Iron Lighting Products and Fixtures Design · 2023
Lamps Collection Concept Design
- A' Design Award 2023 Iron Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
- Awarded April 15, 2023
- CLIENT: Palanzone Studio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 21,059
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About Lamps Collection Concept Design
This personal collection of lamps presents an innovative proposal in relation to the conception of lighting objects, which in addition to fulfilling their primary purpose also have a strong sculptural charge that gives them an artistic function and makes them unique. The floor lamp is influenced by kinetic art, so through its articulated and flexible structure the user can direct the light at will. The nightstand lamp resembles a bitten apple in shape, playing here with the metaphor of light as a source of creativity so that the user can feel inspired to use it as a study and reading lamp.
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- Unique Properties
- This personal collection of lamps presents an innovative proposal in relation to the conception of lighting objects, which in addition to fulfilling their primary purpose also have a strong sculptural charge that gives them an artistic function and makes them unique.
The floor lamp is influenced by kinetic art, so through its articulated and flexible structure the user can direct the light at will.
The nightstand lamp resembles a bitten apple in shape, playing here with the metaphor of light as a source of creativity so that the user can feel inspired to use it as a study and reading lamp.
The characteristic feature of this collection is the sensuality of the "stretching" of its curved shapes, either concave or convex, generating tensions that give dynamism and innovative value to the pieces.
Regarding materiality, a sensitive proposal has been sought from the use of translucent materials that let light pass through in a diffuse way, which gives the collection a more veiled and mysterious atmosphere. - Dimensions & Packaging
- Floor Lamp: 120 cm hight by 35 cm wide and 25 cm
Lamp for nightstand: 21 cm hight by 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep - Tags
- design,lampsdesign,lampdesigner,artdirection,art,design,interiordesigner,lampdesign,contemporarylampcollection,conceptdesign
- Production Technology
- 3d printing in flexible material
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging factor for this project is to find the right balance between conceptual ideas and technical realization possibilities.
We have always tried to keep as much as possible the strength of the forms of the conceptual design and to bring it to the physical plane as faithfully as possible.
What was always a priority was to maintain the minimalist, sophisticated and elegant essence of this collection of contemporary lamps. - Project Duration
- This project has been exhibited from August to December 2022 in different fairs, art and design spaces in Buenos Aires.
- Operation Flow
- These lamps are designed to be used in an intuitive way, since they have tactile devices that according to the type of pressure exerted by the user can regulate the intensity and directionality of the light.
- Research
- The research has been very active in evaluating the type of products currently on the market and in finding out a lot about the technical possibilities offered by new technologies and trends in the field of design, such as 3D printing and LED lighting.
It has also made an analysis of the needs of users who are looking for user-friendly products, intuitive to use and with beautiful shapes.
We have also taken into account the impact that these products have on the environment, that's why we have chosen LED lighting in terms of lower energy consumption and therefore less environmental impact.
The material for the 3D printing is recycled to be consistent with this ecological idea.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) - Inspiration
- My inspiration has to do with contemporary abstract sculptures by artists such as Jean Arp and Ernesto Neto.
I am also very inspired by western art, especially Japanese design and its cult of the imperfection of forms to give warmth to the environment. - Image Credits
- arielpalanzone.studio ®
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Design Interview about Lamps Collection Concept Design
The main concept of this product line is "movement", for this reason this collection is called "Fluida". The idea is that these luminaires also provide, in addition to a functional value, a sculptural value in the environment where they will be used.
These products are inspired by the kinetic art of the early mid-20th century.
These products are inspired by the kinetic art of the early mid-20th century.
The main focus was based on formal experimentation and materials to ensure that the collection has its own imprint and identity.
I wanted to make these objects functional and visually dynamic at the same time.
I wanted to make these objects functional and visually dynamic at the same time.
I hope to continue advancing with the improvement of the prototypes, expose them and find the right people who want to manufacture them at an industrial level.
I couldn't tell you an exact time but I think it has taken about a year to plan the complete collection.
I have decided to design it on my own, without the request of any client, just to show the world my skills as a product designer.
I am producing it on my own in small runs, as unique pieces, but I am interested in the idea of producing it at an industrial level and I am open to chatting with a company to make it happen.
What motivated me to design this collection was my desire to experiment in a world as interesting as lighting design.
Lately I have been very influenced by the works of Italian designers like Gaetano Pesce and Aldo Rossi.
I think that the target customer for my design is anyone who is sensitive to art and open to modernity and minimalism in design.
I think that what makes it new is its mobile structure and its sculptural and kinetic spirit.
The name Fluida comes from the Spanish language, and means Fluidity.
The first tool is a pencil and paper to make the sketches, then I pass those drawings to the computer to model it, and then I have used 3d printing to materialize the products.
The proposal to use flexible materials.
Colleagues industrial designers and companies dedicated to printing have collaborated with me.
Technology fulfills a fundamental factor because it opens the spectrum of technical and formal possibilities.
The investigation has been more than anything at a technical and material level.
The main challenge is to ensure that the design, once materialized, is as faithful as possible to what was proposed in the project stage.
I think this prestigious contest is a great showcase to show my designs to the world.
I have learned many things mainly in the field of led lighting and new techniques and materials in 3d printing.
Another important theme in this collection is environmental awareness, and we tried to reduce the environmental impact as much as possible, that's why we have implemented low energy consumption LED technology together with recycled materials.
Grand Interview about Lamps Collection Concept Design
I always try to find inspiration both in works of art and in everyday situations. In terms of art, I admire many kinetic artists from the Op art movement, such as Victor Vasarely. I also remember an inspiring everyday situation when I was in a grocery store and watching the bags stretch in different and interesting ways as different products were put inside.
Thank you very much for your insights!The apple has always been a source of inspiration for me because of its symbolic meaning, from its connection with Newton and creativity, to its biblical connotations associated with desire or fertility
It has had a decisive influence, since the first thing I do is analyze through pencil sketches how the flat form looks, and based on that morphological analysis I then transcribe it to the three-dimensional plane.
It emerged after doing an exhaustive search and investigation on the different types of lighting fixtures that are on the market, and realizing that those that were most interesting to me were those whose light was diffuse, since that generated a more interesting and mysterious atmosphere in the environment.
I am a great admirer of Japanese culture and its philosophical concepts applied to both life and design, both with its strong connection to nature, emptiness and acceptance of the imperfection of materials as well as the purity and simplicity of its forms.
This also emerges from research into where the lighting sector is heading today. There is a very strong connection between lighting and people's emotions, which is why the user being able to adjust the light and decide what intensity or temperature is most appropriate for them depending on the time of day or their own mood makes the product not only meet the user's usage needs but also their emotional needs.
In order to successfully complete the product development process, countless feedback processes arise between collaborations from different areas, such as industrial designers or engineers specializing in new technologies and materials, seeking to optimize these resources in relation to production times and costs, so that the sale price of the product does not rise too much and that the spirit and values of the product are also reflected as faithfully as possible in the transition from the digital to the physical plane.
This is a key point since as designers we must be aware of the impact we cause in the short, medium and long term on our planet if we make decisions that are not aligned with ecological awareness.
Participation and winning this competition have had a very positive impact on my career, as it has generated many positive repercussions from colleagues, users and companies linked to lighting, which gives me greater self-confidence and helps my work to reach a wider audience.
In this case I was experimenting with some old elastic stockings and analyzing how they stretched as I put objects inside them. Another event that influenced me was going to the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro and finding there a sculpture by Ernesto Neto made of an elastic fabric stretched between two bricks.