berlin-based product and textile designer orsi orban was inspired by the art of weaving to create MINTA, a structure system made of sustainable materials. the logic of the handicraft is translated into modular multi-layered surfaces that create a unique aesthetic and customizable designs innovated by a 3D software and the technology of laser cutting.

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images courtesy of alíz veronika ács

multi-layered modular structure made out of a cherry wood laminate

 

 

orsi orban wanted to return to the roots of traditional handicraft so she created the modular system which then must be assembled by hand. when developing the structures, the designer took them through several development stages, widening the scale of potential pattern design and material selection. initially, all the structures were based on simple line drawings first created by hand which were transformed into an art installation for the WORTH partnership project.

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multi-layered modular structure made out of a walnut wood laminate

 

 

the technique behind it is presented through a storytelling of the metamorphosis between terrestrial nature and the underwater world. in this process, the designer aims to show a wide range of patterns, sizes, shapes, and materials that can be used in various ways. her goal was to showcase the structure system in multiple applications such as architecture, interior design, product design, and fashion design while having a structure that is capable of being flexible without losing the modularity aspect.minta a modular structure system 3
multi-layered modular structure with a secondary pattern system made out of a cherry wood laminateminta a modular structure system 4
multi-layered modular structure with a secondary pattern system made out of a walnut wood laminateminta a modular structure system 5
multi-layered modular structure made out of a walnut wood laminateminta a modular structure system 6
multi-layered modular structure made out of cherry wood and textile laminateminta a modular structure system 7
installation created for WORTH partnership projectminta a modular structure system 8
multi-layered modular wall created as part of the installation for WORTH partnership projectminta a modular structure system 9minta a modular structure system 10minta a modular structure system 11minta a modular structure system 12

 

 

project info:

 

name: MINTA

designer: orsi orban with the technical support of budapest-based company makerspace.hu 

 

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edited by: yasmina karam | designboom