Edge Series

Edge series

a product series about saving space for personal use

Side tables, particularly those found in living room environments, can be expected to house a number of standard objects. Coffee table books, magazines, and coasters are all likely items that may be found cluttering up these tables’ surface. Edge hopes to free up some of this space by extending the reach of the table beyond its circumference. A cup, a vase, and a light, all items that would commonly dominate the surface availability of a side table, are now designed to be placed instead around the table, in provided gaps in the table’s outer edge. This lets the entire middle surface remain free for personal use, while providing a cohesively designed environment.

use analysis

Vases, coffee table books, pottery etc. These decorative items take up valuable space and are rarely moved.

Items required for other pieces in the room and requiring ease of access.

Typically providing a warmer light than the area lighting. Used for reading or relaxing.

decorative items

Items of Function

Secondary lighting

the pieces

A side table to act as the central object of the collection, uniting and providing support for the other products.

Secondary lighting with a warm cast that doesn’t take up a huge amount of space.

A vase that is cohesive with the aesthetic but still stands out enough to be an item of decoration.

A storage item that can be used to keep items of necessity nearby, such as remotes, pens, etc.

Table

Lamp

Vase

Remote holder

INSPIRATION

SKETCHPAGE

PROTOTYPING

Gaps in the exterior edge allow the other products in the collection room to attach.

The cleanest base was selected to avoid distracting noise added to the product.

Edge Gaps

simple base

Storage is moved to the exterior

of the table, keeping items of necessity close but not cluttering the table space.

When using the item as a mug, the closed clamp may act as a handle.

keep items close

Clamp Acts as handle

The glass tube is fastened with rubber gaskets, allowing it to be adjusted for height by the user.

The introduction of glass to an otherwise all metal pallet allows the vase to remain decorative.

adjustable metal frame

Glass Body

Using the table for support

means the lamp requires very

little floor space

small footprint

To allow the lamp use with items apart from the edge table, the height of the clamp can be slid up and down the light’s shaft.

clamp height adjustable