DESIGN NAME: Wave
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lamp
INSPIRATION: The idea was to channel the light beam so that thanks to the sinuosity of the components it sways as if inside is hiding a secret source of light.
This lamp is made of plastic wavy rings held together by steel rods. The ring viewed from the side looks like the infinity sign, depicted by the undulating movement that has no beginning and no end.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This lamp is made of plastic wavy rings held together by steel rods. The ring viewed from the side looks like the infinity sign, depicted by the undulating movement that has no beginning and no end. There are different dimensions and versions: floor lamp, table lamp, ceiling lamp. It is also possible to use this decorative element to create big light structures or Chandelier with endless variations.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: The lamp has a visual duality. When lit, the waves that reflect the light create a suggestive chiaroscuro effect givig the lamp a visual perception of depth which changes depending upon the viewing angle. The light beam sways thanks to the wavy rings of the lamp creating evocative shadows.
When switched off, the lamp appears more dense and sculptural.
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in 2016 in Italy and finished in 2018 in China. Wave was exhibited in Hong Kong Lighting fair 2018
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Materials: Aluminium and Plastic
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Size:φ26 cm, H: 59 cm
TAGS: Decorative Lamp, Light Patterns, Plastic Lamp, Waves, Infinity, Shadows, modules, rings, light installations
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The starting point was a combination of emotional encounter with light and a material experiment. The material research focused on the translation of 2D planar geometry in 3 dimensional forms.
Until the final form of Wave was realized, diverse prototypes has been constructed to get the best result. The exact shape of the wavy rings, the distance between them, the colors, the way the rings reflect were researched in many ways to have the best indirect light source.
CHALLENGE: The challenge was to create a lamp made of modules that could itself be a module for endless possibilities light installations. It can be used as a single unit or combined with other types. There's a wide variety of options to create a unique atmosphere. In this way Wave incorporates the user into the design process.
ADDED DATE: 2019-06-24 09:00:00
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IMAGE CREDITS: Mario Mazzer, 2019.
PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Patent No.:ZL201530551991.8
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