DesignIt Oslo awarded me with the price for Material Exploration and Aesthetic Experience
The jury s, Fredrik Just, said:
'The winning project demonstrates a deep understanding of the intrinsic power of materiality, showcasing a creative approach that combines functionality with aesthetics.
We were impressed by the cohesive yet distinct exploration of these aesthetics through both physical and intangible materials, and how they employed a wide range of techniques in their models, highlighting their versatility and skill.
The student's ability to envision and utilize a framework to explore the qualities of emotional durability is a testament to their talent and dedication to their craft'
Phase 3
Based on insights gained from the 9 lamps, the next phase involves designing one final lamp. A lamp that integrates both technical and emotional durability. (read Illuminating Emotional durability 1/2 first)
Insights
The emphasis for the final lamp is listed underneath, which were identified as the most desired features based on the user feedback.
1. Lamp has to be mechanically interactive
2. A simple design that fits everywhere
3. Changing appearance for continuous visual stimulation
Northern
The final lamp embodies a sustainable lighting concept tailored for Northern, a Norwegian company known for its expertise in lighting design. This lamp aims to showcase how durability can be integrated for real clients. Leveraging Northern’s experience will speed up the design process, their brand identity helps scope the project.
Process final lamp
- Thumbnail brainstorming
- Concept exploration : SCAMPER & Morphological chart
- Solid Works alongside prototyping
- Make the final model
- Photos final model
- Renders & CMF & BOM & Exploded view
- USP’s
Thumbnail sketches
Morphological chard
SCAMPER Method
Solid Works - shape development
Prototyping base and "neck" proportions
Unique Selling Points
Skogsmåne manifests playfulness through its effortless interaction and captivating simplicity, Its dynamic appearance, evolving with different perspectives and light intensities, offers a visually stimulating experience. Its floating base effect is achieved using negative space, while a single-arm structure enhances the minimalist aesthetic in harmony with Northern's brand identity.
Technical Durability
Though not ideal for flat packaging, all parts are detachable, reducing transport volume. The lamp's four materials (excluding electronics) simplify recycling. The steel shade and glass globe are fully recyclable, with potential for using recycled materials. Disassembly is easy: loosen two nuts, and everything comes apart.
Though not ideal for flat packaging, all parts are detachable, reducing transport volume. The lamp's four materials (excluding electronics) simplify recycling. The steel shade and glass globe are fully recyclable, with potential for using recycled materials. Disassembly is easy: loosen two nuts, and everything comes apart.
No glue (recyclable-friendly)
Standardized parts (improving reparability)
Glass globe rests securely, simplifying bulb changes and recycling.
Materials: Glass and steel are endlessly recyclable; wood is regenerative, with abundant birch trees in Norway.
Standardized parts (improving reparability)
Glass globe rests securely, simplifying bulb changes and recycling.
Materials: Glass and steel are endlessly recyclable; wood is regenerative, with abundant birch trees in Norway.
Sustainability
I advocate for local production in Norway to minimize the carbon footprint. All materials are locally sourced, further aligning with sustainable practices. A wooden base was chosen over marble due to wood’s regenerative properties, reducing environmental impact.
I advocate for local production in Norway to minimize the carbon footprint. All materials are locally sourced, further aligning with sustainable practices. A wooden base was chosen over marble due to wood’s regenerative properties, reducing environmental impact.
Manufacturing
Northern has a rather small production scale, therefore I must avoid using costly molds. Most parts can be made using industrial lathes or CNC machines, and the glass globe can be sourced as a standardized part.
Northern has a rather small production scale, therefore I must avoid using costly molds. Most parts can be made using industrial lathes or CNC machines, and the glass globe can be sourced as a standardized part.
