MELTING HEART 


Year of design: 2026
Produced by: MA_ST_AR
Photographer: Marijo Zupanov
Description: It is available in two finishes: polished stainless steel with painted red leg, and perforated aluminum painted in bold red.
Dimensions: 53 (W) × 45 (H) × 22.5 (D) cm


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Melting Heart is a sculptural side table that reflects on humanity in the age of algorithms. Positioned between object and symbol, it explores how design can reintroduce emotional depth into an increasingly rationalized, digitized world.

Inspired by the shape of a melting heart, the table conveys softness, vulnerability, and emotional depth. In a world increasingly dominated by algorithmic logic, Melting Heart is a subtle gesture of compassion: metal tells a story of empathy and the transformative power of love, capable of softening even the hardest surfaces. Its top edges are angular, symbolizing pixels, with a single X-shaped leg representing the intimacy of a kiss. Together, they bridge the contrast between human emotion and a computer-driven world, combining digital abstraction with intimate, human symbolism.

Crafted with minimalist precision, the table features a precision-bent sheet metal top supported by a single X-shaped leg attached with two screws.  The minimal construction emphasizes clarity, structural honesty, and sculptural lightness.

Made from durable, recyclable aluminum or stainless steel, the piece reflects principles of longevity and circular design while minimizing environmental impact.

Melting Heart addresses contemporary challenges—emotional detachment, over-rationalization, and digital alienation—while emphasizing empathy, humanity, and vulnerability as strengths. It transcends its functional role to become a symbol of emotional openness and mindful presence in contemporary living environments.



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