DESIGN NAME: Centre of light
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lamp
INSPIRATION: The base for developing the form of the lamp was a triangle as the symbol of ascension, spirituality, and trust. It is also a dynamic form indicating direction, the course in case of the project, pointing to the center, culmination meal. Today a meal is treated in a pragmatic, laconic manner. We usually eat fast, in a hurry, not paying attention to the product, surrounding space, or accompanying people. Eating food has, to a certain degree, lost its spiritual character.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The centre of light project constitutes an idea of creating a unique atmosphere surrounding the experience of a meal or eating. Light, as an ordering element which adds character and dimension, emphasizing the uniqueness of a meal, constitutes the creator of the space in which we reside. The space acquires and empirical, sensual meaning. Light (as the creator) brings out primarily the depth as well as essence of objects and items which it illuminates.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Light as the creator, brings out primarily the depth as well as essence of objects and items which it illuminates. The lamp has been treated as a symbol of focus, heart of the kitchen, center around which we gather consuming a meal.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in January 2018 and ended in July 2018 in
Szczecin, Poland
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The lamp was made of plywood 3mm thick, the center of the lamp is made of copper cut and laser-matched. The lamp contains an e27 bulb. Braided cable in orange.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: height 700 mm, width 400 mm x 400 mm
TAGS: light, lamp, centre of light, copper,
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The centre of light project constitutes an idea of creating a unique atmosphere surrounding the experience of a meal or eating. Light, as an ordering element which adds character and dimension, emphasizing the uniqueness of a meal, constitutes the creator of the space in which we reside. The space acquires and empirical, sensual meaning.
CHALLENGE: Today a meal is treated in a pragmatic, laconic manner. We usually eat fast, in a hurry, not paying attention to the product, surrounding space, or accompanying people. Eating food has, to a certain degree, lost its spiritual character. The project constitutes an attempt to point the attention at the essence of our life, but also a signal for the user – to slow down and take a deep breath. The light of the lamp focuses on the product – food, creating an almost mystical aura around it (through its form, selected materials, color).
The warm color of the light and materials – somewhere between red and yellow – falling into various tones of orange, stimulates, invigorates, inspires, and introduces a positive mood. It creates a pleasant atmosphere. It is also a color which stimulates the appetite – additionally emphasizing visual, taste, and aroma experiences accompanying a meal. The atmosphere created with the use of light (color), in accordance with the project’s idea, intends to result in that we want to return to that atmosphere – to once more celebrate the meal and be able to calmly look at the space, people, and objects which together create the present.
ADDED DATE: 2019-02-27 19:22:24
TEAM MEMBERS (1) : dr Olga Kiedrowicz - Świtalska
IMAGE CREDITS: Agata Legawiec, 2018
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