Xinnan Gan
Chelsea College of Arts
Project 01 Fan Table
1. Plywood
2. Maple Dowel
3. 17mm x 40mm Stainless Steel Deep Groove Ball Bearings x4
4. BPC Adjustable Angle Bracket - 55 x 100 x 30mm
5. Wing Nuts M5 x2
6. M5 Bolts x2
7. 16mm x 55mm Dowel Pins x1
Fans belong to traditional handicrafts, due to the development of technology traditional handmade fans are gradually replaced by electronic fans. But handmade fans still play a role on some social occasions. From a question “FAN + Furniture =?”, try to bring the structure of traditional folding fan back to the public's view by fusing the two elements.
I have designed a wall-mounted, detachable folding table that incorporates fan-inspired elements. Through an interlocking mechanical structure, the table’s opening mechanism mirrors that of a fan, with the aim of bringing these fan-inspired elements more prominently into the public eye. I therefore conducted research in social venues such as bars, restaurants and cafés. As this product is space-saving, it is particularly well-suited to cafés with limited space. The detachable design helps baristas close up more quickly, whilst the innovative design encourages customers to linger longer, thereby helping the café generate revenue.
I have designed a wall-mounted, detachable folding table that incorporates fan-inspired elements. Through an interlocking mechanical structure, the table’s opening mechanism mirrors that of a fan, with the aim of bringing these fan-inspired elements more prominently into the public eye. I therefore conducted research in social venues such as bars, restaurants and cafés. As this product is space-saving, it is particularly well-suited to cafés with limited space. The detachable design helps baristas close up more quickly, whilst the innovative design encourages customers to linger longer, thereby helping the café generate revenue.