Derin Tarhan

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Derin Tarhan is a designer that views design as a reflection of personal identity and visual sensitivity. His work is shaped by an ongoing process of observation, where everyday objects, natural structures, materials, and forms are analyzed to understand what creates emotional and aesthetic connection. Through this process, he discovered a strong attraction to organic and flowing forms, rhythmic repetition, symmetry, vibrant color, and designs that combine functionality with thoughtful visual detail. Rather than treating design purely as problem-solving, Derin approaches it as a way of translating personal preferences and visual experiences into physical form.

This side table is a representation of those discoveries. The piece combines bent wood and translucent acrylic to create a balance between warmth, structure, and fluidity. By transforming wood, a material traditionally associated with rigidity and structural solidity, into a curved, flowing form through kerf bending, Derin challenges the viewer’s expectations of how the material should behave. In contrast, acrylic, a material often used for fluid and expressive forms due to its ability to be shaped through heat, is reduced to a minimal and linear element. This intentional reversal creates a subtle visual irony between the two materials, reflecting Derin’s interest in playful yet thoughtful design decisions. The table is designed to be adaptable and interactive; its orientation can be changed, multiple units can be stacked both vertically and horizontally, and interchangeable acrylic surfaces allow for different color variations and compositions. Rather than functioning as a single fixed object, the design can evolve into different forms depending on how multiple units are combined.

A central detail of the project is the exposed kerf bending technique. Instead of hiding the construction process, Derin highlights it by filling the bending cuts with blue epoxy resin. The repeated resin lines create a rhythmic pattern along the curves, emphasizing movement and continuity while visually connecting to the acrylic surface. Through material experimentation, modularity, and the contrast between organic form and structured function, the project reflects Derin’s evolving design language and his interest in creating objects that are both visually expressive and functionally versatile.

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