DESIGN NAME: Click Light
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Interactive Lighting
INSPIRATION: In this product we have been inspired by the mechanism of the light switch. After the re-interpretation of this simple interaction, making it more meaningful, new behaviors have arisen. Usually, the designer enjoys the fun from creating a piece and from testing different variations. With the new Click Light switch mechanism, the creative process shifts to the user, and people who see it for the first time immediately want to take part.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Click Light brings into the interior lighting design a unique element of personalization and interaction. You can connect a number of Click Light units and let the lighting ropes stretch, flow, drop, tie and twist between the metal surfaces in endless organic shapes and combinations, making each interior space unique and dynamic.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The shelf unit is constructed from two metal surfaces through which low voltage electricity is running. Along with the shelf come LED embedded Nylon woven ropes, with magnetic ends that conveniently snap with a click to the metallic surfaces. When they do, an electric circuit is being closed and the rope light up, turning a flat, unassuming storage area into a piece that’s in a way collaboration between the designers and the costumer.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The product will be relaunched in collaboration with Aqua Creations in May 2019.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Oak wood, black coated metal, brass, nylon rope, LED strip (color temperature 3000K), neodymium magnets.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Each shelf unit: Width 760 mm x Depth 170 mm x Height 135 mm
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Ropes length: 700, 1000 & 1300 mm
TAGS: interactive light fixture, multi functional design, magnetic lamp, design improvisation, rope lamp
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: One of our favorite challenges is redefining the light switch so that it becomes a part of the phase that the fixture suggests. For example, we used the contraption of a rat trap to enhance the interaction with the light switch. This limited interactive light fixture opened the door for more dynamic light fixtures to follow. The Click offers a direct interaction- a direct contact and feel between the user and the product. This makes the experience and the personal connection much stronger.
CHALLENGE: After Click Light was launched in the recent Wanted Design exhibition we understood that we have to find a creative industrial lighting company for mass production of the Click Light collection. Aqua Creations fits our vision of a creative industrial lighting company with a binding principle that goes beyond functionality. The result has been an outstanding cooperation. Aqua’s professional team has helped to fine-tune the product which is now precise with attention to all details.
ADDED DATE: 2018-05-20 14:59:56
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Adi Azar and Yotam Shifroni
IMAGE CREDITS: All photos and videos been photographed by Uri Grun and edited by StudioKnob, 2018
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Patent pending. Patent No. CLK-PP-1805-US1 | Holder: Yotam Shifrony, 2018
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