Lead Recycled Cork LED Lantern by Takanori Urata |
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| DESIGN NAME: Lead PRIMARY FUNCTION: Recycled Cork LED Lantern INSPIRATION: The exhibition was held in Tokyo in the fall of 2022, which is called NEW NORMAL, NEW STANDARD and it presented designs for comfortable preparedness exhibition. In the exhibition, six designers proposed ways to incorporate comfortable preparedness design into our daily lives, so that we can be prepared comfortably and without unnecessary stress, so that we can spend our daily lives peacefully and safely with our loved ones and family. I designed a lantern that is portable and emits a soothing light even in an emergency. The main material I used was cork. Moreover, I chose recycled cork made from cork stoppers of wine bottles consumed at restaurants in Tokyo. Not only the light emitted from the soft and gentle material peculiar to cork, but also we are able to play a part in a recycling-oriented society. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: It is a portable light which is leading to hope. The body is made of a recycled wine cork which is consumed in Tokyo. The light is lit on the surface of the soft cork gives off a warm glow to the place. Rechargeable and compact enough to carry even in times of a disaster. It can be lit about 13 hours. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The lighting is activated by pressing the switch in the center of the top surface of the main unit. In addition, a hook is attached to the top surface. It is also possible to hang it on something for outdoor use. The USB-C connector can be used for charging. The small lamp next to the port lights up red when charging is in progress, and glows blue when charging is complete. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The exhibition, held in Tokyo in the fall of 2022 NEW NORMAL, NEW STANDARD Design for Comfortable Preparation" exhibition held in Tokyo in the fall of 2022. FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Today in Tokyo, a lot of bottle of wine are enjoyed drinking. It is said that about 150 million bottles of wine are consumed in Tokyo each year. It means that Tokyo consumes roughly one-third of Japan's total wine consumption. The activity is called Tokyo Cork Project collects and recycles corks stoppers of wine which are consumed in large quantities along with wine, as a treasure house of recycled resources. In addition to its gentle texture, cork has excellent elasticity and heat retention properties, is nearly impervious to water, and is slightly breathable. Becaus SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Size Diameter 55mm Height 105mm Weight 133g Specifications Machined aluminum Recycled cork LED light Built-in battery lithium-ion battery USB-C port TAGS: Lighting fixtures, portable lighting, LED lighting, compact lighting, gentle light, soothing light, recycled cork, sustainable, sustainability, circular society RESEARCH ABSTRACT: I used to think of cork as a common and uninteresting material. This time, however, I discovered that cork can be a very attractive material by using recycled cork compressed more densely than natural cork wood, precisely shaving and processing it, and shining light on it. We are convinced that we can still make new discoveries by changing our viewpoints on materials. CHALLENGE: Keeping the size as compact as possible was very difficult. Considerable effort was put into the internal design in order to meet the required applications, such as light intensity and lighting time (battery size). In addition, the recycled cork used for the body is a very soft material, so it was very difficult to precisely carve it out. Fortunately, however, we were able to find a factory with advanced processing technology, which enabled us to create the ideal shape. ADDED DATE: 2023-02-08 04:47:02 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Main image is Image #1：Takanori urata (2022) Optional Image #1：Takanori urata (2022) Optional Image #2：Takanori urata (2022) Optional Image #3：Takanori urata (2022) Optional Image #4：Takanori urata (2022) |
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NAME: Takanori Urata Design PROFILE: Takanori Urata majored in Living design at Kuwasawa design school. After he worked for Tokujin Yoshioka Design, Takanori Urata Design Inc. was established in 2010. In 2014, he started sunset climax Inc. for outdoor gears industry. He received some awards in different design competitions. |
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Lead Recycled Cork Led Lantern by Takanori Urata is Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Takanori Urata. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Takanori Urata. |
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