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Silver Lighting Products and Fixtures Design · 2026

X Modular Lamp Illumination

by Feng Shixiao

A' Design Award 2026 Silver Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Awarded April 15, 2026
CLIENT: ZUI Lighting
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About X Modular Lamp Illumination

X Modular Lamp is a reconfigurable lighting system for residential and commercial spaces. The design is centered on an X-hinge mechanism with two rotating X-shaped frames. Users adjust the frames by hand to change the light direction and the sculptural form. The lamp can be combined with other modules, hung from a ceiling or placed on a surface. Each module folds flat for compact transport and storage. The structure is made of aluminum alloy, and the diffuser is made of acrylic. Magnetic connectors allow assembly without tools.

Shixiao Feng's X Modular Lamp Illumination represents a distinguished contribution to contemporary lighting design, demonstrating sophisticated engagement with the intersection of structural engineering and atmospheric transformation through light. The work positions itself within a lineage of modernist design philosophy that privileges material honesty, geometric clarity, and functional elegance, suggesting affinities with Scandinavian and Japanese design traditions that celebrate restraint and purposeful form. The designer appears to have resolved the perennial challenge of balancing industrial precision with domestic warmth through careful calibration of material and luminosity: brushed aluminum provides structural integrity and visual coolness while the warm diffused emission from twin cylindrical tubes introduces the quality of intimate illumination essential to habitable environments. Compositionally, the intersecting X-frames create a stable yet dynamic armature that elevates the light sources while establishing compelling negative space relationships between solid and void. The modular designation suggests configurational flexibility, inviting users to participate in the definition of their lighting environment through arrangement possibilities. Technical accomplishment manifests in the precision of joinery where structural members intersect, the consistency of the brushed finish treatment across all aluminum surfaces, and the even diffusion of light through the frosted tube enclosures that eliminates harsh direct glare while maximizing useful illumination. The work engages themes of domesticity, sanctuary, and the human need for warmth within technologically mediated environments. One might consider how the tension between cool metallic structure and warm light emission mirrors broader questions about harmony between industrial capability and human comfort in contemporary dwelling spaces.

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Unique Properties: Centered around a patented X-hinge mechanism, this reconfigurable lighting system features two rotating X-shaped frames that users can manually adjust for both directional lighting and sculptural expression. It supports diverse configurations—from combined installations to ceiling-hung or surface placement—and fully collapses into a flat-pack state. This enables efficient, sustainable transport and storage, making it adaptable across various residential and commercial spaces.
Dimensions & Packaging: Product Dimensions (Single Base Module):
Deployed/Placed Form: 368 mm (L) x 200 mm (W) x 200 mm (H)
Flat-Packed Form: 570 mm (L) x 270 mm (W) x 28 mm (H)

Primary Materials:
Structural Frame: Aluminum Alloy (Surface Finish: Anodized or Powder Coated)
Lamp Shade/Diffuser: Acrylic

Electrical & Optical Specifications:
Light Source: LED
Power: 12W (per module)
Color Temperature: 3000K (Warm White)
Luminous Flux: Approx. 1100 lm (per module)
Input Voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Connection: Magnetic quick-connect electrical connectors.

Other Technical Details:
Rotational Axis Damping Torque: 0.4 - 0.6 N·m (provides stable positioning at any angle)
Packaging: 100% recyclable corrugated cardboard, designed flat to optimize logistics volume.
Tags: Modular Lighting, Transformable Design, X-Shaped Hinge, Flat-Pack, User Interaction, Angle Adjustment, Sustainable Design, Multi-Scenario Application, Metal Structure, Damped Rotation
Production Technology: The production of the X Modular Lamp relies on precision metalworking and assembly techniques. The main structure is formed from aluminum alloy profiles using CNC machining to ensure the accuracy and strength of the X-shaped frames. The core rotating damping hinge is achieved through high-precision die-casting and a custom spring system, enabling smooth and stable angle adjustment. The surface finish employs environmentally friendly anodizing or electrostatic powder coating processes, balancing durability with texture. Electrical connections between components utilize concealed magnetic contacts and standardized cables, allowing for safe and quick tool-free assembly. The overall design adheres to DFA (Design for Assembly) principles, enabling complex functionality to be realized through a streamlined and efficient industrial process.
Design Challenge: The most challenging aspect was translating the complex mechanical concept of a "dynamic light-shadow device" into a reliable, cost-effective, and mass-producible product. This required balancing aesthetic minimalism, a smooth manual rotation feel, and structural durability. We overcame this through extensive prototyping, ultimately developing a composite central axle with precision springs and custom grease. Externally, stringent cost and manufacturing constraints for the high-precision hinge were addressed by collaborating closely with suppliers to optimize mold design and assembly processes, achieving the desired performance with standardized components.
Project Duration: The project was initiated and completed in 2024, and was exhibited at the Guangzhou Design Exhibition in 2025.
Operation Flow: The user manually rotates the two intersecting "X" frames to freely adjust the light angle and transform the lamp's configuration.
Research: Our applied design research, combining user observation and prototype testing with designers and end-users, revealed a core need for lighting that adapts to multiple scenarios and simplifies logistics. These insights directly led to the X Lamp's defining features: its transformable X-hinge for flexible use and its flat-pack design for efficient shipping and storage.
Inspiration: The X Modular Lamp is inspired by the folding mechanism of the traditional Chinese "Mazha" stool. Its core X-hinge structure allows the two light frames to rotate and adjust freely, enabling dynamic lighting control while remaining fully collapsible for flat-pack transport.
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #2: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #3: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #4: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Image #5: Photographer (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.

Video Credits: Production (Zui Lighting Team), 2026.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Feng Shixiao