digital fabrication
digital fabrication
digital fabrication
Nl artist table
digital fabrrication
Product design
graphic design
The Novus Lumina Artist Table bridges the gap between sculptural art and functional workspace, serving as a flagship piece for my modern furniture studio. Grounded in human-centered design principles, this custom desk is engineered specifically for creators, blending high end ergonomics with a striking aesthetic.
Rooted in a design philosophy that balances organic warmth with industrial grit, the piece combines a precision-welded steel skeleton with a rich walnut hardwood surface. Moving from exploratory concept sketches to exact 3D models in Fusion 360, the fabrication process involved cutting and joining over fifty individual steel square tubing members to build a structurally uncompromising frame. The result is a bold, tactile workstation that functions equally as a canvas and a creation space.
NL Artist table
NL Artist table
brand design
brand design
The Novus Lumina Artist Table bridges the gap between sculptural art and functional workspace, serving as a flagship piece for my modern furniture studio. Grounded in human-centered design principles, this custom desk is engineered specifically for creators, blending high-end ergonomics with a striking aesthetic.
Rooted in a design philosophy that balances organic warmth with industrial grit, the piece combines a precision-welded steel skeleton with a rich walnut hardwood surface. Moving from exploratory concept sketches to exact 3D models in Fusion 360, the fabrication process involved cutting and joining over fifty individual steel square tubing members to build a structurally uncompromising frame. The result is a bold, tactile workstation that functions equally as a canvas and a creation space.
The Novus Lumina Artist Table bridges the gap between sculptural art and functional workspace, serving as a flagship piece for my modern furniture studio. Grounded in human-centered design principles, this custom desk is engineered specifically for creators, blending high end ergonomics with a striking aesthetic.
Rooted in a design philosophy that balances organic warmth with industrial grit, the piece combines a precision-welded steel skeleton with a rich walnut hardwood surface. Moving from exploratory concept sketches to exact 3D models in Fusion 360, the fabrication process involved cutting and joining over fifty individual steel square tubing members to build a structurally uncompromising frame. The result is a bold, tactile workstation that functions equally as a canvas and a creation space.
The research phase involved analyzing a wide array of existing modern desks and tables, with a heavy emphasis on woodworking craftsmanship and geometric design. By looking beyond standard office furniture and drawing inspiration from industrial and interior design as a whole, the goal was to challenge traditional furniture profiles and establish a completely unique approach to the standard desk layout.
The primary deliverables for this project included a detailed 3D digital model, a physical small-scale 3D printed prototype to test proportions, and a fully fabricated, finished custom table. Together, these assets bridged the gap between digital ideation and physical execution, providing a complete showcase of the design and manufacturing pipeline.
This project serves as a cornerstone addition to the growing world of Novus Lumina, helping solidify its unique brand identity moving forward. Additionally, navigating the steep learning curve of industrial design and metal fabrication significantly expanded my capabilities as a multi-disciplinary designer and fabricator.
The research phase involved analyzing a wide array of existing modern desks and tables, with a heavy emphasis on woodworking craftsmanship and geometric design. By looking beyond standard office furniture and drawing inspiration from industrial and interior design as a whole, the goal was to challenge traditional furniture profiles and establish a completely unique approach to the standard desk layout.
The primary deliverables for this project included a detailed 3D digital model, a physical small-scale 3D printed prototype to test proportions, and a fully fabricated, finished custom table. Together, these assets bridged the gap between digital ideation and physical execution, providing a complete showcase of the design and manufacturing pipeline.
This project serves as a cornerstone addition to the growing world of Novus Lumina, helping solidify its unique brand identity moving forward. Additionally, navigating the steep learning curve of industrial design and metal fabrication significantly expanded my capabilities as a multi-disciplinary designer and fabricator.
The research phase involved analyzing a wide array of existing modern desks and tables, with a heavy emphasis on woodworking craftsmanship and geometric design. By looking beyond standard office furniture and drawing inspiration from industrial and interior design as a whole, the goal was to challenge traditional furniture profiles and establish a completely unique approach to the standard desk layout.
The primary deliverables for this project included a detailed 3D digital model, a physical small-scale 3D printed prototype to test proportions, and a fully fabricated, finished custom table. Together, these assets bridged the gap between digital ideation and physical execution, providing a complete showcase of the design and manufacturing pipeline.
This project serves as a cornerstone addition to the growing world of Novus Lumina, helping solidify its unique brand identity moving forward. Additionally, navigating the steep learning curve of industrial design and metal fabrication significantly expanded my capabilities as a multi-disciplinary designer and fabricator.
Moving past initial ideation and rough sketching, the project transitioned into rigorous digital modeling after realizing that existing high-end modern desks lacked a bold, distinct presence that successfully balanced unique aesthetics with raw functionality. To achieve absolute precision for every component, the design was transferred into Fusion 360. This digital phase allowed for exact spatial planning, structural load consideration, and precise sizing of every individual part, ensuring that the complex assembly of steel tubing and wood would align seamlessly during final physical fabrication.
Moving past initial ideation and rough sketching, the project transitioned into rigorous digital modeling after realizing that existing high-end modern desks lacked a bold, distinct presence that successfully balanced unique aesthetics with raw functionality. To achieve absolute precision for every component, the design was transferred into Fusion 360. This digital phase allowed for exact spatial planning, structural load consideration, and precise sizing of every individual part, ensuring that the complex assembly of steel tubing and wood would align seamlessly during final physical fabrication.
Moving past initial ideation and rough sketching, the project transitioned into rigorous digital modeling after realizing that existing high-end modern desks lacked a bold, distinct presence that successfully balanced unique aesthetics with raw functionality. To achieve absolute precision for every component, the design was transferred into Fusion 360. This digital phase allowed for exact spatial planning, structural load consideration, and precise sizing of every individual part, ensuring that the complex assembly of steel tubing and wood would align seamlessly during final physical fabrication.
This phase of the project challenged me to dive headfirst into industrial design and 3D modeling software, building upon limited prior experience in 3D design and zero background in welding. By leveraging my foundational skills in 2D vector design and spatial awareness, I was able to approach the geometric framework with confidence, translating concepts into a fully functioning interactive blueprint that served as an exact roadmap during physical fabrication. Ultimately, this custom desk stands as a foundational piece for cementing the bold, industrial aesthetic of Novus Lumina.
This phase of the project challenged me to dive headfirst into industrial design and 3D modeling software, building upon limited prior experience in 3D design and zero background in welding. By leveraging my foundational skills in 2D vector design and spatial awareness, I was able to approach the geometric framework with confidence, translating concepts into a fully functioning interactive blueprint that served as an exact roadmap during physical fabrication. Ultimately, this custom desk stands as a foundational piece for cementing the bold, industrial aesthetic of Novus Lumina.
This phase of the project challenged me to dive headfirst into industrial design and 3D modeling software, building upon limited prior experience in 3D design and zero background in welding. By leveraging my foundational skills in 2D vector design and spatial awareness, I was able to approach the geometric framework with confidence, translating concepts into a fully functioning interactive blueprint that served as an exact roadmap during physical fabrication. Ultimately, this custom desk stands as a foundational piece for cementing the bold, industrial aesthetic of Novus Lumina.
