Magpie

Table Lamp for Shanghai Art and Design Academy

The table lamp has three forms. The first form is the folded magpie homing, the light source is small and mild, does not hurt the eyes, and is also the most space-saving form. It is suitable for small night lights at the head of the bed in the bedroom. The second form is a vertical head stop as if looking around to take off, which can illuminate a larger area of space and is suitable for office space; The third form is the take-off spread wings and fly high, which is high and energetic.

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Unique Properties

The table lamp has three forms. The first form is the folded magpie homing. the light source is small and mild, does not hurt the eyes, and is also the most space-saving form. It is suitable for small night lights at the head of the bed in the bedroom; The second form is a vertical head stop as if looking around to take off, which can illuminate a larger area of space and is suitable for office space; The third form is the take-off spread wings and fly high, which is high and energetic.

Tags

Intelligent，Light, Magpie, Interactive, Bionic

Production Technology

It is manufactured by model printing technology.

Design Challenge

1）Modeling of morphological structure. It is difficult to find a smooth and beautiful curve and beautiful proportion. It is also one of the difficulties to show three different forms, especially the gap bite tightness during wing spreading. 2）Form display problem. There are three different forms of“Magpie Lamp". How to make the three forms change smoothly without affecting the lighting is a big problem. 3）Integrated circuit problem, circuit series problem. There are three forms of " Magpie Lamp". Under different forms, the circuit direction is also different, but there is only one switch. How to make the perfect splicing of internal circuits has become the biggest challenge of the project.

Project Duration

The project was started in July 2021 and completed in Shanghai, China in January 2022.

Operation Flow

It has a cylindrical body with a contact button at the bottom. Touching it can automatically switch the fuselage to another form. When you press this contact for the first time, the magpie lamp turns on in the first retracted state; When the contact is pressed for the second time, the magpie lamp automatically switches to the second vertical state, and the light becomes brighter; When you press the contact for the third time, the magpie lamp automatically spreads its wings and raises its head to spread its wings. Such dynamic modeling makes the desk lamp more scientific and technological, and can illuminate a larger area of space. Whether it is office lighting, study lighting or bedroom lighting, it has a good effect. There is a battery inside the fuselage for continuous lighting. It is made of metal and painted in gold. It is hard and luxurious. The lampshade is made of translucent transparent material, which will not cause discomfort due to direct injury to the eyes. This product is a product that meets the needs of a variety of people, both practical and ornamental.

Research

Magpies blend beautifully with nature. The purpose of this lamp is to show this beauty. The research purpose of this product is to study how to commercialize and materialize Magpies in nature.

Inspiration

As a symbol of happiness, magpie implies hope and happiness. Spread its wings with a positive attitude and full of vitality and passion. The combination of magpie and spreading wings not only has beautiful moral, but also does not lack life vitality. The simple form, placed in the living room, bedroom or various scenes, has no sense of conflict.When users see it, they will feel positive energy when using it.

Image Credits

Shanghai Art and Design Academy

Project Overview

Magpie Table Lamp has been a Silver winner in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design award category in the year 2021 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Silver Recognition

Sha Yang was recognized with the coveted Silver A' Design Award in 2022, a testament to excellence of their work Magpie Table Lamp.

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