Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse los ntawm Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Qhov qauv tsim Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse los ntawm Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie yog tus yeej muaj nqis heev ntawm qhov khoom plig 2025 A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Sib Tw Tsim Teeb thiab Khoom Siv Teeb.

HlauTeeb· 2025

Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse

los ntawm Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

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Tus Yeej A' Design Award Hlau hauv Pawg Teeb

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Mus Saib Lub Vev Xaib Saib ntawm A' Design Award Tsab Xov Xwm Daim Phiaj Khoom Plig

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Qhov Tsim

Txog Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse

Luxblade yog ib lub teeb ntse tsim los siv rau hauv tsev. Lub teeb tseem ceeb, hu ua blade, yog ib lub teeb ntev ncig nkoj yam tsis muaj lub cev kaw npua raws li qub, uas muaj cov chips tswj, ib lub roj hluav taws xob thiab cov phaj LED. Lub blade yog qhov yuav tshem tau thiab kwv tau nrog tes, yog li lub teeb ci ua tau ib yam khoom kov tau. Cov qauv rau hauv txaj thiab saum lub rooj muaj peb qhov chaw teeb ci: cov teeb tseem ceeb, cov dome hauv qab thiab cov nplhaib teeb ci. Cov touchpad saum lub blade yog siv rau kho txoj kev teeb ci mus ncig raws li kev ncig voj voog thiab kho qhov ci raws li kev nqug los sis nce nrog tes. Ib lub hauv paus muaj hluav taws xob magnetic yog siv los rov cim hluav taws xob rau lub blade.

Qhov Lees Paub

Txog A' Design Award Hlau

Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. Luxblade Teeb Ci Ntse tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Tom Qab Qhov Tsim

Pob Xov Xwm

Cov credit, cov neeg pab thiab cov ntsiab lus kev txawj ntse muab los ntawm tus tsim.

Yam Tshwj Xeeb: The Luxblade lighting project introduces a cylindrical lightbulb without a traditional screw in mechanism, featuring advanced internal components like control chips, a battery, and LED panels. Inspired by making light tangible, users can grab and interact with the light. Both floor and desktop lamps have three light sources: main lights, foundation domes, and light rings. Touchpads on the blade let users adjust light direction with circular motions and control brightness with vertical swipes.
Qhov Loj & Ntim: Main light unit, the blade: Length 350 mm x Diameter 44 mm
The foundation light dome: Diameter 258mm
Floor lamp height: 1500mm
Desktop lamp height: 1000mm
Cov Ntsiab Lus: Tangible light, interactive lighting, smart home integration, touch sensitive controls, detachable light source, home decor, personalized lighting, LED technology, HomeKit, scifi inspired design
Thev Naus Laus Zis Tsim Khoom: We managed the design and prototyping process in house using CAD and 3D printing. The main light source, "The Blade," is housed in a durable white acrylic shell, while the base and foundation domes are made from anodized aluminum to ensure stability and add the necessary weight. The advanced LED technology is integrated within this structure, and we developed touch-sensitive controls using capacitive touch sensors. The magnetic charging base was also engineered for seamless docking, and the software was built to integrate with Apple HomeKit for smart home compatibility.
Kev Sib Tw Tsim Qauv: The hardest part of designing Luxblade was balancing its sci-fi-inspired aesthetic with practical functionality. Internally, we faced challenges in making light feel tangible while ensuring the product remained user-friendly and not overly futuristic. Externally, we had to address production limitations, such as integrating touch controls and battery technology in a sleek form. Additionally, ensuring compatibility with smart systems like Apple HomeKit while adhering to safety and tech regulations added complexity. Through iterative design and testing, we achieved a functional yet emotionally engaging product.
Kev Tshawb Fawb: Our research for Luxblade blended functionality with a sense of wonder, inspired by tangible light in science fiction. We designed a light users could physically grab and carry. User feedback helped refine aesthetics, usability, and emotional interaction, resulting in a romantic, hands-on experience seamlessly integrated with smart systems like Apple HomeKit, merging science fiction-inspired design with practical, smart technology for everyday use.
Kev Txhawb Siab: The inspiration of this project is the concept of “grabbing” light, transforming it from an intangible element into a physical, interactive experience. The luxblade allows users to hold and carry light, making it feel more personal and portable. By eliminating the traditional screw in mechanism, the design enhances this experience, creating a versatile object that redefines how we interact with light, shifting it from a purely visual element to a tangible, user controlled source.
Lub Sij Hawm Ua Hauj Lwm: 2023.11-present. Savannah,Ga, USA and Beijing,China
Txheej Txheem Ua Hauj Lwm: Luxblade has touch controls for adjusting light direction with circular motions and brightness with vertical swipes. The Blade, the main light source, is detachable for portability, and a guiding light on the magnetic dock activates upon removal. The base light also turns on when The Blade is removed, providing continuous lighting that can be controlled via Apple HomeKit or manually for a customizable and seamless experience.
Cov Patent: Patent Pending
Cov Tswv Cuab Pab: Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Kev Qhuas Duab: All pictures are works of the team.