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The Conequeror Lamp by Kezia Age Receives the A' Design Award in 3D Printed Forms and Products Design

Kezia Age recognized for 3D printed forms and products design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 15, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that The Conequeror Lamp by Kezia Age, designed for Duettones Design Lab, has been granted the A' Design Award in the 3D Printed Forms and Products Design category. The award was conferred within the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The A' Design Award Explained

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.

About The Conequeror Lamp

Crafted with an approach to redefining primitive nature, the Conequeror Lamp draws inspiration from primitive life and the Mbaru Niang, one of Indonesian traditional house. This lamp undergoes a transformative process, merging traditions with 3D printing techniques to show the detail. Its minimalist 3D-printed resin design reflects three intricate patterns of primitive nature, combined with LED technology which offering a palette of 13 vibrant colors to cast the patterns onto surrounding surfaces.

About Kezia Age

Kezia Age, a retail designer and the creative director of Duettones Design Lab, is dedicated to crafting spaces that transcend mere aesthetics, focusing instead on fostering societal impact. With a keen eye for innovative design solutions, Kezia has led numerous projects to success, seamlessly blending functionality with artistic vision. Her approach emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring designs resonate with the experiences of individuals. Kezia brings extensive experience collaborating with brands, primarily in the food and beverage industry. Through her work, she contributes meaningfully to society, championing design as a tool for positive change.

Award Record

This recognition makes Kezia Age a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' 3D Printed Forms and Products Design Award

The A' 3D Printing Design Award is an international 3D printing design competition recognizing good 3D printed works by designers and creators worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to 3D printing designers, industrial design studios, product designers and 3D printing brands from all countries. Typical entries include products designed and realized with latest technologies, 3D printed products, prosthetics, architectural models, jewelry and furniture. The awarded 3D printed designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/3d-printing

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
The Conequeror Lamp
Function
Lamp
Category
3D Printed Forms and Products Design
Discipline
Industrial Design
Industry
Manufacturing and Innovation
Colors
Firebrick, Sienna, Dark Slate Gray, Brown and Light Gray
Images
5
Client
Duettones Design Lab

The Recognition

Laureate
Kezia Age
Country
Indonesia
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#155720

Credits

Image Credits
Kezia Age, 2023

Design Details

Unique Properties
The Conequeror Lamp translates the dark side of primitive culture into a minimalist 3D printing conical shape. It blends parametric design with cutting-edge LED technology to cast a modern poetic glow, offering an emotional experience with the ability to transform into 13 different colours which project three different patterns. This portable masterpiece brings a sense of protection atmosphere wherever it goes, turning any space into a haven of tranquillity.
Inspiration
Crafted to redefine the essence of primitive in a contemporary context, this lamp draws inspiration from primitive life and Mbaru Niang, one of the Indonesian traditional houses. Mbaru Niang is the epitome of architectural structures featuring conical houses constructed from natural materials such as woven rattan, bamboo, and wood. This conical shape is then redefined by a parametric approach which symbolizes primitive nature, encapsulating a synthesis of tradition and contemporary ingenuity.
Research
The research began from prevailing negative association in contemporary society about primitive tribes. The Conequeror Lamp intents to devise innovative design approaches that change this negative perspective, to reach a deeper understanding about the artistic context of primitive arts by making seamless integration of traditional masterpieces within contemporary, technology-driven framework of products. There are three different patterns, including jungle, river, and tree which are translated into a modern design. In the interplay of light and shadow, the purity of the white cones become a transformative force, illuminating the profound essence that resides beneath the surface.
Challenge
Employing a parametric approach in its design, this concept demands meticulous attention to detail, necessitating an elevated level of precision during both the production phase and the iterative exploration of mock-ups to attain the desired outcome.
Realization and Technology
3D Printing, Resin, LED light technology
Operation and Interaction
This portable lamp lets the user customize the colour based on their mood, through remote control or phone application. The light will create interesting projections of parametric patterns surrounding them and can be used indoors and outdoor.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in June 2023 in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and finished in September 2023, and was exhibited in University of Hertfordshire in October 2023.
Specifications
Width 70 mm x Depth 70 mm x Height 140 mm
Keywords
Lamp, Table Lamp, 3D Printing, LED, Resin, Interior Lighting

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