Chameleon

Door Handle for Atılım University

This design represents the point where industrial design meets interior architecture. Chameleon is a door handle that consists of a main body mounted on the door and the handle formed by 3 separate parts connected to it. These 4 parts are planned to have alternatives with designs consisting of different materials, colors, textures and patterns. Various door handle combinations can be created by the user with different design criteria. Thus, in a word, the door handle design is actually created not by the designer, but by the user.

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Unique Properties

Chameleon as a door handle is not operating as a separate part integrated into the door, but as a design element of both the door surface and the interior space. According to the design of the door surface, the design approach and the style of the interior, as well as the user’s own personal taste, this door handle is identity-based. In a word the door handle design is actually created not by the designer, but by the user.

Tags

Door handle, Ergonomics, Innovative design, Creative design, Identity-based design, Furniture accessory

Production Technology

The design consists of the main body mounted on the door and the handle formed by 3 separate parts connected to it. These 4 parts are planned to have alternatives with designs consisting of different materials, colors, textures and patterns. Therefore, various door handle combinations can be created by combining pieces in different options such as rose, black glossy and matte materials, wood and leather materials.

Design Challenge

This design represents the point where industrial design meets interior architecture. A product gains value and identity when it integrates not only with its own self but also with the space it is in and its breathing. By this door handle design, it is aimed to design with this approach.

Project Duration

The idea of designing the project Chameleon created in February 2020 in Ankara, Turkey.

Operation Flow

It present and elementary function of a handle. The overall dimension is adapted to the human motion sequences and ergonomic.

Research

Chameleon is designed to pave the wave for users to create various combinations of door handle. Giving the user the chance to choose and design will cause them to establish a one-to-one attachment with a home accessory. Users will be able to sign designs in different styles such as stylish, elegant, innovative, traditional, cozy with the combinations they will create by combining different materials, colors, textures and patterns.

Inspiration

Although the door handles seem like a small detail in the space, it is a product that should be used at least 3 times in built environments. Door is an important design element and undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the interiors. The door handle should not operate as a separate part integrated into the door, but as a design element of both the door surface and the interior. Chameleon has emerged in order to turn a product into an element that adds value to interior design.

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Bulent Unal

Project Overview

Chameleon Door Handle has been a Iron winner in the Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design award category in the year 2020 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Elif Günes was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2021, a testament to excellence of their work Chameleon Door Handle.

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Elif Günes presents Chameleon, a revolutionary door handle designed to integrate seamlessly with interior spaces, offering users the opportunity to customize and create unique combinations.

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