What it does
The Colligo Cabinet is a highly adaptable and modular storage solution, meticulously designed for collectors. The cabinet offers the flexibility to interchange shelves, allowing users to customise the layout and display their collections.
Your inspiration
The inspiration for this project stems from my own passion for collecting and my observation of the limitations inherent in conventional cabinets. Standard units often fall short in accommodating diverse collection types due to their rigid, fixed shelving and standardised scale. Given that each collection is unique and an expression of its owner’s personality, I believe the storage solution should be equally adaptable and reflective of this individuality.
How it works
By employing a flat-pack assembly and modular framework, the Colligo cabinet offers unparalleled customisation. The innovative use of a Rexroth-based sliding locking mechanism allows users to easily adjust and secure shelves in various configurations, providing flexibility for different items. Additionally, magnetic connectors facilitate the integration of low-voltage lighting, which can be strategically positioned to enhance the visual presentation of the collection. The flat-pack design further supports the inclusion of additional modules, such as back and door panels, ensuring a dust-free environment and expanding display possibilities.
Design process
The design process was highly iterative, involving extensive CAD modelling and hands-on testing of various assembly techniques and securing mechanisms. This integrated approach of prototyping and design refinement allowed for real-time adjustments, ensuring that challenges were addressed promptly as they arose during the production phase. A key focus of this process was evaluating different securing methods for the shelving system, striking a balance between durability and ease of use. Beginning with initial sketches that explored both individual modules and the overall design, I progressively refined the concept over several weeks from both functional and aesthetic views. By incorporating components from my own collection as scale reference, I was able to test and optimise the design for practical application. This approach provided valuable insights, allowing the design to remain both user-centric and visually cohesive. CAD prototypes played a critical role in this development, enabling both visual ideation and the creation of technical specifications for the various moving parts and components. As the final design entered the manufacturing phase, numerous mechanical features were developed, tested, and refined to ensure seamless modularity between the different elements.
How it is different
While most flat-pack furniture typically offers a static design, the Colligo Cabinet stands out with its modular features, allowing the design to evolve alongside the user’s collection. This flexibility empowers users to modify and adapt the cabinet’s configuration by adding or removing modules, enhancing or altering the display as their collection grows and changes over time. The cabinet’s modular nature also allows for the seamless expansion of display space through the addition of adjacent units, creating virtually limitless possibilities for arranging and showcasing a collection. Further customisation is enabled through the integration of modular lighting, doors, and back panels, offering users the freedom to personalise both the functionality and aesthetics of their storage solution.
Future plans
Looking ahead, future developments for Colligo include the expansion of modular components and display features, aimed at accommodating an even broader range of collections, further enhancing its versatility and functionality.
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