Yo Kwandika RW, Жазуу Столу KY, 책상 KO, Maseya Nivîsandinê KU, Scribo Desk LA, Schreifdësch LB, ໂຕະຂຽນ LO, Rašomasis Stalas LT, Rakstāmgalds LV, Биро За Пишување MK, Latabatra Fanoratana MG, Meja Tulis MS, റൈറ്റിംഗ് ഡെസ്ക് ML, Skrivanija MT, Teepu Tuhituhi MI, लेखन डेस्क MR, Бичгийн Ширээ MN, लेखन डेस्क NE, Skrivebord NO, ଲେଖିବା ଡେସ୍କ OR, ਲਿਖਣ ਦੀ ਡੈਸਕ PA, میز تحریر FA, Biurko PL, د لیکلو میز PS, Escrivaninha PT, Birou RO, Письменный Стол RU, رائيٽنگ ڊيسڪ SD, Kesi Tusitusi SM, Писаћи Сто SR, Tha Deasg Sgrìobhaidh GD, Kunyora Tafura SN, ලිවීමේ මේසය SI, Písací Stôl SK, Pisalna Miza SL, Miiska Wax Lagu Qoro SO, Tafole Ea Ho Ngola ST, Escritorio ES, Méja Tulisan SU, Dawati La Kuandika SW, Skrivbord SV, எழுத்து மேசை TA, రైటింగ్ డెస్క్ TE, Мизи Хаттӣ TG, โต๊ะเขียนหนังสือ TH, Ýazuw Stoly TK, Ang Pagsusulat Ng Desk TL, Yazı Masası TR, Язу Өстәле TT, يېزىش ئۈستىلى UG, Письмовий Стіл UK, رائٹنگ ڈیسک UR, Yozuv Stoli UZ, Bàn Viết VI, Desg Ysgrifennu CY, Skriuwtafel FY, Idesika Yokubhala XH, שרייבן שרייַבטיש YI, Iduro Kikọ YO, Ideski Lokubhala ZU, 寫字台 ZY, Pagsulat CEB, Palapala ʻaukā HAW, Sau Rooj HMN.
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Unique Properties
This design is a writing desk, for those who like simplicity. It is a combination of the familiar rustic wooden boat image on the Mekong River with modern design lines. Beside showing the ingenuity of traditional carpentry in making, it also show the possibility of mass production.
Tags
mekong river, mekong delta, wood boat, wood desk, boat inspiration
Production Technology
The desk is made by solidwood, that is combination of the shine of metal and the roughness of leather and wood .. In other options about material, the designer even wants to show the surface of table body and table legs as harsh as the wooden boat shell, bring emotions to the touch.
Design Challenge
The most difficult part of this design activity is to pick out the simplest, most familiar of river life to become the mark of the design. Selective detail shown to be commercial; trying to strike a balance between crafting and mass production.
Project Duration
It has never appeared at any exhibition.
Operation Flow
The desk drawer can be opened with a light press. The gold-plated tray holds your phone, tablet or something small..
Research
When the world gets closer and closer together, one can see similar designs everywhere. But human nature is like exploring, listening to stories they never knew. Local cultural identity is also a resource for creativity. At artwork, the designer wants to talk about a rich Mekong Delta, with simple and gentle people; they choose wooden boats as their homes.
Inspiration
The artwork gets inspiration from the shape of wood boats on Mekong river, which flows through Vietnam. The designer has his own opinion: When someone is sitting at work, his mind is like a boat going, it needs a good captain with wisdom, concentration, and cultivate knowledge constantly.
Project Overview
Mekong Writing Desk has been a Bronze winner in the Furniture Design award category in the year 2019 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Image Credits
For design images and photos please credit Khoi Tran Nguyen Bao.
Bronze Recognition
Khoi Tran Nguyen Bao was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2020, a testament to excellence of their work Mekong Writing Desk.
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