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Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru ndi Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Dizayini ya Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru ndi Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie ndi wopambana wotamandika kwambiri pa mphotho yaulemu ya 2025 Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Mpikisano la Mapangidwe a Zowunikira ndi Zipangizo za Kuwala.


ChitsuloZowunikira· 2025

Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru

ndi Menghai Xia, Siyu Zang and Qijun Nie

Kasitomala: Functional Form Flock Allies

Wopambana pa Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award mu Gawo la Zowunikira

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Mitundu

Kapangidwe

Za Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru

Luxblade ndi nyali yanzeru yopangidwa kugwiritsidwa ntchito m'nyumba. Chida chachikulu cha kuwala, chotchedwa "blade," ndi nyali yozungulira ngati silinda yopanda njira yotembenuza yachikhalidwe, yomwe imanyamula ma chip owongolera, batire ndi ma paneli a LED. Blade imatha kuchotsedwa ndipo imatha kunyamulidwa ndi dzanja, kotero kuwala kumakhala chinthu chomwe munthu amatha kukhudza. Mitundu ya pansi ndi ya patebulo iliyonse imapereka magwero atatu a kuwala: kuwala kwakukulu, madome oyambira ndi mphete zowala. Ma touchpad pa blade amasintha njira ya kuwala pogwiritsa ntchito mayendedwe ozungulira, ndipo amasintha kuwala kwake pogwiritsa ntchito mayendedwe ozondoka mwachindunji. Maziko a maginito amadzazanso mphamvu za blade.

Chidziwitso

Za Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award

Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru ndi mmodzi mwa opambana a Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award, kuzindikirika kolemekezeka komwe kumaperekedwa kwa mapangidwe abwino omwe amakwaniritsa zofunika za akatswiri ndi za makampani zomwe zimayembekezeka kuchokera ku zolengedwa zopangidwa bwino. Opambana a Chitsulo amaonetsa luso lalikulu, ukatswiri wapamwamba, kumvetsetsa kwa akatswiri ndi mphamvu yolenga ya opanga awo. Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru akuyembekezeka kukhala cholengedwa choyamikiridwa kwambiri, chosirira ndi chokondedwa chomwe ndi chothandiza ndi chatsopano. Mapangidwe opambana Mphoto ya Chitsulo ya A' Design Award awa amaphatikiza machitidwe abwino kwambiri a makampani ndipo ali ndi makhalidwe a ukadaulo oyenerera olumikizidwa ndi chidziwitso ndi luso. Luxblade Nyali Yanzeru amalemekezedwa chifukwa cha kusamala kwake ndipo anapangidwa kuti apereke kukonza kwa moyo kumene kumathandiza kusandutsa dziko kukhala malo abwino.

Kumbuyo kwa Kapangidwe

Katundu wa Atolankhani

Umboni, mamembala a gulu ndi zambiri zapadera zoperekedwa ndi wopanga.

Makhalidwe Apadera
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.
Miyezo ndi Kuphimba
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
Zizindikiro
Tangible light, interactive lighting, smart home integration, touch sensitive controls, detachable light source, home decor, personalized lighting, LED technology, HomeKit, scifi inspired design
Teknoloji Yopangira
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.
Vuto la Dizayini
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.
Kafukufuku
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.
Chilimbikitso
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.
Nthawi ya Polojekiti
2023.11-present. Savannah,Ga, USA and Beijing,China
Mdondomeko ya Ntchito
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.
Petensi
Patent Pending
Mamembala a Gulu
Designer: Menghai Xia
Designer: Siyu Zang
Designer: Weijing Zhao
Designer: Qijun Nie
Designer: Yuqing Xiao
Mwini Zithunzi
All pictures are works of the team.

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