The Torque Desk is a Contemporarily Cantilevered Design
Meghan Young — March 7, 2013 — Art & Design
References: imlab & contemporist
The Torque Desk boasts a leg that serves more purpose than simply supporting the surface of the table. It rotates open to reveal a stratified set of large drawers. Utterly dynamic, this feature ties in nicely with the overall modern appearance of the Torque Desk. Interestingly, this leg of drawers doesn't in fact hold any of the weight from the tabletop as its design suggests. In actuality, the workstation is cantilevered.
Designed by London-based Alessandro Isola and Supriya Mankad of I M Lab, the Torque Desk revolves around a cable management system, which allows the drawers to function as they do. Made entirely out of metal, the body of the Torque Desk is full of sharp angles, which is fit for a contemporary office. A malachite letter and pen holder tops the desk.
Designed by London-based Alessandro Isola and Supriya Mankad of I M Lab, the Torque Desk revolves around a cable management system, which allows the drawers to function as they do. Made entirely out of metal, the body of the Torque Desk is full of sharp angles, which is fit for a contemporary office. A malachite letter and pen holder tops the desk.
Trend Themes
1. Rotating Drawers - The trend of incorporating rotating drawers in furniture designs opens up opportunities for innovative storage solutions in various industries.
2. Cable Management Systems - The trend of utilizing cable management systems in furniture designs presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in organizing and managing cords and wires across industries.
3. Contemporary Office Furniture - The trend of designing sleek and modern office furniture provides opportunities for disruptive innovations in creating efficient and visually appealing workspaces.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - The rotating drawers trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture manufacturing industry by revolutionizing storage capabilities and enhancing functional designs.
2. Interior Design - The incorporation of cable management systems in furniture designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the interior design industry by offering seamless and organized solutions for managing technology in spaces.
3. Office Supplies - The demand for contemporary office furniture creates disruptive innovation opportunities for office supplies companies to provide ergonomic and stylish products that enhance productivity and aesthetics.
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