Project “Illusion Box” is a wooden storage box with a lid, designed as a cube measuring 40 × 40 × 40 cm. Its surface is covered with 36 turned elements derived from three different types of solids of revolution, which interweave to form a strong geometric pattern.

These decorative elements create an optical illusion: at first glance, it is not immediately apparent that the object conceals a relatively large storage space. At the same time, they also serve a functional role, forming both the lid handle and the structural components of the box’s legs.

The project explores the relationship between ornament, structure and utility, combining visual complexity with clearly defined practical qualities. Several variations of the box were developed, each retaining the object’s distinctive character, based on rhythm, volume and optical play.