products – tables
qwerty table in white corian
Qwerty table, formed from a single unsupported sheet of Corian™, defies gravity and according to the manufacturer, pushes the limits of what can be achieved with this material. If attracting attention were any measure of success, then this product marks a definite point in Piers’ career as a young designer.
Fly-pitcher’s approach is defined by the choice of materials and experimentation with process, whether it’s computer modelled or hand-made. Over 15 different paper models were constructed to calculate the bending moment and flex of a sheet of Corian™. By forming conflicting curves in the same sheet of material, the shape is stabilised and stress is transferred through the structure, allowing it to flex and making it stronger than it should be. The model was used to generate a pattern which in turn was interpreted into a CAD file used later for the fabrication and cutting of the actual sheet material.
The same can be said for the methodology in executing new designs. Shifts from shear random outputs such as the shelving concept to more rational pieces such as this still push the boundaries of what can be achieved through experimentation rather than simply defined by an aesthetic.
