Take a Pill Floor Lamp by Nora Voon

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DESIGN DETAILS

DESIGN NAME:
Take a Pill

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Floor Lamp

INSPIRATION:
In a world where we are all on some form of pharmaceuticals, take a pill collection is an homage to our current society and the role pharmaceutical companies play. Get a daily dose of our favourite prescription floor lamp because ambience is just what the doctor ordered. This is prescription for the soul. Available in four different colour combinations these accents will add a welcoming mood and vibe to any space without sacrificing your playful style. Hand crafted and blown in Murano, Venice by Wonderglass. In addition to referencing the societal influences, this floor lamp is also a celebration of artisan craftsmanship that is slowly dying in our society. The brass rings around the pill were inspired from a bracelet.

UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Hand blown in traditional Venetian glassblowing technique in Murano, this collection is to celebrate old world techniques with new world thinking. The form is simple, a giant pill blown in two halves with different colour variations joined by an LED system which allows the glass to emit a warm glow without seeing too much mechanism. The idea is to fuse new technology in lighting system and combine it with this very old world technique of blowing glass to create an art installation but also functional.

OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION:
It is a floor lamp with a switch on the cable. The giant pill can be rotated to adjust the angle to where you want to angle to point. The bulb is LED.

PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION:
The research and development of the pill started in March 2019 in Canada however, due to Coronavirus the project got delayed until May 2021. We then worked with Wonderglass on the project in Oct 2021. Currently looking into the production of this prototype in Murano, Venice. We are planning to exhibit this in the Salone Del Mobile in June 2022

FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY:
Lighting Products and Fixtures Design

PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY:
We worked with Wonderglass to produce this floor lamp. The specific technical detail for the lighting part is developed by Wonderglass which consists of an led bracelet or ring around the centre of the glass pill and is secured by interlocking rings to lock the glass together. The stand (giant tweezer) is made in stainless steel in polished brass finish with engraving that says - 'I used to care but I take a pill for that now.' The base is made of marble which houses the tweezer stand, lighting components and cable with a groove at the bottom to allow the cable to come through. Handblown by artisans in Murano, Venice. Materials: Glass, stainless steel and marble.

SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES:
Dimensions 600mm x 250mm x 1525mm

TAGS:
lighting, floor lamp, blown glass, glass lighting, Pill, pill light, Take a pill collection, lighting design, Noda Designs

RESEARCH ABSTRACT:
We started the project by researching technical details of the lighting components and how to operate the pill. For example, we started with one blown glass for the pill however we quickly realized we need to make the pill in two halves so the bulb can be changed. At this stage in the development, we started off with dual bulbs on a vertical where the middle section will house all the electrical components, however, we see that this design is not clean or minimal to give the glowing effect of a pill. We then worked with Wonderglass to develop something which gives a cleaner look and decided to use led ring at the joint section of the two halves to make it aesthetically more pleasing. The result is a much cleaner look and doesn't interfere with the overlook of the floor lamp.

CHALLENGE:
The hardest challenge for this design is coming up with a lighting component that is very clean and minimal without exposing the parts since it is made of glass the challenge is hiding all of that. In the end we came up with an LED ring which is very clean and gives off very even distribution of light.

ADDED DATE:
2021-09-27 22:56:35

TEAM MEMBERS (3) :
Designer Nora Voon , Production Wonderglass and Render and Specification document Ceren Kaptan

IMAGE CREDITS:
Image #1: Render by Ceren Kaptan
Image #2: Render by Ceren Kaptan
Image #3: Render by Ceren Kaptan
Image #4: Render by Ceren Kaptan

Visit the following page to learn more: https://nodadesigns.com/

CLIENT/STUDIO/BRAND DETAILS

NAME:
Nora Voon

PROFILE:
At NODA, play is one of the favourite four-letter words. Play makes the mundane better. Play makes the ordinary interesting. Really, shouldn't all of life's most treasured goodies be more about ironic fun? At NODA, play is pleasure. Design is their passion. The world is their inspiration. Noda creates and curates interiors, objects and art that are uninhibited, mischievous and beautiful. While they’re based in Toronto, their work span across the globe. They are deeply inspired by travels and collect their goodies as they go. From interior design, bespoke builds and furniture and even multi-sensory experiences, they effortlessly flow between residential and commercial spaces. Their team has the talent to translate ideas into beautiful and functional environments. As designers, they naturally curate objects for clients, as well as design bespoke furniture and now having their own collection of furniture, lighting and decor furnishings. It’s all about the little touches that add that signature Noda wink.

AWARD DETAILS
	Take a Pill Floor Lamp by Nora Voon is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2021 - 2022. · Read the interview with designer Nora Voon for design Take a Pill here. · Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Nora Voon. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Nora Voon.