Element
Lamp for Jae Choi
Drawing inspiration from laboratory equipment, Element blends functionality with a refined design aesthetic. It features an intuitive height adjustment, accessible through a simple twist of a knob, alongside a swivel shade for tailored lighting angles. This piece introduces a touch of industrial look to any setting, ensuring ease of use in professional and personal environments. As a blend of practicality and style, it’s crafted to fit into a variety of spaces, making it a versatile addition to diverse environments.
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Unique Properties
Drawing inspiration from laboratory tools, the Element lamp merges functionality with an industrial aesthetic. The design allows users to easily adjust its position through a simple knob twist, enabling height control. Additionally, the lamp shade's swivel feature enables angle adjustment, introducing practicality into any setting and ensuring ease of use in both professional and personal spaces.
Tags
element, clamp, lamp, light, lighting, interior, industrial design
Production Technology
The lamp combines steel components shaped by wire forming, laser-cutting, and metal spinning, with a powder-coated finish for durability. Through iterative testing of prototypes, the final design was refined for both form and function, showcasing the seamless integration of manufacturing techniques.
Design Challenge
The creative challenge in developing the Element lamp involved precise wire forming and laser-cutting alignment. Through closely collaborating with the manufacturing team and iterative testing, we managed to refine the techniques and overcome these obstacles. This process not only allowed us to achieve the lamp's intended form but also enriched the understanding of production technologies.
Project Duration
The project started in March 2022 in Providence, Rhode Island and concluded in February 2023.
Operation Flow
The interaction with the Element lamp is designed for simplicity. By incorporating a knob for height adjustments and a swivel feature for angle modifications, users can customize lighting to their needs easily.
Research
The research behind the Element lamp explored integrating laboratory equipment functionality into lighting design. The methodology involved iterative design processes and various manufacturing techniques. Prototypes ranged from low to high fidelity for thorough testing. Insights from these experiments led to the final design, focusing on efficiency and ease of use. This project demonstrates how design-inspired research can transform into real-life applications.
Inspiration
The inspiration for the lamp stems from the practicality and simplicity of laboratory equipment such as stands, clamps, and holders. It deeply influences its form, mechanism, and the entire manufacturing process to create a functional and efficient lighting solution.
Image Credits
Image #1: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022. Image #2: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022. Image #3: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022. Image #4: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022. Image #5: Photographer Mark Johnston, 2022.
Project Overview
Element Lamp has been a Iron winner in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design award category in the year 2023 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Jae Choi was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2024, a testament to excellence of their work Element Lamp.
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