Designer Liam de la Bedoyere has developed the Dog Hut Side Table, a piece of furniture that combines a resting space for dogs with functional features for human users. The design includes a cup holder, book stand, and stable surface while providing a cushioned area for pets. The table features a house-like silhouette with a chimney-style top that serves as both a visual element and functional surface.
The project began in 2023 with a plywood prototype but encountered manufacturing challenges due to its curved geometry and layered construction. Traditional production methods proved inefficient for the complex design, leading to a redesign focused on improved build feasibility. The designer refined the concept in 2024 to balance aesthetics with practical functionality.
By 2025, the production shifted to robotic 3D printing technology. This manufacturing approach enabled the creation of smooth, organic shapes while reducing material waste and assembly steps. The robotic printing process also provided consistency across production runs and allowed for structural optimization.
The design process required solving specific technical challenges, particularly the chimney-like feature at the top. The designer incorporated subtle draft angles to enable printing without support material, allowing the printer to build the structure layer by layer. The table ends were tapered to securely hold cushions in place, and multiple small-scale prototypes were used to validate the design’s functionality and printability.
Source: yankodesign.com