ASSIGNMENT: Side Table

CHALLENGE: To develop a winning competition entry for Surface Magazine's TAG awards

SOLUTION: In 2002 we noticed a call for entries from Surface Magazine, the winners to be judged and exhibited at the upcoming Salone Internazionale del Mobile. This seemed like a good reason to turn some sketchbook ideas into reality. We had come up with an interesting table concept inspired by a common childhood pastime, the paper chain. The concept was quickly adapted to fabrication in metal and then implemented in white anodised aluminium. We won the competition and with nine other winners were fortunate to be honoured in Milan.

AWARDS: 2002 Surface Magazine's TAG Award, recognising the most innovative furniture designs of the year.