This project was aimed at up cycling instead of recycling. Recycling is good for the environment, as we can re-use materials and make them into other materials and use them again. Up cycling refers to using materials that would normally be recycled, into objects of a similar use or greater value, such as a light.
My light encompasses this objective, it is made out of nearly 100percent discarded JCDecaux poster material, and uses a very small amount per 150 x 150 mm sheet. This means that multiple lights can be made out of just one sheet.
The only other materials used apart from the JCDeaux poster material was the light bulb, holder, and electrical cord (which one would use for any light).
The light was originally inspired by an Aboriginal style pattern, which is where the perforated holes come from in the design. When this was practiced on paper, a light bulb seemed the illuminate the holes well, so the idea was continued. The shape was originally a simple cylindrical shape, however for the sake of this assignment, it was challenged into a more creative an alternate shape which I think still conveys a theme of originality.
The light was also intended to be hanging at first, the 3D effect of the holes seemed to match with the idea of hanging. However after changing the design multiple times, it was decided that the light would become a 'wall light', which I think encompasses it's design very well. The main reason for the change in light position was to do with the problem of how to connect the light bulb to the light using minimal materials. A wall lights allows minimal materials and the most innovative solution.
The light can be easily assembled at easily flatpacked, as seen in the visual cutting diagram. There are instruction photos on how to connect the light together, it is very simple and straight forward.
I believe that this light could be used in a sophisticated elegant way, its leaf like structure adds elements of simplicity, naturality, and sophistication all in one. The light illuminates both through the perforated holes and through the top and bottom of the light, allowing the perfect balance of light.
Really love your light, i can the intricicy of the holes is really beautifal, and the shape is really fluid and really brings it all together, a really interesting exploration of a wall lamp. There is a vertical gradient of the light which is really beautifal and creates a real mood. Mayby a pattern created by the holes would of been cool to emphasise the shape and mayby the colour bit at the top left out but
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I really like the simplicity of your design, i think you have used the material quite nicely, especially the colour of it. I felt as though you could have created another layer on the outside to help create more shadows that would have more of an impact.
ReplyDeleteI love the natural flowing shape of your light. You have explored the properties of the material well. The use of the holes really emphasises the gradient effect. You could try exploring different scales and sizes but a great effect overall.
ReplyDeleteCharlie you light looks amazing! I really like the shape and the light and the detail. It produces a really nice light on the wall and the shape is very subtle to look at. The only suggestion i can think of would be to make the shape a little fatter around the middle and skinny at the top and bottom
ReplyDeleteI like the holes and the resulting texture they have created. The way the light radiates from them gives it another dimension. The curved down cylindrical shape add another dimension to the light too, giving it a natural flow. The shadow on the wall is good too.
ReplyDeletewould truelly have to be one of the unique designs presented, simple, yet with the holes as a touch of sophistication, i like this design and i feel the lighting effect it would have on its surroundings would be truelly amazing. the only thing to take into consideration would be how we make those holes mass manufactured
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