Designed as lighting features for the kitchen. The knife light creates different effects depending on how many knives are in the unit. The weight of each knife allows the unit to rock back if in and to rock forth if removed thus creating different intensities of light from the under side.
Designer: Vincent Hudson
When did bamboo get so popular? It seems everyone has a lucky bamboo plant now. The Bamboo Light System is shaped like the fast growing grass but inserts a bit of utility too. The entire system is comprised of interlocking segments you can customize, kinda like a giant erector set. Build floor lamps, ceiling lamps, pendents, and sconces.
Designer: Pablo Reinoso [ Manufacturer: Yamagiwa ]
Luis Eslava has revisited the functions of both bulb and lampshade, merging the two elements together into this new design. In Bulb Shade Luis has used the bulb literally as the shade. Made of Pyrex and sandblasted the bulbshade protects and controls the light element introducing a minimal but flexible product – you can hang them or stand them on surface.
Designer: Luis Eslava
Who says all lampshades have to be made from paper or fabric? Part of modern design is to repurpose other materials that may not traditionally fit the mold. Such is the case with Lumique, a crystal lampshade that reflects enough light because of its fantastic refractions.
Designer: Stefano Bottino
Bucky’s objective was to construct a sustainable household item from found materials. The cages are constructed of 102 tubes that formerly housed 102 glow sticks, nearly 100 wire hangers, telephone wire and electrical tape. The lighting is compromised of approx 30′ of lamp wire and standard light fixtures.
Designer: Gabriel Prero
Steam is the name Rikke Hagen has given to her futuristic table lamp, which communicates power in plenty. In the award-winning designer’s own words: ”The keywords with this new lamp have been to capture power and energy in their basic forms. Because the very essence of light is energy. I drew lots of lines, which I ended up by simplifying – until only simplicity is left.
Designer: Rikke Hagen [ Manufacturer: Holmegaard ]
I’m sure you’ve seen those touch sensitive lamps but this one takes it a step further. Equipped with a small sensor, this lamp turns on when flipped upside down. It’s also”green”, with an advance LED bulb and no mercury in any of the metallic components. Sure it looks unorthodox but I’m sure the designer intended this upside down lamp for “upside down” type people.
Designer: Sylvie van de Loo
To prepare for a natural disaster, you need to be equipped. Maximize your survival rate by inundating any and everything that could possibly be used for food, water, and light. In regard to the latter, boozehounds will rejoice to hear that having multiple bottles of “drank” may indeed save them.
Designer: Won-Gye Na
Three weeks ago we published the Marrakesh Lighting by Mindspring, they sent us more images as they prepare for the upcoming trade show Maison et Objet that will take place soon. As the name suggests, the Marrakesh is inspired by ancient design concepts. Its inspiration derives from Chinese lattice works, and the Middle Eastern concept of Aniconism, the basis of much of Islamic art.
Designer: Mindspring
This very simple modern lamp called the Fiat Lux has a built-in slot to hold magazines and books. It would make a great side table lamp for those of us that like to read before going to bed. On front of the shade, the words “Fiat Lux” are cut out which means “let there be light”. Learn something new everyday don’t cha?
Designer: Cate Hogdahl & Nelson Ruiz-Acal
The Guide Dog is a lamp that shows you the light, literally. When you enter a dark room, just whistle and fido will light up. This concept attempts to bring a more humane approach to technology, creating a natural interaction between the user and the product.
Designer: Nicolas Gonzalez Garrido
Picking fruit from a tree could be a metaphor for recharging and reusing. This hollow steel tree is exactly that. It charges three pear-shaped lights that can be picked off for use. They’ll stay illuminated for an hour and when you’re out of “juice”, just put them back on the tree.
Designer: Nick Foley
The Bright Idea light is a USB powered mood or work light made of soft silicon and plastic. It has a bit of humor in it since we all know how working thru long hours straight into the the night can be frustrating. Next time, plug in the Bright Idea light and “bing”, maybe you’ll get an idea. Cartoons huh?
Designer: Graham Alexander Bayne
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