Introduction
When design transcends pure functionality and becomes a vessel of culture, poetry, and memory, it creates something timeless. Such is the case with Hamid Pakseresht’s “Mullian” — a furniture design that won the Gold Medal at an international Italian design competition and simultaneously carried the essence of Persian poetry into the modern design world.
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Who Is Hamid Pakseresht?
Hamid Pakseresht is an award-winning Iranian industrial designer celebrated for blending cultural heritage, music, and poetry into contemporary design. As the lead designer of Dumara Design and founder of Sialk Chairs, his philosophy goes beyond creating functional furniture; he strives to tell stories through form.
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The “Mullian” Project: Design Features and Concept
Inspiration: From “Rudaki” to Furniture
The word Mullian comes from the famous poem by Rudaki, the father of Persian poetry:
Bū-yi Jūy-i Mūliyān āyad hami
Yād-i yār-i mehrabān āyad hami
(The fragrance of the stream of Mullian comes to me,
The memory of my kind friend returns to me.)
• This poem symbolizes nostalgia, longing, and the life-giving flow of water.
• By naming his work Mullian, Hamid Pakseresht connects modern design with deep cultural and poetic roots, turning the furniture into a cultural ambassador.
Design Characteristics
• A 7-meter-long seating structure, ideal for luxury hotels and public spaces.
• The elongated form recalls the continuous flow of a stream, just like Jūy-e Mollian in Rudaki’s poem.
• Crafted with premium materials and refined craftsmanship, balancing artistic beauty and functional durability.
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Awards and Recognition
• Gold Medal at an international Italian design competition (Furniture Category).
• His later project Koron, inspired by the Persian musical instrument Tar, also won at the A’ Design Award in Como, Italy — proving his consistency in bridging Iranian identity with global standards.
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The Cultural Significance of “Mullian”
1. Literary Heritage: By choosing a name rooted in Rudaki’s timeless poetry, Mullian transcends design and becomes a poetic object.
2. Symbol of Flow and Belonging: The bench itself mimics the idea of a flowing river, symbolizing continuity and connection.
3. Iranian Identity in Global Design: The project shows how Persian cultural elements can stand proudly on the global design stage.
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Why “Mullian” Inspires Designers
• It is proof that heritage and innovation can coexist.
• It shows how design can evoke emotions, memories, and national identity.
• For young designers, Mullian is a benchmark: success comes not from copying trends, but from telling unique cultural stories through design.
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Official Links
• 📸 Instagram: @hamid.pack
• 📰 adesignaward
